I teach dancers and parents how dance training and careers work so dancers achieve their dreams in dance.
I teach dancers and parents how dance training and careers work so dancers achieve their dreams in dance.
I teach educators how to build dynamic pedagogue for student success.
I teach educators how to build dynamic pedagogue for student success.
30 minute episodes on every aspect of dance education, including artist and educator interviews.
30 minute episodes on every aspect of dance education, including artist and educator interviews.
Need specific assistance unique to you and your dancer? Book a live coaching session with Melissa.
Need specific assistance unique to you and your dancer? Book a live coaching session with Melissa.
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Melissa works with artists, families of artists, and arts leaders to architect their place in the dance industry - saving time, money, and resources from being wasted on inadequate training, unnecessary extracurriculars, and unrealistic expectations - so they can focus on achieving dreams.
Melissa works with artists, families of artists, and arts leaders to architect their place in the dance industry - saving time, money, and resources from being wasted on inadequate training, unnecessary extracurriculars, and unrealistic expectations - so they can focus on achieving dreams.
A former high performance athlete and dancer, Melissa’s decade of experience in dance and art education across educational institutions positions her with a uniquely broad perspective on building careers in the performing arts.
A former high performance athlete and dancer, Melissa’s decade of experience in dance and art education across educational institutions positions her with a uniquely broad perspective on building careers in the performing arts.
She previously worked at Boston Ballet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Miami City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, and The Joyce Theater in dance education. In Higher Education, she held a hybrid position at Penn State focused on student engagement in the arts. She currently serves as a board member with the Tennessee Association of Dance.
She previously worked at Boston Ballet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Miami City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, and The Joyce Theater in dance education. In Higher Education, she held a hybrid position at Penn State focused on student engagement in the arts. She currently serves as a board member with the Tennessee Association of Dance.
"Melissa is a knowledgeable and attentive instructor. She has had years of experience in dance - and it shows!!" ~Lee, VA
"Melissa is a knowledgeable and attentive instructor. She has had years of experience in dance - and it shows!!" ~Lee, VA
"Melissa really listened to my concerns and addressed them in our sessions. I highly recommend her!" ~Jaime, NY
"Melissa really listened to my concerns and addressed them in our sessions. I highly recommend her!" ~Jaime, NY
"I loved that part about asking for feedback [on Summer Dance Strategies for Success for Parents YouTube seminar]. That was so well stated. I think that is a great tip to share with my daughter so she can ask for feedback if she wants." ~Adrienne, mom of teen dancer
"I loved that part about asking for feedback [on Summer Dance Strategies for Success for Parents YouTube seminar]. That was so well stated. I think that is a great tip to share with my daughter so she can ask for feedback if she wants." ~Adrienne, mom of teen dancer