Yalini, 16, is a ballet dancer from New York City. She started her training at the age of three and joined the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) JKO School Children’s Division shortly after, continuing with the program until she turned 13. Since 2017, she has performed in A Dancer’s Christmas. After joining SLK Ballet School in 2022, Yalini has taken part in productions including New York Stories and Chopiniana. She has also taken lessons at Steps On Broadway and Downtown Dance Factory.