About
Me
Ava-Grace Vermillion is from Stilwell, Kansas, where she began her dance journey at Perception Dance Company. She was also a proud member of the nationally acclaimed Notre Dame de Sion Dance Team. In May 2024, Ava-Grace graduated with a BFA in Dance Performance and a minor in Entrepreneurship from Chapman University. During her time at Chapman, she was an active member of the Chapman Stilettos, a student-led heels club.
Ava-Grace is trained in a diverse range of dance styles, including jazz, ballet, modern, heels, ballroom, and hip-hop. With a lifelong passion for dance, she specializes in dance, choreography, and teaching, aiming to establish a prominent career in the professional dance industry, both in LA, NYC, and internationally. Her entrepreneurial spirit drives her to explore innovative ways to blend her love for dance with her business acumen, creating meaningful connections within the dance community.
Her credits include working with industry luminaries such as Jackie Sleight, Brian Nicholson, Ido Tadmor, and Azuki Umeda.
MY BACKGROUND
I am a dancer, teacher, choreographer, and overall creative individual. My art reflects my passion for sharing emotions and experiences through movement. It is a universal language that brings people together. It is therapy, a transformative and healing force that can inspire and uplift both the creator and the viewer. My mission is to create a safe and inclusive space where individuals can explore their unique identities and take risks.