Yaneli Banuelas

Yaneli Banuelas was born and raised in Roswell, New Mexico. In 2024, she relocated to Phoenix to pursue her education at Arizona State University, where she is majoring in Kinesiology and minoring in Dance.

Yaneli began dancing at the age of five, starting with ballet and tap. As her passion for dance grew, she explored a wide range of styles, including jazz, modern, hip-hop, lyrical, contemporary, and Irish step dancing. In high school, she entered the competitive dance scene, which marked the beginning of her journey into choreography.

After teaching her first class, Yaneli discovered that teaching the next generation was more than just an interest—it was a true passion.