Elyse Ayers is a dance educator and choreographer from Pawtucket, Rhode Island. She trained under the direction of Shannon Marshall and Julie White from the age of 3 at Shannon O’Brien School of Dance in Attleboro, Massachusetts, where she is now the Competition Director and Social Media Coordinator in addition to her role as a teacher and choreographer. She holds a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Dance Performance and Digital Media from Rhode Island College.

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Elyse has had the opportunity to work with various artists including Kat Pantos, Adrienne Hawkins, Jessica Pearson, Daniel McCusker, Angelica Cardente-Vessella, Joshua Tauson and Marta Renzi as well as performing throughout New England with SOSD. Elyse continues her dance education through attending multiple dance conventions (including Co. Dance, West Coast Dance Explosion, ADA in Class, LA Dance Magic, and JUMP) and is now certified in Progressing Ballet Technique. Elyse has received young choreography awards as well as Diamond Choreography Awards at American Dance Awards.

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Elyse’s passion for dance shows both in her choreographic works and in the studio with her students. She loves to challenge and celebrate her students through her work.