Ellie has been involved in various forms of dancing and athletics from a young age. As a child she participated in both tap and modern dance classes. Ellie was also a figure skater for nine years.

Beginning as a student at Fred Astaire Burr Ridge in 2008, Ellie quickly fell in love with ballroom dancing and found it to be a natural transition from skating to dancing. As a teacher she enjoys imparting her love and knowledge for dancing with devotion and enthusiasm.

Ellie is currently attending college at Dominican University.