Arielle Francois is from Long Island, New York. She started dancing at the age of 6 and she’s loved it ever since. Arielle competed on her high school dance team at Kellenberg Memorial High School for four years. There she competed in jazz, hip hop and pom. By her senior year of high school, she had started choreographing for her dance team as well as others.

Following high school, she continued her dance career on the St. John’s University Dance Team. At St. John’s, she choreographed and performed at UDA Nationals all four years of college. Arielle is currently a middle school teacher pursuing her Masters Degree in Special Education. She is also the Head Coach of the Junior Varsity Dance Team at her alma mater. This is her 2nd season choreographing and her 1st time co-choreograping with Josh. She is so excited to share this piece and dance for her 4th season.