Ariana Wheeless started her dance journey at the age of 3. She studied dance at Round Rock Repertory and later found a home at Greater Austin Dance Academy where she trained for 9 years. Ariana studied ballet, jazz, hip hop, pointe, lyrical, contemporary, and her favorite tap. She was also a member of GADT, the studios company for 9 years. Throughout her time at GADA she was an assistant teacher and is now so excited to be teaching and inspiring children again. Ariana was a member of Cedar Ridge Royalty and served as a line officer and member of their Elite Jazz Company her senior year. She plans to transfer to Texas State University to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy. She is so thrilled be teaching at GADA the place that inspired her love of dance.