Melanie has been trained in various dance styles since the age of 5, these including contemporary, hip hop, jazz, military, pom, tap, and heels. She has competed and performed at USA Collegiate Dance Championships and World of Dance, as well as has been a in various music videos and an extra on Dancing with the Stars. Melanie received her B.A. at Azusa Pacific University in Public Relations where she also performed with APU’s Dance Team. Having also been on the Citrus College Dance Team she has learned the value in being on a team. Currently, Melanie works with Vixens Dance Company as a team performer and Insomniac events as character performer. She trains at Millennium Dance Studio, Offstage, and Dynamic Duo to further grow her expertise in various styles of dance. Melanie loves to share her passion for dance and the ability to tell stories through specific movement. She hopes to positively guide and inspire students through dance to share these stories.