When a body moves, it’s the most revealing thing. Dance for me a minute, and I’ll tell you who you are. Mikhail Baryshnikov
When a body moves, it’s the most revealing thing. Dance for me a minute, and I’ll tell you who you are. Mikhail Baryshnikov
About Us and our dance classes
A Mission of Movement
Melissa's Dance Academy offers Cecchetti Ballet Method, Pointe, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop for ages 3 through adult. Enjoy a fun and positive dance environment while learning proper dance terminology and technique. Dancers also have the opportunity to take their ballet exams if desired.
Teachers with Experience
Melissa Noe is a graduate of Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education/Dance Education. Her journey in dance began as a young child. Dance disciplines include Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Modern and Ballet. She has studied the Cecchetti Method of Ballet and many other methods for over 35 years. Melissa is a certified member and a Licentiate of the Cecchetti Council of America.
Accomplishments include: Cecchetti exam certifications in Student Grades I-Professional Intermediate as well as Teacher Grades I through Professional Intermediate. Melissa danced as a member of Romeo Civic Ballet Company under the direction of Mary Sherman for many years. While in college, she was a member of the Bowling Green State University Dance Alliance and Dance Ensemble. Prior dance performances include: The Nutcracker with the Macomb Symphony Orchestra, Paquita, Coppelia, Swan Lake, Pas de Quatre and Les Sylphides. Throughout her dance career Melissa has taken part in multiple dance intensives, workshops and College Dance Festivals in major cities around the United States, while studying under artists from all over the world including Spain, Russia and England to further her knowledge in dance.
As a dance teacher Melissa has taught all over the Northwest Ohio and Michigan areas. This includes being an Associate Director at a local dance studio for 20 years, a Dance Director at The Performing Arts School of Metropolitan Toledo and Toledo Opera Summer camps. She also adjudicated for cheerleading/dance teams and preprofessional ballet companies. As part of the Eastern Michigan Committee of the Cecchetti Council of America she has enjoyed volunteer work for exams and Ballet Day. Melissa also works as the Head Counselor for the Cecchetti Council of America’s International Summer Intensive for the past few years.
Melissa Noe is now the proud owner of Melissa’s Dance Academy for the past 5 years. She strongly believes in continuing education to help her be the best teacher she can be.
Positive Environment
Dance is for everybody. I believe that the dance came from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people. – Alvin Ailey