Azya Warrick (Prince George’s County, Maryland) began her dance journey 12 years ago at Benjamin Foulois CPAA. There, she trained from 2013 to 2015, under Amanda Standard and Teresa Barnes. This experience enhanced her technical skills and artistic expression, motivating her to further her dance education at Divine Dance Institute (DDI). From 2014 to 2022, Azya diligently trained at DDI under the mentorship of Amanda Standard and Adrian Vincent James. This foundational training was instrumental in shaping her unique artistic voice and refining her skills. A proud graduate of Suitland High School & Center for Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA), Azya immersed herself in dance throughout all four years. Under the guidance of esteemed instructors Jannette Gillis, Linda Hallman-Darr, and Elana Anderson, she was also given the opportunity to perform works by Christopher Huggins, Levi Marsman, and more.

In 2018, Azya performed a reconstruction of Alvin Ailey’s iconic piece, Revelations alongside Paula Brown. This experience not only showcased her talent but also gave her the opportunity to perform in front of Judith Jamison.

Her excellence in dance extended beyond high school; she participated in the inaugural Kennedy Center Dance Lab in 2019, curated by Hope Boykin. There, she trained with Darrell Moultrie, Roxanne Lyst, Alicia Graf Mack, and Tiffany Rea-Fisher.

In May 2025, Ms. Warrick graduated from Alabama State University (ASU) with her Bachelors in Fine Arts. At ASU, she had the privilege of working with James R. Atkinson, Jr., Ronald K. Brown, Crystal Perkins, Nathan Trice, Ramone Wilkinson, Rodni Williams, Jerome Stigler, Lindsay Benton, and more.

From the halls of Suitland High School to the stages of Alabama State University, and now the highly acclaimed professional dance company, DBDT: Encore!, Azya continues to embody the spirit of creativity and perseverance that defines her remarkable dance career.