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GABRIELLA MENDOZA

Collaborative Storyteller

12-year-old me is screaming!! 🤯💃 Today, a literal dream came true — I finally took my first hip hop dance class in LA at @theplaygroundla with @samanthacaudle9 🪩✨ I’ve been wanting to dance here since I was 12, and stepping into that studio felt surreal.

Was I out of breath? Absolutely.
Did I crush the combo? Not quite 😅
But I showed up, kept up, and had the time of my life — and that’s what counts. Grateful for the challenge, the sweat, and the reminder that growth lives just outside your comfort zone. Catch me practicing these moves till I get 'em down 🔥

12-year-old me is screaming!! 🤯💃 Today, a literal dream came true — I finally took my first hip hop dance class in LA at @theplaygroundla with @samanthacaudle9 🪩✨ I’ve been wanting to dance here since I was 12, and stepping into that studio felt surreal.

Was I out of breath? Absolutely.
Did I crush the combo? Not quite 😅
But I showed up, kept up, and had the time of my life — and that’s what counts. Grateful for the challenge, the sweat, and the reminder that growth lives just outside your comfort zone. Catch me practicing these moves till I get 'em down 🔥

Life lately through my lens 📸✨️

Life lately through my lens 📸✨️

Another year in the books 📚✨ I still can't believe everything this school year held—new experiences, personal wins, career goals, and the best memories with amazing people. I'm so thankful for the growth, the laughs, and the love. Graduation is coming fast, but first… next stop: L.A. 💫🌴 Let’s see what this next chapter holds.

Another year in the books 📚✨ I still can't believe everything this school year held—new experiences, personal wins, career goals, and the best memories with amazing people. I'm so thankful for the growth, the laughs, and the love. Graduation is coming fast, but first… next stop: L.A. 💫🌴 Let’s see what this next chapter holds.

Valentine’s may be over, but self-love is forever 💕✨ Celebrating love in all forms—especially the kind that comes from within. Here’s to happiness, good vibes, and treating yourself like the main character every day! 💖 #SelfLoveClub #BetterLateThanNever #GalentinesEveryday

Valentine’s may be over, but self-love is forever 💕✨ Celebrating love in all forms—especially the kind that comes from within. Here’s to happiness, good vibes, and treating yourself like the main character every day! 💖 #SelfLoveClub #BetterLateThanNever #GalentinesEveryday

Where them girls at that love to dance! Miss Shelby did not come to play this semester with this combo!

Where them girls at that love to dance! Miss Shelby did not come to play this semester with this combo!

Thank You 2024!

Moved into my Great Grandma's home
New Car
30+ Hip Hop Dance Classes
Lost friends
2 comedy shows
Gain incredible new friends
Failed
2 internships
Traveled to the UK
Produced ESPN+ Streams
Dyed my hair
Watched my friends accomplish their dreams
And so much more!

To more great things in 2025!

Thank You 2024!

Moved into my Great Grandma's home
New Car
30+ Hip Hop Dance Classes
Lost friends
2 comedy shows
Gain incredible new friends
Failed
2 internships
Traveled to the UK
Produced ESPN+ Streams
Dyed my hair
Watched my friends accomplish their dreams
And so much more!

To more great things in 2025!

I have always wanted to dye my hair, and finally, I decided to do it. I did not tell anyone. I wanted it to be a surprise!

After my hair was done processing, I kept my eyes closed for the rest of the appointment because I wanted to be surprised by the end result!

I have always wanted to dye my hair, and finally, I decided to do it. I did not tell anyone. I wanted it to be a surprise!

After my hair was done processing, I kept my eyes closed for the rest of the appointment because I wanted to be surprised by the end result!

As the weather cools down, my hair gets warmer! 🍂🍁

First time dying my hair! To say I am in love is an understatement! ❤️❤️🥰🥰

As the weather cools down, my hair gets warmer! 🍂🍁

First time dying my hair! To say I am in love is an understatement! ❤️❤️🥰🥰

I have been OBSESSED WITH THIS SONG! I am so happy @sef5678 decided to choreograph to this one this week! Starting my week off right!

I have been OBSESSED WITH THIS SONG! I am so happy @sef5678 decided to choreograph to this one this week! Starting my week off right!

Speed. I am speed. 🚘🏁

Speed. I am speed. 🚘🏁

Officially a world traveler!

Officially a world traveler!

My twin graduated high school and is now officially 18! Also I went to the horses and bet on some horses!

My twin graduated high school and is now officially 18! Also I went to the horses and bet on some horses!

Caffeine was needed every day at midday! When I said I was busy, I was busy. In all seriousness, I love what I get to do.
I worked to do 2 showcases.
Flimed, edited, and produced a weekly video for the Vision.
Filmed, produced, and graphics operator for Belmont Athletics ESPN+ streams.
Working hard for the ticket office.

Caffeine was needed every day at midday! When I said I was busy, I was busy. In all seriousness, I love what I get to do.
I worked to do 2 showcases.
Flimed, edited, and produced a weekly video for the Vision.
Filmed, produced, and graphics operator for Belmont Athletics ESPN+ streams.
Working hard for the ticket office.

Sophomore Year Competed!

Sophomore Year Competed!

Y'all already know! Dance class is always the vibe! Dancing through the last days of classes!

Y'all already know! Dance class is always the vibe! Dancing through the last days of classes!

Last Night's was a throwback classic song. @sef5678 does not miss with her choreography.

Last Night's was a throwback classic song. @sef5678 does not miss with her choreography.

The vibes of this class was immaculate! I messed up a little but loved this routine that I just had to share it!

Choreography: @jessicaneshay_

The vibes of this class was immaculate! I messed up a little but loved this routine that I just had to share it!

Choreography: @jessicaneshay_

Merry Christmas from the Mendoza's! ❤️💚❤️🎄

Merry Christmas from the Mendoza's! ❤️💚❤️🎄

Merry Christmas Eve from me and my besties! Even though one is in New York and the other is in Tennessee! 💚❤️💚❤️

Merry Christmas Eve from me and my besties! Even though one is in New York and the other is in Tennessee! 💚❤️💚❤️

In my TWENTIES ERA! I am beyond excited to be 20! To me 20s are about a time of transitions and transformation. Where dreams are crafted, challenges are faced, and resilience is cultivated. A time to discover who I am as an individual. Welcome to the TWENTIES!

PS. MY FAMILY FLEW INTO NASHVILLE FOR MY BIRTHDAY!! I AM STILL IN SHOCK!

Collaborators
@songsbybelle
@eunice.lee_03
@chicadulce4
@isabellamendoza.xo
@aztecram

In my TWENTIES ERA! I am beyond excited to be 20! To me 20s are about a time of transitions and transformation. Where dreams are crafted, challenges are faced, and resilience is cultivated. A time to discover who I am as an individual. Welcome to the TWENTIES!

PS. MY FAMILY FLEW INTO NASHVILLE FOR MY BIRTHDAY!! I AM STILL IN SHOCK!

Collaborators
@songsbybelle
@eunice.lee_03
@chicadulce4
@isabellamendoza.xo
@aztecram

I love my roomie but today she is the enemy. So excited for the start of this NBA season! Goooo Nuggetss!! ��💙💛

I love my roomie but today she is the enemy. So excited for the start of this NBA season! Goooo Nuggetss!! 💙💛

Gary and Cindy's wedding was absolutely beautiful! Bella's 21st birthday! Football Hall Of Fame was so cool! I got to try Cindy's "bomb ass green chile"!

Gary and Cindy's wedding was absolutely beautiful! Bella's 21st birthday! Football Hall Of Fame was so cool! I got to try Cindy's "bomb ass green chile"!

Cheers to my sister, best friend, personal driver, my first friend, my everything! 🍾🥂🎂❤️

Cheers to my sister, best friend, personal driver, my first friend, my everything! 🍾🥂🎂❤️

💛💙💛 NUGGETS VICTORY PARADE! 💛💙💛

I have always love going to watch the nuggets and I added some throwback photos of going to the games. I waited my whole life for them to win a championship! #gonuggets #champions

💛💙💛 NUGGETS VICTORY PARADE! 💛💙💛

I have always love going to watch the nuggets and I added some throwback photos of going to the games. I waited my whole life for them to win a championship! #gonuggets #champions

This semester was full of a lot of nonsense, which makes for great memories. I am already having separation anxiety from all these incredible people. Until next time Nashville! #year1down

This semester was full of a lot of nonsense, which makes for great memories. I am already having separation anxiety from all these incredible people. Until next time Nashville! #year1down

Easter Break was full of laughs, long drives and small towns. Rockingham was rocking!

Easter Break was full of laughs, long drives and small towns. Rockingham was rocking!

I love going to Hump Day Hip Hop every week, but I don't like to flim myself. But this Choreo was too 🔥@quera1214

I love going to Hump Day Hip Hop every week, but I don't like to flim myself. But this Choreo was too 🔥@quera1214

Some of my favorite people came to see me in music city

Some of my favorite people came to see me in music city

Pretty in pink in Nashville

Pretty in pink in Nashville

Feeling free and wild, with a little bit of country music on the side.

#musiccitynashville #linedancing

Feeling free and wild, with a little bit of country music on the side.

#musiccitynashville #linedancing

Fall Semester was everything and more

Fall Semester was everything and more

🍂I'm falling in love with Nashville! 🍂

🍂I'm falling in love with Nashville! 🍂

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