Zoe Harrel was born and raised in Stockton, California where she was first introduced to dance at the age of three. In 2017, at 13 years old, Zoe attended Miami City Ballet School’s Summer Intensive. She was then invited to attend their Pre-Professional program, where she trained for four years. Zoe was offered an apprenticeship at Carolina Ballet for the 2021-2022 season, and was promoted to corps de ballet for the 2022-2023 season. Her favorite ballet that she has performed is Jerome Robbins’ The Concert.