{"id":2346748,"date":"2026-03-26T19:08:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T19:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2346748"},"modified":"2026-03-26T19:08:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T19:08:50","slug":"gianina-paolantonio-on-new-music-and-her-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/gianina-paolantonio-on-new-music-and-her-app\/","title":{"rendered":"GiaNina Paolantonio on New Music and Her App"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>For dance icon GiaNina Paolantonio, choreography isn\u2019t just about moving your body\u2014it\u2019s a means to creating viral moments that stick with people for a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>GiaNina\u2019s talents have made her part of the pop culture conversation with her dance compositions for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetyhigh.com\/tag\/jennifer-lopez\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jennifer Lopez<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetyhigh.com\/tag\/billie-eilish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Billie Eilish<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetyhigh.com\/read\/best-sombr-lyrics-from-i-barely-know-her-and-more-as-captions-082225\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sombr<\/a> and more, and with more than\u00a04 million follows on TikTok, she\u2019s definitely making people take notice. And as if that wasn\u2019t enough, she\u2019s spent 2026 branching out and showing the world even more of what she\u2019s capable of.<\/p>\n<p>She recently signed as a recording artist with Atlantic Records, releasing two debut singles \u201cI See It\u201d and \u201cShould\u2019ve Known Better,\u201d in February. These two introductory songs take us through opposite aspects of her journey so far, through the hurt and heartbreak and into confidence and self-discovery, further brought to life with the compelling choreography that put GiaNina on the map. She also launched <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/au\/app\/gianina\/id6754622885\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GiaNina Headquarters<\/a>, a free app that plugs her directly into her community, offering a new way to connect and share content directly with fans\u2014including dance classes, exclusive drops, music releases, news and more\u2014without getting lost in the algorithm, and sell tickets without fees and unnecessary middlemen. It\u2019s a very busy time for the star, and we had the pleasure of catching up with GiaNina to learn all about her latest endeavors and more in the interview below.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.mediadelivery.net\/embed\/570913\/a386ec37-23f4-4984-a2a1-00c44252c4a1?autoplay=false\" style=\"border: none; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" allow=\"accelerometer; gyroscope; autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sweety High: What does it mean to you to be signed to Atlantic Records?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GiaNina Paolantonio:<\/strong> Being signed to Atlantic Records feels like a full-circle moment for me. I\u2019ve always told stories through movement, and now I get the privilege of sharing them through my voice and music too. It\u2019s really validating having a team believe in me as a full artist and support such deeply personal work.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h5>(Photo credit: Adam Kudeimati)<\/h5>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>SH: Tell us about your debut singles, \u201cI See It\u201d and \u201cShould\u2019ve Known Better.\u201d How do these two songs tell your story and showcase what you\u2019re capable of as a musician? Why did they feel just right for introducing yourself to the world as a recording artist?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GP:<\/strong> \u201cI See It\u201d and \u201cShould\u2019ve Known Better\u201d really tell two sides of the same story for me. \u201cShould\u2019ve Known Better\u201d came from my lowest point, I felt heartbroken, betrayed and honestly a bit lost. Then, \u201cI See It\u201d is me on the other side of that, stepping into my power and turning that pain into confidence.<\/p>\n<p>They felt right as my debut because they\u2019re completely real and show my range, both emotionally and sonically. It felt like the most honest way to introduce myself, not just as a dancer, but also as an artist with something to say.<\/p>\n<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" class=\"perfmatters-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/6wa16j1qpweh1eROxV3erF?utm_source=generator\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>SH: Can you walk us through a little bit of the choreography for each track, and how you translated both of those stories into movement?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GP:<\/strong> \u201cShould\u2019ve Known Better\u201d is really grounded and more internal, it\u2019s a lot of tension, heaviness and representative of moments where I felt stuck or like I couldn\u2019t escape the emotions I was feeling.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DVURGYzjU-z\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI See It\u201d flips that completely, it\u2019s a lot sharper, more confident, and almost confrontational, like I\u2019m reclaiming my power and not holding back anymore.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DVeTXY7DuGi\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Also read about: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetyhigh.com\/read\/dom-innarella-magic-song-meaning-interview-031326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">15-Year-Old Viral Artist Dom Innarella on Leaning Into Classic Sounds With New Single, \u2018Magic\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>SH: What is your GiaNina Headquarters app all about? What makes it unique, and how does the app inspire independence for creators?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GP:<\/strong> GiaNina Headquarters is really about connection first and building a true community around what I do. I wanted to create a space where I can connect directly with my audience in a more real and personal way, without barriers, where fans don\u2019t just watch, but feel like they\u2019re part of the journey. It brings everything together, my dance, my music, my classes and my day-to-day life, so people can experience all sides of me in one place. Sharing my music on the app has been especially important because it allows me to connect with people on a deeper emotional level and bring them into the stories behind what I\u2019m creating, not just the final product.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the day, it\u2019s about building something bigger than just content. It\u2019s a community where people can grow, feel inspired, and stay connected to me, no matter where they are in the world. I also love that we can bypass the traditional ticketing platforms, and I can help sell my tickets to my classes and sell my merch, all in one easy and convenient place.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sweetyhigh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gianina-paolantonio-car-lean-032626.jpg\" alt=\"GiaNina Paolantonio car leaning\" width=\"1200\" height=\"857\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-340808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.sweetyhigh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gianina-paolantonio-car-lean-032626.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.sweetyhigh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gianina-paolantonio-car-lean-032626-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn.sweetyhigh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gianina-paolantonio-car-lean-032626-1024x731.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<h5>(Photo credit: Adam Kudeimati)<\/h5>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>SH: Any notable stories around the app you can share with us?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GP:<\/strong> One story that sticks out is when I realized how many fans were missing out on content or events just because of algorithms. That inspired me to create a space where everything lands directly with the people who want to see it, and seeing fans engage instantly and feel a part of the community has been so rewarding.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>SH: What does it mean to be making these big career shifts right now? What are you the most proud of at the moment?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GP:<\/strong> It feels like I\u2019m stepping into who I\u2019ve always wanted to be, and I\u2019m most proud of being honest and putting out work that comes directly from my real life experiences, even when it\u2019s uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sweetyhigh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gianina-paolantonio-car-facing-032626.jpg\" alt=\"GiaNina Paolantonio car facing\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-340807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.sweetyhigh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gianina-paolantonio-car-facing-032626.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.sweetyhigh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gianina-paolantonio-car-facing-032626-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn.sweetyhigh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gianina-paolantonio-car-facing-032626-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<h5>(Photo credit: Adam Kudeimati)<\/h5>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Also read about: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetyhigh.com\/read\/hailey-picardi-woman-crush-wednesday-interview-031826\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everything You Wanted to Know About \u2018double edged sword\u2019 Artist Hailey Picardi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>SH: Do you have an all-time favorite piece of choreography you\u2019ve performed? Can you describe it for us?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GP:<\/strong> I have so many pieces of choreography that are my favorite, it\u2019s so hard to pick. I absolutely love what I created for \u201cShould\u2019ve Known Better,\u201d and \u201cI See It.\u201d I think another favorite is definitely choreographing and performing to JLo\u2019s, \u201cOn the Floor.\u201d It went super viral online with over half a billion views. Seeing how that movement connected with so many people around the world, and getting to watch fans recreate it themselves, was completely transformative and really proved to me the power of dance to tell a story beyond the stage.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@gianina\/video\/7492823289077828895\" data-video-id=\"7492823289077828895\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\">\n<section><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@gianina?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">@gianina<\/a> obsessed is an understatement, love my little &amp;lt3 @A S H A L E E <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7492828497296034590?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c original sound \u2013 GiaNina<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>SH: Can you tease anything else coming up for you in 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GP:<\/strong> We have a bunch of new cities that I\u2019m so excited to announce as our next world tour stops, and I\u2019ll definitely be heading back into the studio to record more music. On top of that, we have some exciting film and TV projects in the works that I can\u2019t wait to share more about soon.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>SH: Is there anything else we should know about you right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GP:<\/strong> I\u2019m really in this special phase of trusting myself and creating without overthinking. Everything I\u2019m putting out right now is rooted in real life, and that\u2019s the energy I want people to feel when they connect with me.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DSfwheSDtQs\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For even more from the artists we adore, click <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetyhigh.com\/read\/steinza-troubadour-tour-interview-march-2026-032026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE to read our new interview with folk-pop artist Steinza<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.sweetyhigh.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For dance icon GiaNina Paolantonio, choreography isn\u2019t just about moving your body\u2014it\u2019s a means to creating viral moments that stick with people for a lifetime. 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