Adriana Miller ("The Legendary Adriana") was born in Boston, Massachusetts during the Great Depression. After extensive studying from an early age, she pursued a career in dance, specifically jazz and Middle Eastern. During her time on stage as a jazz dancer, she worked with big names such as Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. When she transitioned to Middle Eastern dance, she became a trendsetter and is often attributed to being a major player in the renaissance of Middle Eastern dance in Washington, DC. Her many achievements include teaching, choreography, performing as a professional dancer, producing, acting as an agent, working as a make-up artist, and designing costumes.