Trisha began her early training with the School of Ballet West. She later received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in ballet from the University of Utah where she received the Willam F. Christensen Scholarship. Trisha was a member of Orchesis Dance Theatre and performed with the University of Utah’s Ballet Showcase and Ensemble. After college, Trisha was chosen as principal dancer for an international touring company and spent four years touring Canada, Mexico, Korea and Japan. She was an instructor for the School of Ballet West, The Ballet School, and was co- owner of C&C Ballet Academy for eleven years. She has been a guest teacher and choreographer for Snow College, College of Southern Idaho and several High School Dance programs throughout the state.