Biography

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Anodja Brianna began
her dance journey at the age of 6. Captivated by Latin dance, including
Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue, she was inspired to explore a range of
styles and develop her own rhythm.

Her strong and versatile background compasses ballet, modern, jazz,
horton, and contemporary dance. Anodja trained with several
prestigious companies in the Philadelphia area, such as The Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco), Creative Reaction, The Chocolate Ballerina Company, and Symmetry Dance & Wellness.

Additionally, she participated in summer intensives at Drexel University and Artist Receiving Knowledge (ARK). Anodja earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Dance, studying under esteemed faculty members like Beau Hancock, Chandra Moss-Thorne,Rain Ross, and Caitlin Quinn-Pittenger.

Upon graduating, she became a key mentor, teacher, and dancer with
Philadelphia Ballet under the High School Choreographic Mentorship
Program, led by Miriam Giguere and Jourdan Cooper. She also
competed at World of Dance New Jersey and the World of Dance
Championship Series in Anaheim, California with Creative Reaction's
second company, Creative Contemp.

Throughout her career, Anodja has faced numerous obstacles, including being labeled as lacking technical prowess and dealing with
dissatisfaction due to the unwelcoming nature of parts of the dance
community. Despite these challenges, she continues to push past
criticism with relentless hard work, dedication, and authenticity.

Her approach is guided by the belief that how you are viewed as a
dancer is determined by the energy you bring. As she has learned from
The Business of Dance by Menina Fortunato, “Every class and
experience can be unique and transformational; however, it’s up to you to
show up and be consistent.” In addition to her extensive dance training, Anodja has ventured into modeling and built a professional career that complements her artistic pursuits. She continues to embody her passion for dance and artistry through every aspect of her life.