“Alanna is a powerhouse shaping the next generation of movement artists.”

Born and raised in Cambridge, MA, Alanna has sharpened her tools for over 25 years in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, contemporary, modern, hip hop, and street styles. A true artist in both performance and battle culture, she brings a dynamic energy that fuses technique, creativity, and Black joy.

At just the age of 16, she danced for Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, and Lil’ Nas X at the MTV VMAs, toured internationally with The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour, and performed on major platforms like Showtime, Netflix, and Nickelodeon. She was also an Associate Choreographer for Toni Stone at the Huntington Theatre, showcasing her ability to shape and direct movement behind the scenes.

In the world of popping and battle culture, Alanna is a force. Trained under the Almighty Megatron and Shallow under Slaughter House Kingz, ILLana-Popz continues to break barriers for women in the scene. She placed 2nd at Red Bull Dance Your Style Boston in 2024 & 2025, securing her spot at Red Bull’s National Finals, solidifying her presence in the competitive dance world. She has also taken titles at Stackin’ Styles Groove Punch and The Funk Poppin’ Battle, further cementing her reputation as a fierce competitor.

Beyond the stage, she strives to extends her work to bridge the Hearing and Deaf communities. Her movement is about more than just dance—it’s about creating a visualization of music. Focusing on inclusion, confidence, and providing the youth with the tools to find their own voices through movement.

She continues making history by blending street and stage, battle and choreography, and tradition and innovation.