06/10/2026
Introducing 2026 Grad- Alyssa Lelievre
Alyssa has truly grown up at Element Dance Arts. She first walked through our doors during our second season, joining a little 3/4 Kinder class in 2012-2013. A few years later, she became part of something brand new, joining the inaugural Jumpstart Program in the 2015-2016 season. From those first tiny dance shoes to now graduating from our Senior Company, we have had the incredible privilege of watching Alyssa grow into the remarkable young woman she is today.
When Alyssa first joined EDA, she was quiet and shy. She often let others take the spotlight while she quietly worked hard in the background. Over the years, through dedication, perseverance, and a genuine love of dance, she found her confidence. Today, she walks onto the stage with a presence that is impossible to ignore. She is captivating, charismatic, and completely engaging.
But what makes Alyssa truly special goes far beyond her talent.
She is one of the hardest workers in the room, deeply committed to her training and endlessly dedicated to her teammates. She leads not with loud words, but with quiet acts of kindness, a reassuring hug backstage, a warm smile, or making sure that everyone around her feels included and welcome. She has become the kind of leader that younger dancers naturally look up to.
Over the past two years, Alyssa has shared her love of dance as an Apprentice, and through her work with our Summer Camp program, she has inspired countless young dancers with the same patience, positivity, and encouragement that have always defined her.
Alyssa, you have left a mark on this studio that will never fade. While it is incredibly hard to imagine EDA without you, we couldn’t be more proud of everything you have accomplished.
Congratulations, Alyssa. We are going to miss you so much, but we are even more excited to see where your journey takes you next.
