Bria Vainqueur

Bria, born and raised in New Jersey, began her dance journey at the age of three with InSpira Performing Arts Academy. An InSpira "lifer," Bria trained at InSpira and Princeton Youth Ballet, progressing through the ranks of InSpira's Academy Program. "I eat, sleep, and breathe dance; I couldn't imagine my life without it," Bria shares. Her extensive training includes Ballet Hispánico, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Rockettes Dance Training, Alvin Ailey, and NJPAC.

Bria pursued a double major BFA in Dance with a ballet focus and Psychology at Towson University. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she transferred to Rutgers University, continuing her studies and adding a master's in education to her goals. Currently, Bria is part of the Pa’lante Scholarship Program at Ballet Hispánico and is in her second season with them. She is completing her studies online with Kean University while actively pursuing her professional ballet dreams in New York City.

Bria's aspiration is to become a professional dancer and to inspire audiences through her passionate performances. "I want to build a relationship with the audience, where I am noticed because of the passion I have when I perform," she says, hoping that her dance will leave a lasting impact and inspire others to pursue dance themselves.