From Ogden, Utah, Raiderette Meekela has been dancing since the age of 6. She attended a dance studio, participated in high school drill, and was a member of her college dance team for 3 years at Weber State University. During her time at Weber State, she choreographed numerous routines for concerts, timeouts, and halftimes, cultivating a deep passion for choreography. Throughout high school and college, she also served as a dance instructor at a local studio for almost 7 years, specializing in technique, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, and jazz choreography.