2024-25 (Senior):
Head Coach Courtney Cadore: “Elisse is such a technically skilled dancer. It is so enjoyable watching her dance. She pushes herself to be the best dancer she can be.”

2023-24 (Junior):
Head Coach Courtney Cadore: Nominated for NAIA Dance all American. Strong dance technique and overall performance ability. Hosted and organized Dance for dementia that helped raise funding and awareness for those with dementia.

Pre-Loyola:
Attended Pinecrest Preparatory Academy High School , where her coach was Kelly Forte … She was named Co-Captain of the Dance team in her Junior and Senior years … Third overall advanced soloist in Legacy Competition … National Champion High School Dance Team … Alumni Coach for HS Dance team.

Personal:
Majoring in Neuro-Psychology Pre-Med … Born April 11, 2003 … Daughter of Nahir Dones and Frederick Ward … Her favorite food is sushi and her least favorite is pizza … Favorite book is Legend by Marie Lu … Favorite movie is Star Wars … Most influential person in her life is her mother … Hobbies are spending time with family and friends, cooking, shopping, and trying different sports … Favorite athlete is Simone Biles.