Elissa is a seacoast NH native and has been dancing for nineteen years. She started her training at Steppin’ Out Dance Academy, where she was able to perform in multiple venues across the country. Elissa continued her education at Franklin Pierce University and achieved a degree in Arts Management and Dance. While at Franklin Pierce she was given the opportunity to study abroad in Lyon, France to experience “La Biennale de la Danse”. She was also able to choreograph and perform for multiple events while teaching and studying the NHDI curriculum. Since graduating, Elissa has continued to share her passion and joy for dance by teaching and performing with local studios as well as serving as an administrative and production manager for the past four years. She is very excited to have this opportunity with Forty Steps Dance!
