Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Melissa has trained competitively in multiple disciplines of dance such as Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Contemporary, Musical Theatre and Hip Hop.

She’s had the privilege of working with Patrick Roberge Productions dancing for the Paralympics, CFLS’s BC Lions Grey Cup halftime for Nickelback and PNE productions.

Melissa has been featured in TV series and movies including Bates Motel, Snow Piercer, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and The Last of Us.  Her latest credits include dancing on Riverdale working with choreographer Heather Laura Grey and Danielle Ryans “Ain’t Christmas Without You” music video.  Her passion for dance continued and she started teaching at studios throughout BC and the lower mainland.  Melissa is a versatile, positive and devoted teacher of 12 years who brings her high energy into every class.  Melissa strives to train her dancers with life skills leaving them with confidence in and out of the studio.