Q&A: Gigi zirbes

Age: 23. Lives in: Northeast(ish). Occupation: Dance instructor/choreographer, Kincade Dance Industries.

Q: Is the world of dance anything like "Dance Moms"?

A: Not really. I try to focus more on the art of dance rather than the competitiveness. I honestly have only seen a few episodes of the show and think it's horrible. I would never treat my students like that crazy Abby Lee Miller!

Q: Any unusual claims to fame?

A: I was in an episode of the third season of "So You Think You Can Dance." I didn't make it to the top 20 or anything, but they showed me dancing on the street in Brooklyn and doing choreography.

Q: What are your favorite places/dance nights to hit when you want to dance?

A: On top of speakers, normally at First Ave or Kitty Cat Klub.

Q: Any recent brushes with celebrity?

A: I was coaxed by Mike Mictlan to hop on stage and dance with Iggy Azalea at the Fine Line a couple weeks ago. I spoke with her after the show and she was mad cool.

Q: What's something about you that may surprise people?

A: I went to a private Catholic high school and graduated with 21 kids in my class.

Q: What are your beach essentials?

A: Beer, boys and a killer high-waisted bathing suit.