Dancer. Artist. Researcher.

Competitive dancer exploring the intersection of movement, art, and neuroscience. Passionate about therapeutic applications of dance in spinal and cognitive rehabilitation.

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Dance

National champion and competitive dancer at Inspiration Dance Academy, exploring therapeutic movement and spinal rehabilitation.

National Championship
The Dance Awards
Regional Championships
KAR Dance Competition - Jump - Edge Talent - Applause Talent - Onstage Dance - In10sity Dance - Breakout Competition
Elisa Sara Herr teaching Hip-2-Flip
Dance Teacher
Hip2Flip teacher for minis and petites

Research & Innovation

Exploring biomedical engineering applications in spinal and cognitive rehabilitation, as well as studies on the relationship between social media and attention.

Movement and Cognitive Rehabilitation
Creating VR applications to facilitate both motor and cognitive recovery in spinal cord injury patients.
Steven's Institute MOCORE LabMentee
FocusCognitive rehabilitation
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Neuroscience Research
Studying the effect of social media on different aspects of teenager's attention spans.
Research StatusActive
FocusAttention and memory
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Theater

From Shakespeare's Countess Olivia to Arthur Miller's Abigail Williams, I challange myself to bring complex characters to life through acting and directing.

Leading Roles
My special moments on the stage
Director & Co-director
Leading theater productions and mentoring fellow performers
Choreographer
Incorporating my passion for dance into my theatre performances

Music

Performing in school bands and choir, bringing musical storytelling to life

PRISMS Bands
Bass guitarist, singer, and student-band organizer
Vocal Performances
Solo and ensemble singing in theatre productions and school choir

Community Service

Making an impact in the communities I am a part of

Student Government
Working as an Event Coordinator as part of student governmnet to bring fun events to the school
Working Within the PRISMS Community
Strengthening the school community through hosting events and making an impact

Art

Visual expressions inspired by movement, emotion, and the beauty of human resilience.

Art Work Gallery

Ancestral Timeline and Legacy

Where innovation and service runs deep in my family's DNA

2009-2025Dancer/Engineer

Elisa Herr

1885-1961Inventor/Engineer/Entrepreneur

Raymond DeWalt

Known as the "Wonder-Worker", DeWalt was a machinist and inventor known best for his radial arm saw, the first adjustable electric saw that could perform multiple cutting operations efficiently.

In 1928, he founded the DeWalt Products Company, which is now one of the world's leading manufacturers of power tools and woodworking equipment.

1639-1725Pioneer/Religious Leader

Hans Herr

In 1709, Hans Herr lead a group of Mennonite families out of Europe to find religious freedom and economic opportuniy in what became Lancaster County. He established the Pequea Colony, the first Mennonite settlement in America.

In 1719, his son built the stone house now known as the Hans Herr House, the oldest surviving dwelling in Lancaster County and one of the oldest Mennonite buildings in the U.S.