Originally from Indiana, Chelsea Endris began her love of dance at her mother's studio, Southern Indiana School for the Arts. At SISA she grew in ballet, tap, jazz, theatre and voice yet knew at a young age that ballet was her passion. She continued to pursue her passion at summer programs with Indiana University Jacob School of Music, Interlochen Arts Academy and American Ballet Theatre. Chelsea graduated from Point Park University Cum Laude where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with a concentration in Ballet. While on scholarship at the university, she had the privilege of working with prestigious faculty members such as Ruben Graciani, Susan Stowe, Mark Burrell, Judith Leifer-Benz, Jason McDole, Garfield Lamoneus, Shana Simmons, Jay Kirk, Dan Karasik and Matt Pardo. During her time at Point Park, In addition to faculty works, Chelsea was able to dance in Antony Tudor's 'Continuo' and Septime Weber's 'Fluctuating Hemlines' both as a featured soloist.
Upon graduation Chelsea guest danced with the Montgomery Ballet performing soloist roles such as the Snow Queen in 'The Nutcracker'. Then moved to Virginia to dance with the Manassas Ballet Theatre where she is currently dancing soloist roles including Queen of the Dryads in 'Don Quixote', Waltz Variation from 'Les Sylphide', Myrta in 'Giselle', Lucy in 'Dracula' and Snow Queen 'The Nutcracker'. While dancing with Manassas Ballet, Chelsea was reviewed for her performance of Arabian in 'The Nutcracker' "wowed the audience with their strength and interactive dance creating visions of mythical deities." Chelsea also received praise for "mastered the classical choreography while steadfastly maintaining marionette poses to the audience's delight..."
Upon graduation Chelsea guest danced with the Montgomery Ballet performing soloist roles such as the Snow Queen in 'The Nutcracker'. Then moved to Virginia to dance with the Manassas Ballet Theatre where she is currently dancing soloist roles including Queen of the Dryads in 'Don Quixote', Waltz Variation from 'Les Sylphide', Myrta in 'Giselle', Lucy in 'Dracula' and Snow Queen 'The Nutcracker'. While dancing with Manassas Ballet, Chelsea was reviewed for her performance of Arabian in 'The Nutcracker' "wowed the audience with their strength and interactive dance creating visions of mythical deities." Chelsea also received praise for "mastered the classical choreography while steadfastly maintaining marionette poses to the audience's delight..."