The Ailey School

Arianna Stendardo began her training at the age of 5 at H-demia Danza in her home town of Monza, Italy, where she developed a love of modern dance. After graduating primary school, she continued her studies at Scuola del Musical (SDM) in Milan, where she had the opportunity to serve as assistant choreographer and performer in the production of the musical 9 to 5 at the Nazionale Theater. Arianna graduated from the Scuola del Musical as a musical performer in 2019 and later moved to New York to attend The Ailey School Certificate Program.  As a member of the Ailey Student Performance Group, Arianna has had the pleasure of working with choreographers such as Mia McSwain, Nathan Trice, Melanie Futorian, Antonio Brown, Paul Gamble, and Tiffany Carson. She has participated in intensives at Trinity Laban (UK), Parsons Dance Company, Earl Mosley’s Institute of the Arts and at the Institute of American Musical Theater. Arianna is also a choreographer and director, having directed several video projects for youth groups and emerging artists. She is a graduate of the Certificate Program, class of 2022 and is a Teaching Artist with the Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs.