Originally from Tracy, California, Hayley began her training at the Academy of Performing Arts with Deborah Skinner. Upon invitation at age 16, she continued her training under the direction of Gelsey Kirkland at the Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet. From there, Hayley has danced as an apprentice with Oklahoma City Ballet where she performed works by George Balanchine, Paul Vasterling, and Sarah Tallman. Since joining Eugene Ballet, she has performed works by Gerald Arpino, Val Caniparoli, Edwaard Liang, and Suzanne Haag, among others.