Gabriel Gaffney Smith

Gabriel Gaffney Smith is a modern-day renaissance man with an artistic resumé spanning multiple mediums. Raised in beautiful upstate New York, Smith began dancing at the Saugerties Ballet Center at the age of 12 and went on to dance professionally for Pittsburgh Ballet Theater and BalletMet. During his 20-year career, Gabriel enjoyed performing works by Gustavo Ramirez Sansano, Ohad Naharin, James Kudelka, Christopher Wheeldon, Val Caniparoli, George Balanchine, Edwaard Liang, Julia Adam, Amy Seiwert, Michael Pink, Andrea Schermoly, Alex Ketley, and David Nixon. As an accomplished fine artist, Smith’s intricate wood carvings have been showcased in museums, private collections, and galleries across the country. His award-winning choreography has graced the stages throughout the dance world alongside his musical compositions. To find out more go to www.gabrielgaffneysmith.com