Born in the small town of Niort (79) to a Romanian father and a French mother—both former dancers—Gabi was immersed in the world of dance from a very young age. Bold and ambitious, at the age of 7 she joined a gymnastics club, where she developed a sense of teamwork, a competitive spirit, and a love for pushing her limits.
Alongside her dance and gymnastics classes, she took up theater to discover another means of expression, another relationship with the body... Philippe Decouflé’s performances were a source of richness, inspiration, and influence in her decision to go further.
Convinced that she needed to find a path other than the standard academic track—which didn’t suit her—she left high school at 17. She had a strong desire to flourish in a new field where she could both apply her knowledge and develop her creative sensibility; as if, unconsciously, the circus were already tugging at the back of her mind…
It was then that she enrolled at the National School of Circus Arts in Rosny-sous-Bois (Enacr). She specialized as an aerialist in an aerial frame as part of a group of four women. Together, they went on to the National Center for Circus Arts in Châlons-en-Champagne to refine their desire and passion for creation. Playing with their differences, their similarities, and their unique identities so that this colorful mix could come to life.