Carola Minardo was born on January 11, 2004, in Modica,Sicily. Her passion for ballet was evident from a young age, beginning her dance training at Accademia Anime Scalze. At the age of 13, Carola moved to France to further her studies at the prestigious PNSD Rosella Hightower in Cannes under the direction of Paola Cantalupo. At PNSD Rosella Hightower, Carola studied both classical and contemporary dance, honing her technique and expanding her artistic expression. She stayed at the school until her graduation, spending her final year as a dancer with Cannes Jeune Ballet. During her time there, she had the opportunity to dance a diverse repertoire and work with many esteemed choreographers including Didy Veldman, Lukas Timulak, Jean-Sebastian Colau, Francesco Nappa, Renato Zanella, and Francesco Curci.

Carola has also participated in workshops with numerous prestigious companies, such as Het National Ballet, Scapino Ballet, NDT, Introdanse, Conny Jansenn, Gauthier Dance, and Aterballetto, further enriching her dance experience and skills.

Carola joined the Wroclaw Opera Ballet in August 2024, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her professional career.