Marisa Petrarca, also known as Ris, is a talented professional dancer, choreographer, model, and influencer based in Detroit, Michigan. Throughout her career, she has performed in various dance shows across the country and around the world. Ris has had the opportunity to dance with several famous artists such as Montell Jordan, Kash Doll, Icewear Vezzo, Sada Baby, Babyface Ray, Wreckno, and Royce Da 5’9, among others. She is currently wrapping up her fourth season as a Detroit Pistons Dancer and second season as Captain.
Her TikTok account, @rissy.patron, has gained a following of over 15K fans, where she displays her entertaining personality through dance and makeup videos. Ris is also a co-director of Thee Plastic Dollz, a local dance team established in 2020. Thee Plastic Dollz have been featured on the MetroArts Detroit TV show and performed at many venues across Michigan. Currently, Ris and Thee Dollz are on tour with Wreckno and travel with him for shows throughout the United States, such as the Okeechobee Music Festival. Stay updated on Ris’s activities by following her on Instagram @ris_petrarca!
