Olivia Eley

Dancers

Olivia Eley is a native of Paducah, KY, where she began dancing at the age of two under the instruction of Beverly Rogers and David Foresman at the Beverly Rogers Academy of Dance. In addition, she trained in acting and dance at Mainstage School of Performing Arts and studied voice with Emily Black and Bonnie Keen. Olivia is well-versed in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, pom, pointe, modern, and musical theatre. She danced competitively, earning numerous regional and national awards for her technique and artistry. 

A two-time NDA All-American dancer and proud alum of the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts, Olivia has performed professionally as a featured dancer in shows at Cedar Point and Holiday World theme parks. She recently graduated from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN with a BFA in Musical Theatre and minor in Dance. While at Lipscomb, Olivia performed in CATS, Crazy For You, Hamlet and Big Fish. Driven by her passion for teaching and choreography, she served as the assistant choreographer for CATS, the spring dance concert Elevate, and the Greek life production of Singarama. When she’s not on stage, Olivia enjoys adventures with friends, reading, crocheting, listening to oldies music, and celebrating her love for all things Elvis! She is deeply grateful to her fiancé, Mason, and family for their love and support throughout her journey. Olivia is honored to join the Alabama Theatre family on stage and looks forward to creating magical memories with audiences from near and far.