April Watson began her dance training at age eight at University North Carolina School of the Arts Preparatory Program. In 2016, April graduated from University North Carolina School of the Arts High School Program. She spent her summers with School of American Ballet, Houston Ballet, Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Charlotte Ballet, Indiana Ballet Conservatory, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and Joffrey of Chicago all on scholarship.
After graduating from UNCSA, she spent two years in Los Angeles, CA studying under the direction of Debbie Allen as an Artist in Residence on scholarship. She danced with Complexions Contemporary Ballet in NYC for six years, performing works by Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson. She joined BalletX as a full time dancer in 2026.
