Perris Maraj began dancing at the age of nine and, by twelve, was training and competing with Project 21 and Yorba Linda Academy of Ballet under the direction of Molly Long. She started teaching contemporary, jazz, and technique classes at sixteen, discovering her passion for both teaching and choreography. By eighteen, Perris was working with the minis at Project 21, continuing for multiple seasons. She has trained and performed in productions including Melissa Jackson’s The Resistance of the Emerging Flesh and The Chosen. Perris is thrilled to join 4PM as part of its talented teaching staff, bringing her experience and dedication to nurturing young dancers.