Alia Kache, a New York based dancer, choreographer, and educator, was born in Chattanooga, TN and attended a performing arts school beginning in the 6th grade. She soon earned a scholarship to the Chattanooga Ballet where she trained while also taking classes at school.  After high school she began training with world renowned dance company, Alvin Ailey. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre is primarily an African-American modern dance company based in New York, New York and founded in 1958. After graduating from the Ailey/Fordham B.F.A. program in 2004, she subsequently joined Ailey II and later became rehearsal director. As an Enneagram Type 1, her attention to detail has been such a gift in her career. But, as we’ve heard from other type 1s, that ‘inner critic' –that voice in the head that constantly challenges you to do better – can make or break you. She refers to that voice as an ‘unwelcome roommate’. Alia says, “at times it’s helpful but only because I’m stubborn!" I think she sums it up perfectly when she says, “If I can rally myself to spite myself, I more than persevere!” Alia has appeared in Laurie Simon’s Music of Regret – Act III (pocket watch), Radio City Christmas Spectacular 75th Anniversary DVD, and Cordoniu Navidad 2007 (Barcelona, Spain). She was a featured dancer in Big League Theatricals’ Aida and performed with Disney’s The Lion King (Gazelle Tour). Alia performed in 2019 on Broadway in The Lion King and will be performing with the Lion King touring company beginning in March, 2020. She has recently choreographed for the Memphis Ballet and for Ailey II. She is currently choreographing a duet for Houston Contemporary based on the Inner Critic of an Enneagram Type 1 that is entitled “One”. This is a 5-minute contemporary dance piece that follows two dancers as they duel (complete with fencing inspired costumes and footwork) to determine who will persevere. Oh, and I get to call her my daughter-in-law.  For more information visit Alia’s website : AliaKache.com Follow her on Instagram at: @luvlicap