Alana is an award-winning, classically trained dancer currently training and performing in the states of Georgia and South Carolina. She is a student in the Professional Training Program at Cary Ballet Conservatory and also serves as a dancewear model and private instructor for young dancers. Alana is also the author of the acclaimed Chasing Grace series, which inspires young dancers all around the world.
She has performed as a soloist, company ensemble member, Disney princess, wedding performer, national competitor, and choreographer. A strong woman of faith, Alana is committed to glorifying God through her gifts and using her platform to encourage others. Though she comes from an impoverished town, she has never allowed her circumstances to define her future or derail her dreams.
Known for her attention to detail, technical precision, and powerful stage presence, Alana’s goal is to earn a position in a professional dance company where she can continue to grow, inspire, and perform at the highest level.
Classical Ballet Technique
Ballet Terminology
Pointe
Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hip, Ballroom, Modern, and African Cultural Dance
Choreography
Strength and Flexibility
UofSC Summer Intensive - 2022
Joffrey Ballet Summer Intensive - 2022
UofSC Summer Intensive - 2023
UNCSA Ballet Summer Intensive - 2024
Cary Ballet Prix Week - 2025
Open Call Athens 2022
To the King - Lyrical - High Gold/ 3rd Overall
NYCDA Mobile 2022
Finger Fairy - Classical Variation - Platinum/ Outstanding Dancer Award
SHOWBIZ Nashville 2023
Fairy Doll- Classical Variation - Platinum 2nd Overall
Shake The Ground Savannah 2023
Rescue- Contemporary Self Choreographed - Platinum 1st Place Overall
Open Call Athens 2023
I Won't Say I'm in Love - Musical Theatre - Self Choreographed- Diamond - 1st Place Overall
Fairy Doll- Classical Variation - Platinum 2nd Overall
Rescue- Contemporary Self Choreographed - 3rd Place Overall
Universal Ballet Competition 2023
Fairy Doll- Classical Variation - 2nd Place
OC Nationals 2023
Rescue- Contemporary Self Choreographed - 2nd Place Overall - National Principal Lead Title Recipient
SHOWBIZ Duluth 2024
La Fille Mal Gardee- Classical Variation - 1st Place Overall
Imagine Spartanburg 2024
La Bayadere - Nikiya's Death- Classical Variation - 1st Place/ Title Winner
World Ballet Competition 2024
Top 20 International Competitor
Revolution Spartanburg 2024
Hedwigs Theme- Contemporary Pointe Self Choreographed - 1st Place
Fusion Spartanburg 2025
Born Alone- Contemporary - 1st Place Over All - SHOWSTOPPER Award
SHOWBIZ Duluth 2025
Finger Fairy - Classical Variation - 3rd Place Overall
Open Call 2025
Born Alone- Contemporary - 1st Place Medora - Classical Variation- 2nd Place
2025 The Nutcracker - Harlequin Doll, Dream Fairy Lead, Flowers Corps
2025 Movement in the Mountains - Featured Soloist
2025 The Sleeping Beauty - Ukrainian Ballet
2024 The Nutcracker - Ukrainian Ballet
2024 The Nutcracker - Grand Ball Queen
2024 Sleeping Beauty - Vivacity Fairy
2023 The Nutcracker - Clara
2023 Oceans - Soloist
2023 Paquita - Corps
2022 King of Kings - Soloist
2022 Modern Marvels - Cast Member
2021 Joyful Joyful - Soloist (Angel)
2021 The Story - Corps
2021 The Lion King - Cast Member
2021 Cinderella - Cast Member
2020 The Little Match Girl - Lead Fire Dancer
2020 101 Dalmatians - Cruella Deville
2020 Greatest Showman - Soloist
2019 The Nutcracker - Mother Ginger Tumbler
2017 Matilda - Lavender
2016 Christmas Jamboree - Candy Cane
2016 Beauty and the Beast - Tea Cup
2015 The Nutcracker - Little Mice
2015 Spring Time - Butterfly
2014 The Nutcracker - Angel