Gio is a Brazilian dance teacher and the person behind DanceWithGio.

For Gio, dance has always been about more than movement. It’s a way to connect with people, express herself, have fun, and create a space where everyone feels confident enough to let go.

Bringing Brazilian energy, music and culture into everything she does, Gio teaches FitDance and fitness classes, and brings dance to events and celebrations. Her classes are energetic, welcoming and, most importantly, fun.

You don’t need to be a professional dancer, have perfect coordination or know what you’re doing when you walk through the door. Gio believes dance should be accessible to everyone — all you need is willingness to move.

Alongside her passion for dance, Gio has built a career in the corporate world. She speaks Portuguese, Italian and English, has studied in Italy and Ireland, and graduated from Bocconi University and University College Dublin. Passionate about both the business world and the arts, Gio has always been drawn to the space where the two meet. That combination of creativity, business and culture is what ultimately led her to build her own dance project — DanceWithGio&Co, now merged into Brazil FitDance — and turn a personal passion into a growing and successful community.

For Gio, dance isn’t about perfection. It’s about feeling good, building confidence, meeting people and leaving the room fully re-energised.