Vanessa began her training in classical ballet at the renowned Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB). Later going on to the Pennsylvania Ballet. As her career grew she landed in New York City dancing with Urban Ballet Theater. She has worked and studied among many notable choreographers/teachers including; Alan Hineline, Elena Kunikova, Darla Hoover,Wilhelm Burmann, David Howard, Marcia Dale Weary, Benjamin Millepied, Daniel Catanach, Suzi Taylor and Ryan Heffington. She has been blessed to travel the world throughout her performing career. In addition to concert dance Vanessa has appeared in such musicals as; Gershwin’s Crazy For You, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Music of the Night, and Jubilee! the Showgirl Spectacular in Las Vegas.
Currently residing in Los Angeles, Vanessa is so excited to be a founding member of C. Eule Dance West! Where she is also a member of City Ballet of Los Angeles and works as an instructor/trainer at Ballet Bodies, Debbie Reynolds (Patsy Metzger and Dancers), and Cardio Barre.