MARISSA WURSTER (Artistic Associate) has been dancing with the Trinity Academy of Irish dance for almost 16 years as both an accomplished competitor and engaging performer. Her love for performing has grown immensely since she was cast for her first tour of Japan in 2010. As a student with a passion for science, the performing arts exist as a creative outlet for her. Wurster is a senior at Marquette University where she is studying biomedical sciences and psychology with a minor in neuroscience. As she continues her TIDC journey, she hopes to continue to push the boundaries of Irish dance and elevate the people around her.