A New Zealand born Tongan, Sione is from Christchurch and discovered dance at the age of 18 during high school. Moving to Auckland to pursue his newfound passion, Sione graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Performing Arts. After freelance dancing for various New Zealand choreographers, Sione made his debut with Black Grace in 2019, on a tour of the USA, performing in Kiona and the Little Bird Suite and Method. Sione has since performed with the Company throughout New Zealand performing in the Summer Coromandel Tour, Small Axe and Zombie Requiem, and in the United Arab Emirates performing in Paradise Rumour.