Tia joined S1D2 as a hip hop student during their 2nd year on Kent Island and was a student for 9 years. Throughout her time as a student, Tia expanded her classes to include a wide range of styles such as contemporary, jazz, partnering, and ballet. As her skills grew, she progressed to serving as a Protege, and eventually a Teacher Trainer, as well as becoming a member of Parallel Performance Company.

After high school graduation, Tia headed to Toronto, Canada to study at the College of Makeup Art & Design and graduated from the Complete Makeup Artist Program. She has since returned home and rejoined her studio as an instructor. She is enjoying teaching at the studio and is happy to be entering her third year as the Company Captain of the Parallel and Paradigm performance companies.