Gigi Oerter

Westside Academy Faculty: Gigi Oerter

Dance Experience & Professional Background

Gigi earned both her high school diploma and her BFA in Ballet from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. She went on to perform soloist and principal roles with Milwaukee Ballet (WI), San Antonio Ballet (TX), and Des Moines Ballet (IA), touring extensively throughout her career.

In addition to performing, Gigi served as Ballet Mistress for Des Moines Ballet/Ballet Iowa and has taught at numerous organizations across the country, including Nevada Dance Theatre (NV), Eugene Ballet Company (OR), San Antonio Ballet (TX), School of Ballet Iowa, Iowa Dance Theatre, Iowa State Dance Festival, and the Siouxland Dance Association (IA), as well as several studios in the Des Moines area.

Gigi is thrilled to continue sharing her love of ballet and her professional experience with the dancers of Westside.

Classes I Teach at Westside Dance Academy

1.5–4 years

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5-10 years

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11+ years

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