Nekya was born in Hampton, VA and has been dancing for ten years. She trained for six years in Columbia, SC with Southeastern School of Ballet. In her earlier years she danced with Joan Kathy Dance Center (Leesville, LA) and Performing Arts Connection (Hampton, VA). She attended summer intensives with the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Southeastern School of Ballet. She started her professional career as an Apprentice with contemporary company YUHAS and Dancers for their 2019-2020 season. This is Nekya’s second season as a Trainee with Charlottesville Ballet.