Dancer Bio
Gaby Cook is an esteemed, active professional in the global lindy hop community. For nearly 20 years, she has established her career performing and teaching for major swing dance festivals worldwide. On stage, she is a principal dancer for the acclaimed “SW!NG OUT” which premiered at the Joyce theater (2021) and tours regularly. Other stage credits include: “Macy’s Day Parade Live Broadcast” for Nickelodeon’s Blues Clues (2022), “Swing’s the Thing” with Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra (2023), “Decades of Dance” at the BET Soultrain Awards (2021), “Don’t Mean a Thing” with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center (2021), “Swingtime: Revolution in Rhythm” with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (2017) and many appearances in film and TV.
As a choreographer, her work has been featured at the Guggenheim “Works & Process”, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Jacob’s Pillow’s Inside/Out Series and Lincoln Center. She regularly advocates for lindy hop in industry dance communities and is consistently “on-call” with university-level programs (Julliard, Marymount, NYU, Columbia).
At home, Gaby is one of Lindy Hop’s most influential community organizers. She curates and teaches in two weekly educational programs: Swing at the 92NY (with co-producer Nathan Bugh) and Midtown Swings (with co-producer AJ Howard). In class, she is playful, informative and honest — building a culture of inclusivity, respect and joy. She prioritizes equality for followers and leaders in the classroom space — and has championed a movement first approach to teaching partnered dance content.
Notable Performances
Stage Premiere of “SW!NG OUT” produced by the Joyce Theater dir Caleb Teicher, Principal Dancer (2021-2023)
“Swing’s the Thing” feature dancer choreographed by Stephen Sayer, Chandrea Roettig Gomez, with Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra (2023)
Macy’s Day Parade Live Broadcast “Blue’s Big City Adventure, Starring Josh Dela Cruz” Lindy Hop feature soloist, choreographed Craig Hollamon, Lindsey Blaufarb, Samantha Seigel & Brian Lawton, for Nickelodeon’s Blues Clues (2022)
“Decades of Dance” feature dancer, choreographed by at the BET Soultrain Awards (2021)
Kennedy Center 50th Anniversary “Don’t Mean a Thing (If it Ain’t Got That Swing)” performing for Latasha Barnes with Ray Chen, Christian McBride, Diana Reeves and the National Symphony Orchestra, Principal Dancer (2021)
Music Video Performance in “Don’t Mean a Thing (If it Ain’t Got That Swing)” performed by Pasquale Grasso produced by Sony Music, Principal Dancer (2021)
Stage Performance of “Meet Ella” CT&Co at Spoletto Arts Festival, Principal Dancer (2021)
Jacob’s Pillow Gala Performance with “Wild Rhythm Dance Company”, Choreographer & Principal Dancer (2019)
Inside/Out Performance, Jacob’s Pillow with “Wild Rhythm Dance Company”, Choreographer & Principal Dancer (2018)
92nd St Y, Performance with “Wild Rhythm Dance Company” Friday’s at Noon series, Choreographer & Principal Dancer (2018)
Great Gatsby Party, Feature Performance (2015-2016) — Lead choreographer & Principal Dancer (2015-2021)
Film Appearance in “The Post” dir. Steven Spielberg with 20th Century Fox (2016) — Principal Dancer
Film Appearance in “Rebel in the Rye” dir. Danny Strong with Black Label Media (2016) — Principal Dancer
Jazz at Lincoln Center “Swing Time: Revolution in Rhythm” (2016) — Lead choreographer & Principal Dancer
Carnegie Hall, “Best Buddies Benefit” (2016) — Lead choreography & Principal Dancer
Television Appearance “Dance League” on American Sports Network (2016) — Principal Dancer
Rainbow Room, House Performances at the Rainbow Room (2015-2016) — Principal dancer & Atmospheric Dancer
Cirque Du Soleil (San Francisco & New York), Opening Night Gala Show (2016-2015) — Electro-swing Dance Feature
USS Hornet, WWII USO Floor Show (2015) — Principal dancer
Benaroya Symphonic Hall, “Jump Session Show” (2012-13) — Director, Choreographer & Principal dancer
Notable Competition Titles
1st place: New Orleans Lindy Hop Showdown with AJ Howard (2023)
1st place: Camp Hollywood Mix & Match, Open with Nick Williams (2022)
2nd place: Camp Hollywood National Jitterbug Championships with AJ Howard (2022)
1st place: Team Division Lindy Focus (2013)
1st place: Solo Jazz Stompology (2012)
1st place: Solo Jazz Lonestar Championships (2012)
1st place: Team Division Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown (2011)
1st place: Balboa Rendezvous – International Balboa Championship (2009)