Arianna Stendardo grew up in the city of Monza, Italy where she discovered her love of modern dance and a passion for the performing arts at the young age of five. She began training in classical and modern dance at Hdemia Danza di Monza while in primary school, taking it and a new love for the theater with her to study at Scuola del Musical (SDM) in Milan for secondary school. Throughout her time in school, Arianna performed in several musicals, the world-famous "9 to 5" being her final showcase at SDM- where she also acted as assistant choreographer- while also having sung alongside jazz and pop musicians alike in local caffes and clubs in Monza. Upon graduating in 2019, she took flight to New York City, where she studied and graduated from The Ailey School’s Professional Division Certificate Program with new knowledge and understanding of the world of modern dance. She has had the pleasure of working with such choreographers and directors as Sue Samuels, Nathan Trice, Simona Rodano, Hollie Wright, Paul Gamble, Tiffany Carson, and more. Arianna made her off-Broadway debut acting in “Frankenstein the Musical”, produced by Be Bold! Productions at The Players Theater. She worked again with the production company in “A Christmas Carol” as an actress and dancer. Arianna is currently a member of Sue Samuels’ Jazz Roots Dance Company, Anne Parichon-Buoncore’s APDANCEINC, Teresa Fellion's Bodystories, and Nathan Trice’s RITUALS--. This is Arianna’s first season with CLYMOVE.