began her dance training with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School. She continued her training at the School of American Ballet, where she was awarded the Mae L. Wien Award for Outstanding Promise in 1992 and was asked to join the New York City Ballet (NYCB) that same year. During her six years with NYCB, she danced in many roles in the Balanchine, Robbins and Martins repertoire. This is her third season with White Oak Dance Project.