Kaysha Smith was born in Chicago, IL, and began her training at Rockford Dance Company, where she performed as a company member in various lead roles. In 2017, Kaysha moved to NYC and graduated from the Certificate Program at The Ailey School in 2020. She was a member of the Ailey Student Performance Group (ASPG) her third year. There she had the opportunity to work with artists such as Darell Grand Moultrie, Matthew Rushing, Milton Myers, and Freddie Moore. She has attended summer intensives at Ballet Hispánico, The Ailey School, Ballet Chicago, and Milwaukee Ballet on scholarship. This is also Kaysha’s second season with the Pa’lante Scholars program under the direction of Rodney Hamilton at Ballet Hispánico, where she performs regularly for schools and events in the NYC area. Kaysha is so grateful to be dancing with Alison Cook Beatty Dance Company and recently had the amazing opportunity of touring the tri-state area. She performed at places like the Fairfield County Dance Festival and Windhover Performing Arts Center. Kaysha is very proud to be a part of this amazing company and is excited about upcoming projects.