Anne Elise Garrison is a dance instructor, choreographer, and visual artist based in Long Beach, CA. Originally from South Carolina, Anne Elise relocated to California to earn her undergraduate degree at Chapman University, completing a BFA in Dance Performance and a Minor in Nutrition. She has had the privilege of studying under artists such as Wilson Mendieta, Liz Curtis, Will Johnston, and Bret Easterling and has performed the works of choreographers such as Ido Tadmor, Kelly McGill, João Ducci, and Mara Hancock.  In addition to teaching in studios across Southern California, she also holds sports nutrition workshops and college preparation courses for students interested in the performing arts. This is Anne Elise’s second season as part of the Backhausdance Education team.