Photo by Cathryn Farnsworth

Ava La France is a multidisciplinary movement artist based in Los Angeles, California, with a passion for “all things dance.” She brings dedication, hard work, and extensive training in contemporary dance, ballet, jazz, and hip hop to every creative scene. While pursuing her BFA in dance at the University of Southern California Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, she has also explored forms including Bollywood, dancehall, Campbellocking, and house, fueling her desire for growth and cultural understanding, while also influencing her performance and choreographic work.

On stage, Ava has performed in works by Mandy Moore, Tyce Diorio, JA Collective, and Martha Graham, amongst others. Her screen credits include ABC’s Disney Holiday Special alongside Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, a campaign for Hommey, and a multitude of film projects with artists like Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt. Regardless of the setting or medium, Ava brings her genuine intention and identity to share a story, convey emotion, and make an impact on whoever is watching.

Ava also trains with the renowned choreographer Tessandra Chavez, whom she assists at local studios and nationally with Radix Dance Convention. Her experience as an assistant, alongside her upbringing in the competitive dance circuit, has inspired her interest in mindset work. Through her minor in performance science, Ava studies the intersection of the mind, body, and business, with the goal of using this information to foster positive mindset growth for high performers.