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Caroline McAleavey, originally from Trumbull, Connecticut, grew up training at Kanyok Arts Initiative in New York City under the mentorship of Laurie Kanyok. During that time, she discovered her true passion for jazz and musical theater and had the opportunity to work with artists such as Ann Reinking, Michael Mindlin, Billy Griffin, Karla Puno Garcia, and Tyler Hanes. Caroline’s devotion to jazz dance has landed her immense recognition, as she was named a 2023 National YoungArts Winner with Distinction in Jazz Dance. Currently, a fourth-year BFA student at the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, she has performed works by acclaimed artists such as Jiří Kylián, Christopher Wheeldon, Martha Graham, and Shahar Binyamini. While pursuing her degree, Caroline has also performed professionally with LA Dance Project at The Wallis Theater, and throughout LA as a part of the City of Dance project. Her versatility as a dancer has earned her opportunities such as performing “(I Had) The Time Of My Life” from Dirty Dancing at the inaugural Dance Hall of Fame ceremony. As of June 2026, she is now an apprentice in the renowned contemporary company Parsons Dance. Looking forward, Caroline hopes to continue to pursue both concert dance and Broadway, with dreams of progressing within Parsons Dance and performing in Broadway shows like Chicago, and Wicked. Caroline’s artistry lies in her versatility, athleticism and her ability to embody joy. Her true goal above all, is to bring joy to a world that definitely needs it.