• Born in New Bern, North Carolina
• Raised in Summerville, South carolina
• At 10 years old: Began her dance training with local teachers
• At 12 years old: Entered the Washington School of Ballet (2 years)
• Attended a Summer Session at the School of American Ballet
• Invited to enter the winter session at the SAB on a full scholarship
• October 1989: Became an Apprentice with NYCB
• January 1990: Promoted to a Member of the CDB 
• January 1995: Promoted to Soloist
• Spring 2000: Promoted to Principal Dancer

In July 2000: She married former NYCB Principal Dancer James Fayette

Honors and Prices:

• December 1997: Received her B.A. in Eglish from Fordham University