Zaiah was born in Bluff City, TN, and started ballet at the age of three. After training consistently throughout childhood, he took a four-year break from ballet during high school to focus on other forms of performance and personal growth. In the spring of 2024, returning with renewed passion, performed as a guest dancer with Bristol Ballet and became a company member of Southern Appalachian Dance Collective. Some of his favorite roles include the Nutcracker in The Nutcracker and the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland. He also serves as a CBA teaching assistant. This will be Zaiah's first season with Charlottesville Ballet!