Leslie, a native New Mexican, learned classical ballet from Patricia Dickinson-Wells and performed with New Mexico Ballet Company. She furthered her education at summer intensives with ABT and the Ailey School. Leslie received her B.A. in Dance from the University of New Mexico. Leslie performed with Oui Danse under Artistic Director Brice Mousset. Currently, Leslie is a freelance dancer in NYC working in film and dance projects and assisting Jon Ole Olstad for creative projects.