Charisse received a BS in Chemical Engineering from University of Louisiana, Lafayette.  During her time in Louisiana, she was trained in classical ballet and was an original member of Ballet Alexandria, going on to guest perform with the company after graduation.  Charisse has extensive experience including training with:  Finis Jhung, Dorrell Martin, International Ballet Competition (Jackson, MS), Sevaro Geiger Ballet Company, Nashville Ballet, Texas Christian University, EDGE Pac in Los Angeles, Richard Dalton, Andrea Vodenhal, Michael Job, Kevin Wynn, Randy Duncan, and more.  She has danced professionally with Houston Metropolitan Dance Company, Dorrell Martin Dance Fusion, and Ballet Alexandria, is Pilates mat certified and recently obtained a teaching certification with PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique).  Charisse is looking forward to another amazing year with Star Steppers and has been with the award winning studio and staff since 2017.