Arianna Polite currently resides in Philadelphia, PA, where she is pursuing her BFA in dance at the University of the Arts. She has had the opportunity to work with choreographers from around the world including Hélène Simoneau, Shayla-Vie Jenkins, and Katie Swords Thurman. Arianna attended the American College Dance Association (ACDA) in 2023 and was invited to perform at ACDA’s Nationals, which led her to perform at Jacob’s Pillow ACDA showcase. In addition to her love of dance, she also refers to herself as a writer. She has a fondness for articulating issues regarding the ways humans interact in everyday relationships. Arianna has recently been hired to be a part of Shayla-Vie Jenkins' new work which is set to premiere in September of this year.