Allyia Nelloms is a Dayton native whose training includes the University of the Arts (where she graduated with a BFA in Dance Performance), Eleone Dance Theatre, and Stivers School for the Arts. She has danced original casted and/or restaged works by Sidra Bell, Tommie-Waheed Evans, Gary Jeter, Bill T. Jones, and Bobbi Jene Smith to name a few. Aside from her role as a performer, Allyia has felt most passionate about serving her community through teaching and choreography, which both allow her to cultivate spaces not only for learning - but healing and community. She’s enjoyed exploring these same passions through her own dialogue-based platform as well as facilitating her own learning programs and “Healing” movement workshops. She has had the opportunity to teach and have her choreography showcased at various dance programs throughout Ohio and beyond, including The International Association of Blacks in Dance Conference. Allyia is excited to further explore her artistic voice in her second year as a JB Fellow with the company this season.
