Averie began his dance training at I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA in Fort Worth, TX. He went on to the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a BFA in Modern Dance Performance. Averie received scholarships to summer intensives at Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Saint Louis Dance Theatre, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. He has worked with Camille A. Brown, Robert Battle, Ray Mercer, Desmond Richardson, and Baye & Asa. He joined the company in 2026.