Carley began ballet training in 2007 at the Conservatory of Dance in Silver City, NM. Before ballet, she trained in jazz, tap, and musical theater. She performed roles such as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Snow Queen in the studio’s annual productions and with the studio’s company at local events and rest homes.

Early in her training, Carley joined the National Dance Institute of New Mexico (NDI-NM), participating in intensive programs and performing in numerous shows. She later studied contemporary dance at NMSU, performed with the Contemporary Dance Theatre, and attended five ACDA conferences.

In 2019, Carley earned her MBA from NMSU and works full time at NMSU. She volunteers with Pride of New Mexico with Ballet Folklorico Orgullo de Nuevo Mexico, as well as helping coordinate marching band events and performances. Currently, she teaches modern dance to adults at Verdi Academy, sharing her love of movement and her experience in both performance and education.