About

A creative force born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Elleanna Spinelli is a dancer, artist, and event organizer. In 2019, she graduated from Arizona State University with a BFA in Dance Performance. Elleanna incorporates various mediums, such as photography, painting, film, music, and spoken word, into her dance practice to engage and challenge her creative ideas. She explores multiple styles of dance including vogue, and contemporary. 

One of Elleanna’s significant accomplishments includes producing an evening length event, “The Delight Manifesto.” This event shined a light on developing artists, of multiple mediums, in the Phoenix area to present their work and experiences in one shared space. It was her way of circulating her electric vibrations, organizational skills, and the ability to lead and unify her community. 

Also known as Elleanna Paragon Prodigy, she has stormed various online battle platforms and in-person events across the country. She holds the AZ Ballroom community to a high standard by being the Arizona house mother of the Kiki House of Paragon. While developing the Ballroom community alongside her house members, the Kiki House of Paragon, is determined to create space to freely express themselves within historical and cultural foundations. She was recently awarded by the West Coast Ballroom Alliance "2023 Arizona's Finest Of The Year."

Elleanna loves learning and her studies lead her to train at intensives with Danielle Agami Rennie Harris, Rosanna Tavarez and more. She also attended The American Dance Festival, a six-week professional dance intensive, where she studied Counter-technique, Gaga, and Creative Process. These experiences shaped her investigative perspective allowing a deep exploration of dance technique and performance. In addition to her studies and event management, Elleanna enjoys performing in local productions such as the annual concerts at Arizona State University, Bernstein MASS, BLKTNA, Science Exposed, and the Beta Dance Festival. 

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She continues to develop her artistry through traveling, community leadership, and expanding her creative repertoire. She continues to take steps to inspire, guide, and mentor inside the Arizona dance community.