Brighton Smith has been studying multiple styles of dance for 17 years. She has performed with the Columbus Ballet, her home school, as a featured soloist in The Nutcracker and Cinderella. Additionally, she has participated in multiple ballet competitions including Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP) and the Universal Ballet Competition (UBC). Brighton has further enriched her training through summer intensives at the American Ballet Theatre, Ellison Ballet School in New York City, Master Ballet Academy, and Renverse Ballet.