Rising Volleyball Star Claire Felix: An Inspiring Journey from Ballet Dancer

Claire Felix outgrew ballet and found volleyball. At 6-foot-5, the Monument, Colorado native used her dance-trained footwork and coordination to become a standout at Classical Academy in Colorado Springs, earning a starting spot as a freshman.

Her eight-year relationship with Colorado Juniors Volleyball Club (Aces) refined the skills that ballet first developed. That dance background gave Felix body control that pure volleyball players rarely possess—an edge that made her one of Colorado's top prospects.