CARISSA WONG BIO
 Jazz Instructor Carissa Wong |
CLASSES TAUGHT: Jazz
WITH PPAC FOR: 3 months
Carissa Wong originally from Stockton, California, received her early dance education with Dance Connection under the direction of Elizabeth Acquistapace and Hot Shoe Dance Company. Carissa graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arizona, where she received a BFA in Dance in 2002. While at the University, Ms. Wong was a featured member of the UA dance ensemble, acted as President of Dancer's Consortium and was awarded Outstanding Senior of the Year. She has also been the recipient of various dance scholarships to study with Gus Giordano, Darryl Retter, John Malashock and Jean Isaacs. Carissa has performed in works by prominent choreographer including Paul Taylor, Amy Ernst, Joel Hall, Bill DeYoung, Steven Koester, Gesel Mason and numerous others.
She joined Michigan's premiere contemporary dance company, Eisenhower Dance Ensembe the fall of 2002, and traveled to New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and throughout the United States during her 5 years with the company. Some performance highlights with EDE include appearing with the Detroit Opera House in Pearl Fishers (2004), Aida (2006), as well as performing alongside the legendary Motown group, The Contours.
Carissa teaches a wide variety of styles including ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop and yoga. She has taught master classes in studios and public schools throughout Michigan, as well as at Oakland University (Auburn Hills, MI). She has worked with students of all ages, ice-skaters and a violinist, Sonia Lee, whom made the semi-finals on America's Got Talent. Ms. Wong has also played lead roles in various plays, including the world premiere of Maiden Voyages and Step by Step, a musical that she choreographed and toured in Australia.
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