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Melinda began her dance training at Generation Dance studio. At the age of fifteen Melinda was one of two Canadians chosen out of hundreds of dancers from the United States to take part in a six week US National Tour with Hoctor’s Dance Caravan. At seventeen Melinda moved to Vancouver where she became a member of The Source Dance Company under the direction of Joanne Pesusich. Performing in such shows as: Zig or Zag… The Choice is yours, Scratch That, Grease, Fashion Music Arts Awards and For the love of it. She has won and received numerous awards and scholarships for her dance and chorography abilities. Winning the 2009 Young Choreographer award at Edmonton’s American Dance Awards for her contemporary group number called “Walk the Line.” Melinda is also an up and coming young playwright who’s play Rez In The City has been showcased two years in a row at Native Earths Performing Arts Wessageechak Theatre festival in Toronto; Along with this years Cross Currents at Factory Theatre in Toronto. She has just graduated Toronto Media and Film College and has currently just wrapped working on the first season of BLACKSTONE, which will be shown on Showcase and APTN in early 2011. Many people say this young woman has a very bright is currently promising career ahead of her.

All of our Junior Instructors have passed the required criteria to instruct at Generation Dance. They are here to add knowledge, experience, creativity, and FUN!!

Generation Dance Studio assistants all begin at the age of 12. The program lasts 3-5 years. Most of our assistants will go on to become Junior Instructors. While completing the program they are learning how to lead, correct, and of course role-model!! We are delighted to have them with us!!