Alexis Arria

Originally from Demorest, Georgia, Alexis began her studies with the Gainesville School of Ballet for nine years under the direction of Diane Callahan. She has received additional training through summer programs with Naples Ballet Academy, Orlando Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, and Ballet Academy East in New York City on full scholarship. Before moving to Atlanta, Alexis trained at Orlando Ballet School for three years as a trainee and performed multiple corps de ballet roles alongside the company. She also trained in Atlanta Ballet’s conservatory program for three years on full scholarship under the direction of Sharon Story, John McFall, and Armando Luna. As a soloist she has performed many roles such as “ Clara “ in the nutcracker, the “ Sugar Plum Fairy “, “ Aurora “ from Sleeping Beauty, “ Grahn Variation “ from Pas De Quatre, “ Kitri “ from Don Quixote, “ The Queen “ in John Mcfall’s Sleeping Beauty, “ Elsa “ in A Frozen Ballet, and “ Mina “ in Paulo Manso de Sousa’s production of Dracula. Alexis joined Fort Wayne Ballet as a Corps de Ballet member for their 2020-2021 season. She then moved to Pittsburgh, PA after being hired as a company artist for Confluence Ballet Co. for their inaugural season. Alexis then got the opportunity to work with Northwest Arkansas Ballet Theatre as a guest artist and is thrilled to be joining as a full time company artist starting her second season here in NWA.

Alexis has an extensive background in yoga, pilates, personal training, and progressive strength training for dancers. She is excited to guide the next generation of dancers in their dance and fitness journey as the Strength and Conditioning Instructor, and Pre-Pointe, Pointe and Ballet Instructor for Season 5 at TPDC.