From Cincinnati, Ohio, Claire began her training with the Cincinnati Ballet Academy. Alongside Cincinnati Ballet, Claire attended The School of Creative and Performing Arts and performed classical, neoclassical, modern, and contemporary pieces. At 16 Claire joined the Cincinnati Ballet’s Professional Training division studying under Victoria Morgan and was promoted to Trainee for the 2022-23 season under direction of Jodie Gates. Claire’s repertoire with the company included corps de ballet roles in Victoria Morgan’s Nutcracker, Cinderella, and Bold Moves Performances. As well as the trainee production of George Balanchine’s Raymonda. In 2023, Claire danced as a fellowship dancer for Ballet Austin. Where she performed in Steven Mills Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty. In the summers, Claire trained with San Francisco Ballet, Ballet West, and Carolina Ballet.