Jie Gao (Gorge)

Gorge, was born and raised in Zhejiang, China, and is a full-time data scientist based in New York. Her journey in dance began at a young age. During primary and secondary school, she received serious training in Chinese classical dance and Chinese folk dance. She participated in mutliple competitions but stopped after entering high school.

Fortunately, the sense of rhythm and creativity cultivated in dance training filled her with interest in all forms of art. A few years ago, she began to express herself as a bass player. After moving to Williamsburg last year, she also resumed dancing, experiencing the joy of childhood. The similar elements between modern dance and Chinese classical dance amazed her, and she is full of anticipation for the new journey with the Free Spirit Dance Company