ARIA

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Aria started dancing when she was 3 years old and has trained primarily with Carrie Patterson at the Dance and Music Academy. She is in her second season as a member of the Chicago Repertory Ballet Youth Ensemble, under the direction of Wade Schaaf.  She has performed extensively both regionally and nationally, was selected as a scholarship recipient and Junior Corps Assistant for Bella Moxi, was the 2021 Metamorphosis Fearless Evolution "Take Flight" Award Recipient, and was chosen to be a part of the Dance Spectacular National Company for CRU dance. She has competed at the YAGP Chicago and Indianapolis regionals, the UBC Chicago regionals, and the YAGP finals in Tampa.  She was selected to attend the Joffrey Ballet 5 Week Advanced Summer Intensive in 2022.  Aria is thrilled to begin her first season in Visceral Studio Company and further her training and artistry under the direction of Nick Pupillo and the Visceral Dance Center staff. 

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