Ariana grew up dancing competitively in Wake Forest & Apex, NC until she graduated high school in 2023. Upon graduating high school, she moved to Massachusetts to train under Teddy Forance at the CLI Conservatory. Through CLI, she has connected with several icons of the dance world including: Brian Friedman, Marguerite Derricks, Talia Favia, Pauline Casino, Al Blackstone, Micaela Taylor, and Dana Foglia. She is trained in all styles including: contemporary, jazz, hip hop, street heels, musical theatre, tap, and ballroom. She can't wait to work with the dancers at WFAFA and share her love of hip hop dance with them!