Onalie began her training at the Boston School of Ballet, and was awarded a scholarship to attend Walnut Hill School of Performing Arts in Natick. She received a BFA in Dance from SUNY Purchase, performing extensively with the SUNY Dance Corps, in choreography by Balanchine, Antony Tudor, Bronislava Nijinska, and ABT’s Enrique Martinez. Professionally she danced with numerous ballet and modern companies, including New Jersey Ballet, Minnesota Dance Theater, Connecticut Ballet, and Anna Myer and Dancers. Ms. Arts has taught ballet throughout New England from beginners to college and professional level for over 15 years.