Ariana

Lily

Lily was born and raised on Bainbridge Island, WA and is a proud fourth generation "Islander". At eight years old, she was invited to watch her neighbor's dance class where it was love at first sight. 

In 2016, Lily began running the dance department at the Silverdale YMCA and grew the program to a whole new level while enjoying teaching kids from all different backgrounds. In 2022 Lily had the opportunity to start her own dance studio and started down the journey to provide a safe and educational studio to all children in North Kitsap

After graduating from Bainbridge High School, Lily moved to Echo Park in Los Angeles to work with inner city children and teens. She had copious opportunities to study new styles of dance and perform all over California. Lily's love of the Pacific Northwest brought her back to Kitsap where she taught at various dance studios for several years.

Ariana took master classes from Alvin Ailey, Disney, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seaworld, dance companies throughout Seattle, and the 5th Avenue Theater. 

Dance was a safe haven for her. Making dance accessible to all including at risk youth and people who have experienced trauma has always been a passion. Ariana loves working with kids and families. She thrives in equipping students with dance skills and encouraging them as they develop their own creative voice and confidence.

Aside from dance training she has taught as a tutor and executive function coach. She majored in English Literature and business and loves books. She marred her high school sweetheart and has 3 kids and 2 corgi

While living in Oahu, Ariana was a part of a contemporary team that choreographed and performed together. There she also did musical Theater and attended a master class with Disney Aulani.

Ariana began training in the Kitsap County area in ballet, jazz, modern dance and hip-hop after taking a class through the Boys and Girls club at the age of 12.