Gemma Jordan
Our founder and Principle instructor, Gemma, has seen rapid growth in the bachata scene becoming a sought after instructor at events Nationally and taking 1st place in an International Pro Level Competition in 2025 and also at Level Up in 2024.
Gemma's dance background spans into her childhood where she competed at a National level in a dance sport, Calisthenics. In her teens she was Head Cheerleader of her high school team so you could say that the evolution of Refinery Dance has been a long time coming. Most recently Gemma has trained in commercial jazz, hip hop, heels, salsa and of course, Bachata.
Being the first and only ConRi Style Certified Bachata Instructor in Oceania and in the first cohort of Traditional Bachata Certified Instructors by Carolina Rosa globally, Gemma demonstrates her commitment to ensuring her skill set is current so that her students get the best experience possible.
Her bachata style is best described as playful and musical. She's often commended on her versatility and authenticity in her dance.
