Vanessa Bonilla, from Woodbridge NJ, began her training at a young age where she developed her passion for dance. She attended East Brunswick Magnet Schools performing arts program as a dance major under the direction of Cleo Mack. While studying modern and ballet she found a deep interest in concert dance. Vanessa continued her training at The Ohio State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and minors in Psychology and Disability Studies. While at Ohio State, Vanessa performed works by Martha Graham, Anna Sokolow, Jose Limon, Daniel Roberts, Eddie Taketa, and other artists. There she had the opportunity to continue her passion for dance abroad in Paris, Denmark, and Brazil.