Aria began dancing at the age of three at her local dance school, undertaking Royal Academy of Dance ballet exams from Pre-Primary to Advanced 1 and ISTD Modern up to Intermediate. Aria was also an active member of her dance school’s competition team, performing in lyrical, contemporary, ballet, and jazz styles.
In 2015 Aria gained a place on the associate programme with Chantry Dance Company and trained with them weekly until 2018. This education broadened her knowledge of Contemporary Dance techniques and Contemporary/Neoclassical Ballet. Aria is grateful to have been offered performance opportunities with the company, such as performing on the main stage at MOVE it dance convention.
As a teen, Aria began assisting dance classes at her local dance school and fell in love with the profession. She consequently applied to the Royal Academy of Dance to train to teach.
In 2022, Aria graduated from the Royal Academy of Dance with a first-class degree (BA) in Ballet Education and a distinction in the RAD Licentiate (LRAD). Aria also undertook the Karsavina Heritage Award and received commendation for the Rachel Cameron Prize. Aria obtains active RAD RTS (registered teacher’s status).
Aria is also a qualified PBT (Progressive Ballet Technique) instructor and Acro Dance Instructor (Acrobatic Arts). Aria is passionate about utilising dance for physical and mental-well-being and strives to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
