ABOUT ME

Ellen Welch (she/her) is an Iowa born dancer, actress, and singer. Ellen has been performing since a very young age. She attended the University of Iowa, majoring in Dance, deciding she wanted to perform full time. There, she trained in various styles of dance and choreography, including ballroom, Samba, jazz, modern, musical theatre, ballet, contemporary, tap, lyrical, and partnering. 

 

After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Dance, Ellen has been performing and choreographing consistently at Regional Theatres and in dance performances. She has performed in many musical theatre works at various theaters. Some of her favorites include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along, and Carrie: The Musical. Ellen teaches dance as well, including classes in Samba de Gafieira: Brazilian Social Dance. She was also accepted into and participated in the Verdon Fosse Legacy Program and is an avid lover and performer of Verdon Fosse work.