TRAINING & LINEAGE

Dawn’s instruction is grounded in traditional martial arts lineage and over two decades of dedicated study, teaching, and practice.

Student of Sifu David Chang (2004–2012)

Wushu Central — San Jose, California

Indoor student, private student, leadership team member, senior instructor

5th Duan Black Belt (2011)

Student of Sifu David-Dorian Ross (2012–2022)

TaijiFit International

Indoor student, private student, leadership team member, senior instructor, master instructor

Certified Instructor (2014)

Certified Master Instructor (2019)

CMAT (2019) Gold Medalist Yang Style Simplified 24 Form and 32 Sword Form

Certified (2019) in Yang Style Simplified 24 Form and 32 Sword Form

Invited Student and Work Scholar of Master Al Huang (Chungliang) (2018–2020)

Living Tao Foundation

Student of Professor Carlos Lemos Jr. (2019–Present)

Gracie Barra — Downers Grove, Illinois

White Belt (2019)

Blue Belt (2021)

Purple Belt (2024)

Community Partnerships

Elevate Tai Chi has partnered with a range of organizations to bring Tai Chi to diverse communities, including:

TaijiFit International

Veterans Administration Community Care Network (VACCN / OPTUM)

HUMANA Guidance Centers

Tivity SilverSneakers FLEX Program

Joliet Junior College

YMCA (Naperville)

Clarendon Hills Historical Society

The Morton Arboretum

Forest Preserves of Cook County
(and others)

These partnerships reflect a commitment to making Tai Chi accessible across ages, abilities, and life stages.