The Ailey School

Larissa is a dancer, commercial model and voice actor from Sydney, Australia. She is based in London, and is sponsored by the Arts Council England as an artist of exceptional talent.

She received her early training in jazz and theatre dancer at a local dance school in Sydney.  In 2014 she was accepted to The Ailey School, the official school of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT).  She moved to New York to further her training in classical ballet, modern dance, contemporary, hip hop and commercial dance.  In her final year of study, Larissa was one of a select group of students chosen to perform with the AAADT in Alvin Ailey's ballet "Memoria" during their New York City Center season. 

During her time in New York City, Larissa was granted the opportunity to attend the school at Jacob’s Pillow, where she worked intensively with Tony Award winning choreographer Chet Walker.  It was there that she discovered her love for the world of musical theatre.

Since moving in London in 2018, her prominent credits include: The Snowman at London West End's Peacock Theatre, Rambert Dance Company, London Fashion Week, Selfridges Christmas Show with Gareth Pugh, NBC Universal television and Joss Arnott Dance Company.

In her free time, Larissa enjoys spending time in nature and travelling.  She is deeply curious about the wonders of the world and forever open to exploring all opportunities that are presented to her.