Alison Vivas was born in Parker, Colorado, but relocated to Honolulu in 2010. She received her dance training at Parker Dance Academy and then later continued her training at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She has trained in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Modern dance. Alison performed with Iona Contemporary Dance Company from 2014-2017 and has previously taught Dance with Parker Dance Academy, Applause Performance Academy, and Creative Kids Dance. In addition, Alison served as the co-director of One Love Ministries’ youth ministry from 2016-2020 with her husband Maiola.