Lily Ward

Lily Ward is a North Carolina native and proud alumna of Triangle Academy of Dance, where

she received extensive training in Classical Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary dance. During her

years at TAD, Lily was also a member of the studio’s Jazz Teams.

A 2024 graduate of TAD, Lily performed extensively with Carolina Youth Ballet in numerous

productions, including The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Swan Lake, Coppélia,

La Bayadère, and Sleeping Beauty.

Lily is currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration. She brings the same dedication,

creativity, and compassion she developed throughout her years as a dancer to her work with

TAD’s youngest students.

As a member of the TAD faculty, Lily focuses primarily on the young children’s program. As a

former TAD student herself, she understands the important role a teacher can play in a young

dancer’s development. Lily is passionate about creating a warm, encouraging classroom where

children can build confidence, develop a strong technical foundation, and, most importantly,

discover a lifelong love of dance.