Jessie Melendez

Beginner & Intermediate Hip Hop

Jessie's love for dance began at the young age of seven. In her hometown of Mishawaka, Indiana she performed and won national awards in tap, modern, jazz, and hip-hop. In order to expand her dance experience she began teaching as well as still performing at the age of fifteen. She has taught various tap, modern, jazz and poms team, but specializes mainly in hip-hop dance. She currently is a student at Ball State University where she is studying telecommunication as well as dance. For the the past three years Jessie has had the privilege of being a NFL cheerleader for out Indianapolis Colts! Along with performing and teaching dance, Jessie also travels worldwide to choreograph gymnastics, cheer, and dance routines. For the past six summers she has had the honor of being choreographer and head dance teacher for Bela Karolyi's summer camp. Jessie looks forward to teaching with a wonderful family owned dance studio.