Giovanna Ward is an NYC based artist and Maryland native. She began dancing at age three under Laura Ward-Moran at The Maryland School of Ballet and Modern Dance and was part of the inaugural class of The John Carroll School’s College Preparatory Dance Program. Giovanna graduated in 2021 with a fine arts distinction, the Fine Arts Award, and served as president of the Dance National Honor Society.

Giovanna is a 2025 graduate of The Boston Conservatory at Berklee with a BFA in Contemporary Dance Performance. During her time at the Conservatory, she worked closely with influential faculty including Michelle Chassé, John Lam, Brian McGinnis, Tommy Coye, Dustienne Miller, and Kurt Douglas. She also performed works by acclaimed choreographers such as Hope Boykin, Jennifer Archibald, Daniel Pelzig, and Asia Pyron, and was featured in several Berklee ensembles, including The Janet Jackson Experience directed by John Roberts and Tia Fuller. In 2024, Giovanna was selected to perform a new work by Jennifer Archibald at KCON LA, with performances at both the LA Convention Center and the CRYPTO.COM Arena.

Beyond performance, Giovanna has expanded her artistry through choreography and creative direction. Most recently, she choreographed a full-length production of The Wild Party and directed and produced a benefit Britney Spears tribute cabaret, raising over $800 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Giovanna’s strength lies in her adaptability and dance versatility, and she is committed to continually evolving as a dynamic and thoughtful artist.