ABOUT ME

Aleari Reed was born in Montgomery, AL and moved to Atlanta, GA when she was 4 years old. Dance has always been her first love. She could dance before she could talk. At age 11, Aleari started watching and learning from dancers she saw on Youtube. The very first dance she learned was ‘Whip My Hair’ choreographed by Dejan Tubic and Janelle Ginestra. From then on, she knew she wanted to be a dancer and started to teach herself different routines everyday. 

At age 16, Aleari knew there was more out there for her, so she auditioned and joined The ATLA Company based in Atlanta, GA. There, she trained in hip hop under the direction of former dancer, choreographer, director, and movement coach, Kiki Ely. Throughout her time with ATLA, She received opportunities to work with creatives such as Anthony Burrell, Jamaica Craft, Josh Smith, Karena Evans, and others. She also earned a few paid gigs such as a live performance with Layton Greene, Rolling Loud with Coca Vango, and dancing on hit show ‘P-Valley’ for the 3 episodes. At age 18, Aleari went on to further her training at the American Musical and Dramatic Arts College and Conservatory. She trained in various styles of dance that enhanced her movement quality such as ballet, contemporary, jazz, broadway, hiphop, and improv. During her career at AMDA, Aleari worked with choreographers such as Justin Conte, Dasha Teratova, Devin Solomon, and so many others. During the pandemic lockdown, Aleari joined a dance company called Motus created by Diana Matos. 

Outside of dance, Aleari enjoys exercising her creativity through self producing shorts films, photoshoots, and graphic design.  In high school, Aleari earned her graphic design cord and seal. Also, in 2020 she started working as a treatment writer for film director, Roger Alexander, who has directed music videos for Lil Baby, Queen Naija, Vedo, and many more.  

The thing Aleari loves most about dance is the therapy it provides for the world and self. Her goal is to travel the world helping young adults cultivate the gift of dance.