Ariela began her dance journey at Verdi Dance Academy in August 2017, studying ballet before expanding her training to include Modern and Lyrical dance. Her dedication, growth, and passion for teaching led her to become an Assistant Teacher for the Pre-Primary and Melody A-1 classes in the 2025-2026 dance seasons.

In Fall 2026, Ariela advanced to the position of Instructor for the Primary class while continuing her role as Senior Assistant for the Melody A-1 class. She is honored to share her love of dance with the next generation of students and remains committed to fostering a positive and inspiring learning environment