Information and Biography of Danielle

Danielle Gatto comes from a small town in mid-western America. As a child, being influenced by her family in the performing arts, she took an interest in music. She began to study dance at the age of 10 and she grew older auditioned and joined Fran Norris Senior Dance Company based out of Oklahoma. Her dance company traveled across the country performing at various venues and participating in Tremaine and Dance Masters of America(DMA) competitions.

Growing up, dance and subsequently acrobatics played a big roll in Danielle's life. She was appointed co-captain of her cheer squad and captain of her dance team leading both to the National Championships in Orlando televised on ESPN. After a rigorous audition and selection process, in 1995 and 1997 she was one of the very few chosen to be awarded the "All-American" by the National Cheerleading Association(NCA) and Universal Dance Association's(UDA)"All-Star." Invitations to Super Bowl XXX in Arizona, St. Patrick's Day Parade in Ireland, and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Broadway are some of the special performances she was presented with.

In 1997, Danielle was asked to choreograph for the UDA and to be an instructor for the UDA summer camps.To have been selected with both of these titles, which is quite a unique accomplishment, an individual must show the ability to have strong proficiency in acrobatic skills and dance technique, energetic performance, have a high grade point average, and, behave to the strong standards of each organization through positive leadership. At these camps Danielle's most significant duties included team building, instructing, and being a role model for over hundreds of younger dancers in several cities throughout the U.S.

These experiences paved a road for her leading to many offers for dance scholarships around the country. Receiving a Bachelor Degree in Science from Madison University, Danielle graduated with honors as Magna Cum Laude. After joining her college dance team she was asked to assist as coach and choreographer. With this responsibility, she was required to guide all of the dancers through a warmup, teach and revise choreography during rehearsal, and conduct a cool down as well as keep everyone on task and focused. She at times, choreographed entire numbers that were performed at games and for television. Throughout her college studies, she not only was a student of science and an instructor of movement but also became a member of "who's who," a renowned community charity and social organization. During this time Danielle, in addition, gained experience and knowledge in judging and conducting auditions and event competitions. Even as full filling as all of these accomplishments and obligations were, she still desired to continue striving to become a professional dancer.

Danielle emerged as a professional working in many shows across the country in musical reviews and production shows. This exposed her to all types of dance and artists from all over the world. Establishing herself as a leader once again, she became company manager for a major magic show, "Melinda First Lady of Magic" at Trumps Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City and as dance captain of several different shows. Every show had different challenges and demands for Danielle to learn, giving her a broad range of knowledge to conquer every task presented. The functions would range anywhere from planning and conducting rehearsals with the entire cast, organizing and conducting meetings with producers and theater managers to arranging promotional events. No mater the task, the dedication remained to be professional, diplomatic, and effective.

After managing her own career as a dancer, company manager, event coordinator, dance captain, choreographer, magician's assistant, and athletic model she expanded her horizons to become a specialty act. In 1999, when Danielle met her husband, Anthony Gatto, they decided to join forces in his astonishing, award-winning juggling act. Together they conceived an aerial ring number for Danielle of breathtaking proportions, coiling and spinning above crowds at 20 feet high. Also working as a solo artist, she later developed a sultry hula hoop act wowing her audiences while dancing and twirling 6 hula hoops in numerous combinations on her hands, arms, neck, chest, waist, knees, feet and while balancing them on her head. During this period of working together "the dynamic duo" delighted crowds all over North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Having the opportunity to work in the famous Lido de Paris on Avenue des Champs Elyses, Wintergarten Variete in Berlin, up and down the Las Vegas strip in over 5 theaters, and numerous television appearances nothing can peril the incredible experience in assisting the winner of the prestigious Golden Clown in the Festival International du Cirque de Monte Carlo in 2000.

After experiencing the international culture of the world together touring top venues with the best acts and artists they were invited to explore even more of their talent within the incredible Cirque du Soleil. 2006 was a big year for Danielle as she just returned from performing in Circus Krone in Munich then heading to Montreal for the creation of KOOZA. Over the past 2 years, she's been a part of an adventurous tour of North America as an artist with the talented multinational company as a juggling assistant, dancer, and actress. Within her time at KOOZA she's been selected as dance captain which also assists the choreographer adding several creative visualizations along the way. She is the voice of the pre show announcement and creator of the artist assessment and integration plan used between captains, she also acts as a liaison between artists and the artistic management team. The winning combination of a passionate diverse set of abilities as an artist with a unique visionary flare for creating and inspiring, Danielle has cultivated herself within her professional 15 years of experience, as a leader in the entertainment industry.

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