was born and raised in Hampton, VA. She began her dance studies at age 5 with ballet at the Academy of Dance in Hampton, under Mrs. Evans. After years of performing in the Nutcracker and recitals, at 13 years old she expanded her repertoire by studying modern and ballet under Sandra Balestracci at the Eastern Virginia School for the Performing Arts in Williamsburg.

She attended New York University, studying biology and genetics. While there, she was able to take classes with the renowned teachers at the Tisch School for the Arts. After graduating, she returned to Hampton and began teaching and attending classes at the Arts Ballet studio. She joined the Riddick Dance company in August of 2022. Currently, between rehearsals, she teaches at the Beauty for Ashes School of Dance and for a nonprofit dance outreach program in local public schools.