Elise Elliott

Originally from Sacramento, California, Elise Elliott danced with the Houston Ballet for ten seasons, retiring as a Soloist in 2017. She enjoyed being featured in works by many choreographers, including Stanton Welch, Antony Tudor, Ben Stevenson, Jiri Kylian, George Balanchine, William Forsythe, Christopher Bruce, Sir Kenneth Macmillan, Jorma Elo, Wayne MacGregor, and John Cranko. She was fortunate enough to tour with the company to many countries, including Australia, China, Canada, Germany, and Spain. In 2017, Elise became Texas Academy of Dance Arts’ Ballet Director in The Woodlands, TX, as well as the Founding Artistic Director of TADA’s Youth Ballet Company. In 2021, Elise joined Texas Ballet Theater as the School Business Manager, as well as a Professional Training Division (PTD) and Advanced Instructor and choreographer in the esteemed school.

In 2022, Elise became Rehearsal Director for The Sacramento Ballet. In addition to her role as Rehearsal Director, Elise is a Certified Fitness Coach and trains the Company dancers and Second Company dancers of The Sacramento Ballet, as well as her clients at Club Studio Fitness. When not working with the dancers of Sacramento Ballet, she is also a Master Teacher and Private Ballet Coach for companies and schools around the country.

Elise is married to Second Company Rehearsal Director, Rhodes Elliott, and they have three children.