Mentor
Adriana Trigiani began dancing at a young age, training in various styles. She earned her BA in Dance Performance from Stockton University where she was also a former member of the university’s nationally ranked dance team. She competed yearly in the collegiate UDA Nationals in Orlando, Florida at the ESPN Center in Walt Disney World in the open jazz and hip hop categories. As well as being on the team, she was heavily involved in the dance program at the university. She choreographed yearly pieces as well as being stage manager and lighting designer for numerous Stockton Dance Shows. She also had the opportunity to travel to Palm Springs California to perform with the Micheal Nickerson-Rossi dance company in their International Dance Festival. After college, she then went on to become a UDA Staff member, traveling and teaching dance to many high school and college dance teams.
What is your favorite charity?
My favorite charity is JDRF. My sister was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 3, so this charity has always been near and dear to my heart.
Who is the person who inspires you to dance?
The person who inspires me the most to dance is my mom. She has been my number 1 supporter since day one and always believes in me, even on my bad days.
What is your favorite dance accomplishment so far?
My favorite dance accomplishment to date is being on the Stockton University’s Dance Team. We recently took home first in the northeast in our division for jazz and second in the northeast in our division for hip hop at Battle of the Northeast through UDA. I am so proud of this team!
What is your favorite TV show?
My favorite TV show without a doubt is Friends. I love it so much that I convinced my RA freshman year to decorate our floor with a Friends theme.
What is your favorite travel memory?
My favorite travel memory was when my family surprised me with a trip to go see the Rockettes in New York for my 13th birthday. It was my first time being in Times Square, I’ll never forget it!
