Gino DiGuilio is one of Spirit FX’s long-time premier choreographers. He has had the honor of working with and coaching some of the most elite teams across the country ranging from Mini 1 to Worlds divisions. Winning numerous innovative and cutting edge choreography awards from competitions throughout every section of the US. He is a certified USASF Safety judge, credentialed in building, tosses, and tumbling 1-6, and is a green lighted member of the USASF.
Gino has been in the industry for over 15 years spanning different roles. Originally from Youngstown, OH, he grew up in the sport as an athlete in the Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania area, and eventually transitioned into a coach/choreographer. This experience gave him a different outlook and appreciation for the industry as he has seen it grow through many different viewpoints. He coached in Western Pennsylvania for 4 years where he was able to lead his teams to Full Paid Summit and D2 Summit bids. Upon his success, he decided to try out a new scenery and moved to Cleveland, OH to work for World Elite Cheer and take on new roles. Moving from the small gym mindset to the large gym mindset has allowed him to grow, experience the sport in a new light, and share his talents with others.
Gino believes that a successful choreography session starts with assessing the team’s strengths and finding out their personality. Using the scoresheet to your advantage is great, but he believes that those big and memorable moments come from a combination of a team’s personality and strongest section. Innovative usage of the floor is his “one major thing” he pushes in his choreography. His philosophy is that constant movement/creative formations and usage of the floor that showcases impeccable technique will draw you into the routines and give you that wow factor from a judge’s viewpoint. If you want a choreographer that will give you feedback throughout the season and have an organic commitment to your gym’s success, Gino is the choreographer for you!
