Miss Melanie has over 25 years teaching experience in the fields of Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Acrobats with a score of awards to her name.  She modeled in Seattle for 13 years and was on the talent-search teams for several large modeling agencies after her print career.  One of the Original “Hi-liners,” Miss Melanie learned to sing, dance and act at an early age.

She was awarded the prestigious Choreographer’s awards for Dupree Dance Conventions 3 years running and is currently the coach for Platinum award winning Jazz dance studio teams.

Miss Melanie was formerly the technique coach for the Tyee High School Dance and Drill team and is currently working on establishing the “Stars of Tomorrow” foundation for underprivileged students in the arts along with her husband and two daughters.