Alyssa grew up in Virginia Beach, VA and began her dance training at age three. She later joined Music in Motion Dance Studio where she trained for twelve years. From late 2021-2023, Alyssa trained at Todd Rosenlieb Dance in Norfolk, VA and performed for three seasons in their pre-professional ensembles: Virginia Ballet Theatre (ballet) and TRDance (modern/contemporary). In 2023, Alyssa began dancing with the Artistic Movements Initiative and spent two seasons performing with the AMI Dance Studio Company.  In 2024, Alyssa joined Charlottesville Ballet as a Trainee and CBA faculty member. During the 2024-2025 season, she performed in The Nutcracker, The Firebird, and Momentum. Since 2021, Alyssa has taught various styles of dance to students of many ages. She now teaches in the Charlottesville Ballet Academy, where she loves sharing her passion with young dancers. Alyssa is thrilled to return for her second season as a trainee and faculty member with Charlottesville Ballet.