ADANNA RAE SMALLS (Guest Artist) of Brooklyn, NY, began her dance training at the Abrons Arts Center Henry Street Settlement in New York City. In 2021, she graduated as an Ailey dance major from the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan. She is currently enrolled as a professional division student in the Certificate Program at the Ailey School and has also trained at the Harlem School of the Arts and Steps. Ms. Smalls has worked with choreographers and artists including Clifton Brown, Freddie Moore, Daniel Catnach, Aubrey Lynch, and Natalia Johnson.