Anna Marie Dobbins was born on January 29, 1991 in Birmingham, Alabama. She is the daughter of Barry and Linda Dobbins, and she has an older brother Michael and a sister-in-law Fernanda.

Anna Marie began her career as a dancer at the young age of 3. Her mother, Linda, opened the Linda Dobbins Dance studio when Anna Marie was 4 years old and began her training in all dance genres. At the age of 8, Anna Marie also became interested in competitive cheerleading. Growing up, she divided her time between dance and cheerleading.

When Anna Marie turned 13, she developed an interest in acting. Soon a local talent agency took her under its wing, and she immediately began working. Around the age of 15, Anna Marie had the opportunity to expand her career by signing with Jpervis Talent Agency, an agency representing talent in the southeastern United States. She worked in that market for several years and landed roles in films such as "Footloose" and "Lifted," as well as roles in television series such as "Being Mary Jane" and "The Vampire Diaries."

Anna Marie attended Birmingham-Southern College on a dance scholarship and graduated in 3.5 years with many academic achievements and a bachelor's degree in dance and choreography.