Carissa

Carissa is the owner of Northern Colorado Dance Fusion LLC and also runs numerous programs throughout Colorado! She has been involved in gymnastics, dance and cheerleading since she was two years old. She began taking gymnastics classes at the age of two. In kindergarten her passion for dance became apparent after losing her father. Dance was a way that she could express herself, deal with the changes in her life and make her family laugh. She would put on dance shows every night for the family after dinner. She then began taking various cheerleading and dance camps through her school and continued to practice gymnastics. She started getting serious about dance in 1997 when she began dancing at Gayton Dance Company. She danced there for several years, eventually moving to Denver Dance Starz where she became part of their competition team, dancing and performing in many different places - Las Vegas her favorite by far! In high school she decided to take a break from dancing to join the cheerleading squad. Her freshman year she was voted Team Captain and continued to cheer and tumble throughout high school. She participated in UCA and NCA Cheer and Dance Camps along with other competitions throughout high school. She was also asked to be an assistant judge for a dance competition.

After high school she began taking dance classes at Cherry Creek Dance and continued to train until she left for college. She graduated a year early from high school and continued her education by attending college in Northern Colorado. At this point in her life she began developing her own dance and cheer programs throughout Colorado. Becoming a dance instructor and owning her own studio has been a life-long dream for Carissa.

Carissa

Carissa Baros

Owner - Northern Colorado Dance Fusion

Professional dancer and choreographer at

Go To Talent Agency of Los Angeles.

PRESENT (2017 up to...)

Carissa continues to travel to and from LA monthly with and without students from NCDF to train, dance, work, teach, and perform with today's top choreographers! She has been signed with the top LA agency "Go 2 Talent" for 6+ years now as an instructor, dancer, and choreographer! She is currently being personally mentored/training/working with a handful of leading choreographers/dancers in the industry and actively working as a professional dancer in the industry!

Summer 2019 she was given the opportunity to assistant teach a kids class in LA at Millennium Dance Complex! She will also be heading to NYC in December with one of her industry mentors to dance, work, and train for the first time! She has been invited into numerous dance companies throughout the U.S. as a master class teacher and choreographer, and even hired as a sub guest teacher as well as judge for various dance conventions!

She is actively involved in the community teaching in numerous schools in the Northern Colorado community, as well as social needs companies, and recently had the opportunity to develop her own dance convention, Celebrate Life, with the help of Yellow Ribbon, which kicks off Nov. 2019!

She is now a mom of 2 girls as well as a wife and enjoying every minute!

Her passion is constantly growing as well as her appreciation and love for the NCDF family and Greeley Community!

Her main focus will always be to teach love, gratitude, positivity, unity and expression through dance!

INSTRUCTOR

Carissa Gabrielle Baros (Tobias) is also an instructor who continues to study dance and keep up with instructor knowledge. During the month of July and November 2011, as well as February and April of 2012, Carissa spent time at Millennium Dance Complex in Hollywood, California studying various dance styles such as jazz funk, hip hop, contemporary, classic jazz, tap, break dancing, heels/pumps, and much more! As well as working with top name choreographers, participating in various shows, productions, and auditions she will continue to work and study in California on studio breaks, numerous times throughout the year. Carissa also taught a demo for Relay for Life in April 2012.

In July 2012 she also participated in Millennium Dance Complex's Summer Intensive Program as well as at the International Dance Academy in Hollywood! She has also been offered to sign with various agencies to pursue a career as a backup dancer in music videos, productions, shows and tours, as well as a professional choreographer and is now choreographing and working on various projects for music production companies and artists out of Los Angeles!

During the month of September 2011, Carissa attended a Dance Teacher Conference/Training session in Denver to continue her education as an instructor (which many of our instructors do at UNC) as well as studios in Denver or private instruction with Carissa Gabrielle Tobias.

During 2012-2013 school year, Carissa began choreographing and guest teaching for Chappellow Magnet Arts School in Greeley as well as guest teaching at Rocky Mountain High School in Loveland. She was also asked to be a special guest and perform at 2013 Down For Life Hip Hop Expo and teach a demo to 1200+ people. She continues to donate her time and services to local schools and charity events! Our students have auditioned and have made it through to compete three years in a row at the Stars of Tomorrow Competition 2011, 2012 and 2013.

2016 ACTIVITIES

June & November 2016 - Returned to LA to film, work, audition and train at Millennium Dance Complex
Asked to join DanceOn Network as a Choreographer and Dancer

2014 - 2015

Hired to teach master classes for Summit County School of Dance in Frisco and Breckenridge, Colorado
Hired to teach master classes and choreograph competition hip hop-jazz funk trio at Canyon Concert and Ballet in Fort Collins, Colorado
Hired to teach master classes and choreograph competition hip hop-jazz funk group and lyrical group piece at Denver Dance Starz
Signed with Kids Artistic Revue (KAR) as a substitute instructor for their 2014-2015 Convention Tour
Continued coaching – choreographing for University High School Poms
Continued assisting Leslie Scott on teaching tours, workshops, Colorado spirit Swag Tour, Millennium Dance Complex LA, Dance Teacher Web Live in Las Vegas, Nevada
Hired to teach master classes and choreograph competition hip hop and lyrical at Center State Dance in Estes Park, Colorado
Hired to teach master classes at Alpine Dance Center in Frisco, Colorado
Hired to teach master classes at Camp Creative – 2013/2014

2013 Activities

2013 has already been a busy year for Carissa with continuing community involvement and growth, along with going back and forth to train/work in LA! Here are some of the recent activities:

February
- Choreographed a soloist who made it into the Stars of Tomorrow Showcase for her 2nd year
- Guest Choreographer and Studio Performed for Down 4 Life Hip Hop Expo
- Began choreographing for numerous local artists
March
- Studio-Performed at Hip Hop Maddness - Collected Sponsor Gifts
- Studio-Performed and brought largest group of performers to Day of Dance
- Continued volunteer teaching at Chappellow Magnet Arts School
April
- Trained in LA
June
- Studio had the largest Recital yet and outgrew our 2nd location
- Guest Choreographer/Instructor for Denver Dance Starz Summer Workshop series
- Offered to assist LA Choreographer/Iinstructor Leslie Scott with Colorado Workshops
July
- Guest Choreographer/Instructor for Denver Dance Starz Summer Intensive
- Guest Choreographer/Instructor-volunteer Life & Dance Workshop for Children's Hospital
August
- Hired to Choreograph for Mountain Range (5A Denver), Greeley Central (4A), Frederick Cheer/Tumble (4A) && Helped to find funding for some programs**
- Volunteer Dance Demo at Fair Acres fundraiser for Alzheimer's
- Taught Camp Creative
September
- Returned to LA to train and work with:
  - Dennis Danehy - Co Taught a 2 hour workshop at MILLENNIUM DANCE COMPLEX for kids with special needs
  - Shane Sparks/ Kanec Amountboyz/ - Teaching workshops to underprivileged kids
  - Hired as guest teacher for master workshops at Anna Maria Dance Academy
- Choreographed a special dance and had dancers film and perform it for a suicide support group on Suicide Awareness Day in memory of my Dad!
October - Carissa and Northern Colorado Dance Fusion story was released at an Open House (Filmed interview, portrait painting, written story that will be hung throughout town and businesses). Choreographed a 20+ production that was performed at the release by her students.
CHASA and Concussion Course Certified

More 2013 - 2014

Hired as Head Varsity Coach-Choreographer for University High School (3A)
USA Regional’s - placed FIRST
- State Competition - 3pts. From first placeChoreograph for Mountain Range (5A Denver), Greeley Central (4A), Fredrick Cheer/Tumble (4A)Volunteer Dance Demo at Fair Acres fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Instructor/Founder Dance & Life Workshop at MILLENNIUM DANCE COMPLEX- in LA for Special Needs Children
Hired as Instructor for workshops/master classes at Anna Maria Dance Academy in California
Hired as Instructor for workshops/master classes at Spotlight Dance Academy in Bakersfield, California
Hired as Instructor for Shane Spark’s and Anthony Carr’s World Teaching Tour
Founded/Instructor/Host for Dance & Life Workshop for Colorado Flood Victims at University of Northern Colorado
Film and Story Released for Qittle Oct. 2013 choreographed special performance for presentation of Carissa Gabrielle’s Story
Guest-Master Classes continued for Denver Dance Starz

FOOTAGE LINKS:

Teaching Reel Attached- http://youtu.be/rJ2nKbVgTwo

More Available on OUR Home page

REFERENCES:

Jin Lee- VP of Millennium Dance Complex- letter available upon request
First Aid/ CPR/AED/ CHASSA/ CCONCUSSION CERTIFIED
Qualified Master Class Instructor and Choreographer

2012 Activities

During 2012 Carissa performed on Hollywood Blvd. as the head back-up dancer/choreographer for an artist. In Oct. 2012 she filmed her own teaching segment on Shane Sparks' Dance Class Live Promo. In November 2012 she began choreographing at Chappellow Magnet Arts School in Greeley along with teaching workshops at schools throughout Colorado. Many instructors at the studio also work with UNC and their theatre and dance department students helping them to perfect their art. Northern Colorado Dance Fusion recently participated in the Day of Dance (2012), hosting at the St. Judes Fundraiser (Sept. 2011) along with the World's Largest Flash Mob (April 2012). In addition, Carissa has worked with Kenny Wormald (from the movie Footloose) as well as these other choreographers: Brooklyn Jai, Bryan Tanaka, Stacia Black, Trey Rich, Donyelle Jones, Natalie Gilmore, Kanec Amount Boyz (Justin Bieber's dancer), Misha Gabriel, Jersey, Brinn Nicole, Hollywood, Shorty, Shotyme, Karon Lynn, Shirlene Quigly, David Moore, Nick Teti, Super Dave, J Smooth, Alex F., Leslie Scott, David Perry, Anze, Mykel Wilson, Othan, Marty Kudelka, Kenya Clay, Wildabeast, Shane Sparks, Chauntelle Robson, Jesse Lee Santos, Luther Brown, Boi Boi, Jayson Wright, Sky Hoffman, Beat Freaks, George Jones and many more!! Carissa Gabrielle Tobias is now a member of the Colorado Dance Alliance as well as the National Dance Association, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation and Dance.

....More to come

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Carissa plays an active role in northern Colorado's community and college community as well as participating, hosting and performing with the Fusion Adult Dancers at many events. Northern Colorado Dance Fusion has also partnered with Kids Xtreme to offer Xtreme Fusion Camps at the First Assembly of God Church offering low income families as well as the community dance/cheer camps at a reasonable rate! Our studio also participates in the Kiwanis Foundation Stars of Tomorrow Show. Last year (our first year auditioning for the show) our tap group made it through! This year our contemporary soloist made it through to the Stars of Tomorrow Greeley Show!

Carissa also choreographed for Northridge High School's Pom Squad during the 2011 season. January 2012 Carissa joined the fitness instructors at the Conditioning Spa instructing a Dance Fusion fitness and toning class and has also been asked to take part in building the new Silver Sneakers program throughout the City of Greeley.

Carissa

Carissa

Carissa Baros

PRESENT (2017 up to...)

INSTRUCTOR

2016 ACTIVITIES

2014 - 2015

2013 Activities

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2012 Activities

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

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