Carissa Jackson
Carissa began taking Tap when she was three years old. She instantly discovered her great love for the art of dance and also realized how much she enjoyed performing for an audience. As she grew to the ripe old age of eight, she discovered other areas of dance for which she had a passion! She began taking dance with Kathy Carver at Utah's Talent Academy. At this point, she was hooked. She took every opportunity that presented itself to perform. In Junior High and High School, Carissa performed in many Theater Arts Productions, including: The Sound of Music, Music Man, and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
Carissa took several dance classes at Fremont High School including a Choreography Class to improve her creative and teaching skills. In 2007, Carissa competed in the Miss North Ogden Pageant. For her talent showcase she danced a lyrical number. Preparing for her dance gave Carissa the opportunity to work one-on-one with Kathy Carver for several months. Carissa is honored to be in her fourth year of teaching for Kathy. She feels very blessed to have this great opportunity as she loves working with such awesome students. She feels so fortunate to be able to help these incredible kids excel to develop their talents, skills, and self-worth. Carissa resides at the base of beautiful mountains in North Ogden City with her wonderful husband, Kevin and their cute daughter, Oakley and baby boy Jase.
Carissa took several dance classes at Fremont High School including a Choreography Class to improve her creative and teaching skills. In 2007, Carissa competed in the Miss North Ogden Pageant. For her talent showcase she danced a lyrical number. Preparing for her dance gave Carissa the opportunity to work one-on-one with Kathy Carver for several months. Carissa is honored to be in her fourth year of teaching for Kathy. She feels very blessed to have this great opportunity as she loves working with such awesome students. She feels so fortunate to be able to help these incredible kids excel to develop their talents, skills, and self-worth. Carissa resides at the base of beautiful mountains in North Ogden City with her wonderful husband, Kevin and their cute daughter, Oakley and baby boy Jase.