Annette Marie Robinson was born in Harlem and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn where she was active in the local Catholic church and the community. She studied dance and performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music at age 8.
Annette Marie Robinson, who hailed from Harlem and grew up in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, actively participated in her local Catholic church and community endeavors.  She began dancing at a young age and showcased her talent by performing at the Brooklyn Academy of Music when she was eight years old.