Jenna Graves began her dance training at Olga Kresin's Ballet School in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and later attended the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. She trained at The Ailey School as a scholarship student, and was a member of the dance company Eleone Connections.  Ms. Graves has participated in a number of dance competitions including the Youth America Grand Prix, Tanzolymp, and Barcelona International Dance Competition.  She has performed works by choreographers Carlos dos Santos, Tony Powell, Pedro Ruiz, Francesca Harper, as well as Ailey II’s artistic director, Troy Powell.  This is her second season with Ailey ll.