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Alyson Mattoon is originally from Sedona, Arizona. She attended the Virginia School of the Arts, where she studied ballet, jazz, modern dance, theater, and pilates with world-renowned instructors. Upon graduating from VSA with honors, Alyson began her professional career with the State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara in 2000, where she performed as a principal dancer for ten years. While dancing professionally, Alyson also received her pilates certification through Body Arts and Science International. In addition to dancing with Monat Dance and Clairobscur Dance Company in Los Angeles, Alyson works as a pilates instructor and is currently enrolled in the LEAP (Liberal Education for Arts Professionals) program.