An Ohio native, Claire began her dance journey at the age of 3. Claire attended SUNY-The College at Brockport. During her time there, she performed repertoire works by Doug Varone, Trisha Brown, and Tammy Carrasco / Wild Beast Dance in various festivals in New York.

Choreography and collaboration with other artists fuels her artistic endeavors, as well as her own project c.fish.dance. A Denver resident, Claire performed for Hannah Kahn Dance Company, Opera Colorado, and Animus Movement. Currently, she is Associate Artistic Director and Company Dancer for the T2 Dance Company, and performs with Stacey Temple Dance.