Laura started dancing at age 16 at Lee Academy on the Central Coast of NSW, Australia. After studying dance for 5 years, Laura successfully auditioned for NICA (National Institute of Circus Arts). Here Laura trained in acrobatics, handstands, contortion, trapeze, aerial silks, web & corde lisse.

In 2006 Laura was offered her first professional contract, working for Tokyo Disneyland in Japan. After living in Japan for 8 months, Laura returned home for a short time before leaving to travel to Miami to begin rehearsals for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Laura was cast to perform as a dancer & aerialist onboard the Liberty of the Seas, which was the newest & largest cruise ship in the world at the time.

In 2008 Laura was invited to be in the inaugural cast for the Ruby Princess (Princess cruises newest vessel). Onboard the Ruby Laura travelled the Caribbean & the Mediterranean. The following year saw Laura onboard another ship from the Princess fleet- The Diamond Princess- travelling Asia