MJ
A NOTE FROM MJ
My class focuses on the craftsmanship and language in which art is articulated fundamentally and translates from the competition stage to a concert stage and every facet of art in between.
It requires the artist to be vulnerable to process the task. Accountable to see their future self the distance.This a spiritual connection of understanding the fundamentals creating emotion, textures and nuances within the art.
I suggest you bring yourself. If you have a theraband, a foam roller, block, the work will make for a clearer translation. The supplies are not required but helpful in your success throughout the weekend and beyond. We will translate the work from activations to phrase work center so socks would be most appropriate.
SHE/HER
JOINED TEAM: 2016
MJ, originally from Charlotte, NC, is an alumni of the Edge scholarship program and has her BFA in Dance with a concentration in Choreography and Performance. Professionally, Melissa has performed for Sonya Tayeh Dance, Peter Chu, Beyonce on Billboard Awards, Edge’s annual show, Tessandra Chavez 'Unity' shows, Dancing Under the Stars Festival, and the REVERB Festival. She has danced in such shows as 'Battles' and 'The Endurance to Move' and her newest work will perform in Edinburgh, Scotland in August. The work Melissa is doing with her students to help provide a path for them to thrive as they have moved on to Julliard, Arts Umbrella, and Jacob’s Pillow, means more than her personal accomplishments. MJ is looking forward to sharing the magic with those who are passionate and eager about the work they will do in this art form.