Elliana Walmsley

Elliana Walmsley was born on June 23, 2007, in Boulder, Colorado. She began her dance training at 18 months old, attending various dance academies including The Joffrey Ballet in Scottsdale, Arizona, the Michelle Latimer Academy in Centennial, Colorado, and The Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles. Her professional career in dance began at age 8 when she was cast in ‘Dance Moms’ seasons 6, 7, and 8, becoming a permanent cast member. This exposure provided a significant platform for her early career, establishing her as a notable young dancer.

Following her time on ‘Dance Moms’, Walmsley transitioned into other performance opportunities. In 2017, she took on the lead role of Grace in the off-Broadway musical ‘Dance Divas Nutcracker’. The production ran at Theatre Row in New York City, with a portion of proceeds benefiting “Dancers with Cancer.” She further showcased her dance abilities as a professional dancer on ‘Dancing with the Stars: Juniors’ in 2018. A notable achievement in her dance career was winning the Mini Female Best Dancer title at The Dance Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, in July 2018. In July 2019, Walmsley secured the starring role of Clara in the 2019/2020 ‘Radio City Christmas Spectacular’ alongside The Rockettes, a role she pursued for three years.

Beyond dance, Walmsley has developed an acting career and a strong digital presence. She plays Claire on BRAT TV’s ‘Chicken Girls’, appearing in Seasons 7 through 11 and its associated docuseries and mini-series. She also appeared in the sitcom ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ as a dancer. Since November 2020, Walmsley has built a substantial following as a YouTube personality, accumulating 2.2 million subscribers and a total reach of 12 million across her social media platforms. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to found Escapade Beauty, a perfume line, further diversifying her professional endeavors.