Daria Clarke from Charlotte, NC, Daria began her technical training at the age of seven. At thirteen, she joined Charlotte Performing Arts Academy and met her longtime mentor, Siara Fuller, who pushed her to develop her musicality and individuality as an artist. She toured nationally for six years, winning numerous scholarships, awards, and opportunities to train with various artists in the commercial and concert dance world. In May 2021, She received her BFA in dance with a concentration in choreography and performance from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. During her time there, she was chosen to perform solo and group works by Ronald K. Brown, Clarice Young, Janet Lilly, Maurice Watson, B.J. Sullivan, and Francine Ott.  When she discovered Garth Fagan Dance, she was intrigued by the blending of Africanist movement qualities with European dance styles. She is excited to continue performing and mastering the Fagan Technique while she is a member of the company.