Melissa brings a fresh perspective to the modern teaching techniques implemented by FUSION. With 20 years of dance experience including tap, jazz, ballet, and hip-hop, she has a keen sense of musicality and body awareness. However, her natural sense of dance does not limit her strength as a teacher, as she has spent years studying and teaching body mechanics to athletes and dancers alike.

Her dedication to the art and enthusiasm about the dance was noticed by FUSION in 2004 when she was invited to join the organization. Since then she has traveled teaching both Blues and Lindy Hop workshops and classes. Melissa consistently demonstrates her unique knowledge and fresh ideas by implementing new exercises to help her students become familiar with their body and encourage deliberate movement.