Olivia Lou, a Jacksonville, Florida native fell in love with it at the young age of 3. She began her pre-professional dance training at LaVilla School of the Arts & continued to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (HS diploma). She graduated college from Jacksonville University's B.F.A dance program in 2011, where she had the opportunity to perform works by Jennifer Muller, David Parsons, Také Ueyama, Adrienne Clancy, and Christian Von Howard. Olivia has had the honor of touring nationally and internationally with Jennifer Muller/The Works of New York City, Surfscape Contemporary Dance Theatre of Florida, Clancy Works of D.C., and Company Danzante of Virginia. Her career also includes over sixteen years of teaching, choreographing, and writing and implementing curriculum for various styles and ages. She has lead dance departments as a Production Manager, Prop Manager, and an Assistant Director of the ADC dance company. Her experience also includes adjudicating competitions and auditions. Olivia is based in Virginia but travels the U.S. teaching master classes, private lessons (in person and virtual), and as a  guest choreographer.