Ellie Irene Waddell is thrilled to make her Riverside Center for the Performing Arts debut in The Sound Of Music! As the youngest cast member, she feels grateful to share her first professional show experience with so many talented artists. Outside of Riverside Center, Ellie focuses much of her time in dance class as a full time company and competitive dancer in her family’s studio, Ann Catherine Cross School of Dance, where she has accomplished many outstanding achievements. Most recently, she spent time in NYC participating in the NYCDA Outstanding Dancer program as a scholarship recipient. Ellie also loves to read, currently holds a green belt in American Karate, and dreams of owning her own farm one day. She is beyond thankful for her friends and family’s love and support in helping her pursue her dreams.