Gabrielle M. Smith was born in Detroit, Michigan to the proud parents of Willie and Robin Smith. She is the youngest of four siblings has always been considered the glue that molded this extended family. As a child, she was constantly active, even in the womb. Her mother realized that that activeness needed to be channeled into some positive energy. So, as punishment for cutting up in school, her mother
enrolled her in a dance program. It was from that discovery that she pursued as
a passion that would be the mainstay of her life. She attended the
Detroit-Windsor Dance Academy (DWDA) to gain her foundation and preparation for
one of her most significant accomplishments, getting accepted to the Detroit
High School for the Arts (DSA).

Smith has given back her time to the two
facilities that has helped mode her into the person that she is today. She
currently instructs younger students at Detroit-Windsor Dance Academy (DWDA)
teaching Tap. In addition to teaching tap, she has taught Master classes at The
Detroit School of the Arts prior to graduating in 2007.Over the years, Smith
has Co-authored The Teen Handbook for Self-Confidence (2010) and Single
and Loving It! Secrets for the African American Woman (2012). As
of May 2013, Smith will be obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Dance from the
world- renowned Wayne State University Maggie Allesse Department of Theater and
Dance. Upon completing this degree program, she will some day be able to
fulfill her desire to perform and teach dance, educating others on the fine
arts starting her non-profit The G Marie Project. The G Marie Project will
serve the urban communities using the provided tools and knowledge on the fine
and performing arts.