April Watson began her dance training at age eight at University North Carolina School of the Arts Preparatory Program and graduated its High School Program in 2016. She spent her summers with the School of American Ballet, Houston Ballet, Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Charlotte Ballet, Indiana Ballet Conservatory, Dance Theatre of Harlem and Joffrey Academy, all on scholarship. After graduating from UNCSA, she spent two years in Los Angeles studying under the direction of Debbie Allen as an Artist in Residence. April joined Complexions in 2019, and has recently become part of the Complexions Academy faculty. In January 2025, April was highlighted as the digital Cover Star of Pointe Magazine @wca