Gabriel Graves

Gabriel Graves (August 15, 1990) is a stunt man, acrobat, dancer, entertainer, video editor, and an overall businessman. Musical talent runs deep in the family. Most of his family have been singers or have a musical talent in a certain instrument. In his generation dance is one of the first talents that hasn't been seen in the family before. He grew up most of his life in Atlanta with his three siblings Caleb, Angel and Judea. Caleb who was the oldest, inspired him to dance in middle school but over the years that inspiration grew deep when his brother was in a fatal hit and run car accident. Caleb Graves is now an amputee but is living stronger than ever. Even with his severed leg he hasn't let it stop him from being happy. He is now been Gabriel's new inspiration in his career. From surviving a fatal car accident with his dance crew and being the one of the few who was able to walk away from it he doesn't let anything stop him in achieving his goals. Over Gabriel's twenty-six years of living his family has been very supportive in making sure he stays encouraged in pursuing his career. Being a part of a family with a strong spiritual faith he has been able to keep focused at his goals. Gabriel is currently a gymnastics coach at Dance Makers of Atlanta. He fell in love with teaching kids gymnastics and is now his second passion. Before choosing this career path he has had numerous jobs as a cashier at Fry's Electronics and working other 9-5 jobs. After realizing he would have had to give up his mediocre life working normal jobs he quickly dropped everything and is currently chasing his dreams. Gabriel has had the opportunity to grow tremendously with his career. Working with Choreographers such has Mario Henderson, Jamaica Craft, Sean Bankhead, and Antonio Hudnell he has been pointed in the right direction in his career path. Gabriel has been somewhat of an icon on the street dance scene as well as in the entertainment industry. Being a featured dancer in movies such as "Let It Shine and Stomp The Yard 2" he is trying to grow to playing bigger roles as a stunt double in more movies. Show less «