Hi there, I’m Elissa! I was born and raised in a family of ballet dancers and have studied with some of the most respected American dancers and teachers of today, including Gelsey Kirkland, Martine van Hamel, Douglas Martin, and of course my own parents Karen and Edward V. I began teaching the youngest dancers in my home studio as a teenager and have taught a variety of ages and abilities in the past few years. I have also earned my certification in the American Ballet Theatre National...
Hi there, I’m Elissa! I was born and raised in a family of ballet dancers and have studied with some of the most respected American dancers and teachers of today, including Gelsey Kirkland, Martine van Hamel, Douglas Martin, and of course my own parents Karen and Edward V. I began teaching the youngest dancers in my home studio as a teenager and have taught a variety of ages and abilities in the past few years. I have also earned my certification in the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum in levels Pre-Primary through Level 5. I hope to finish my certification in levels 6,7, and Partnering in the near future when the courses are offered again.
ABT National Training Curriculum Certified
Trained at The Dance Center of New Jersey, Princeton Ballet School, the Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet, and Martin Center for Dance
8 years teaching experience
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.