Testimonials
“Melissa is true to her word that dance is for everyone. Her 'come as you are approach' means all ages, colors, and personalities can try dance without the initial expense of dance gear. This adaptability and dedication towards people learning dance also showed itself during the pandemic when she moved her classes outdoors so that children who had been cut off from opportunities could once again safely pursue them.” ~ Sarah from Quincy, mother of two
“I have been so glad to find Missy's Movement for my girls (age 7 and 9). I searched everywhere for a contemporary dance class for this age group and finally found it with Melissa! She incorporates contemporary dance, yoga, ballet, pilates in a form that is easy for children to adapt to. Her music choices are inspiring and they develop their routines as a team effort to encourage creativity and explore their own freedom of movement.”~Laura Murphy
"Melissa was a wonderful teacher. As a mother of a girl (woman now) you are always hoping that your daughter will find other women that she can look up to. Melissa was not only a wonderful teacher to my daughter, but a mentor and friend as well. Not only was she passionate about teaching, but passionate about life. I can highly recommend Melissa as a teacher." ~ Kathy Flynn
"Melissa is a wonderful person and dance teacher. I’m so thankful to have trained under her growing up before I went on to get my BA degree in Dance which led me to now have a career in dance! You can feel her drive and passion which she instills in her students." ~ Ausjoli
"Melissa never let me down when I was in the studio with her growing up. She pushed me to reach my highest potential while encouraging me to never give up (both on the dance floor and in life in general). She was by far one of the greatest dance teachers I have had and I am extremely grateful that I was able to train under her for so many years. Melissa is by far one of the most passionate dancers and will absolutely pass that on to any dancer trained by her!" ~Stephanie
“Melissa is by far one of the coolest people I've ever had the pleasure of being taught by- she not only pushed me to want to be a better hip hop dancer, but she also gave me the confidence to compete with a solo and for that I'm forever grateful!” ~Samantha
"Melissa has been an inspiration in my life, through dance and life in general, for as long as I️ can remember. She mentored me throughout my HS & college careers and now I have the ultimate pleasure of dancing with her side by side in Tribe/Linx. I’m forever grateful for her guidance, support, and dedication to my life and dance career for all of these years!" ~ Shannon Collins
As the parent of a child with special needs, I can't overstate how kind, patient, compassionate and genuine Miss Melissa is. Her studio was the first place I felt safe leaving my daughter that wasn't a relative's home. Over the course of our time together, she has become more like a friend and mentor to my daughter and I, than just a dance teacher. Miss Melissa finds a way to include everyone in the art of dance and ensure all students feel welcomed in her program. She consistently goes above and beyond for her students and their families because that is the kind of person she is. Her program is fun, affordable and provides a variety of options for time slots and styles of dance. I can't say enough about how much we love Missy's Movement!
Casey Ann BA in Early Childhood Education
We recently discovered Missy's Movement when friends highly recommended her outdoor dance classes. My ten-year-old son loves to dance but can be self-conscious. Melissa sets such a welcoming and accepting tone -- he jumped right in and really enjoys her classes! Melissa communicates well and offers lots of opportunities for kids and families of all ages. I am so glad we found Missy's Movement! - Mom of 3 boys
"Missy has a kind heart and looks out for all her students. This makes me trust every teacher, dancer, and student to be in good hands with Missy’s leadership. Missy knows how to have fun and create an inviting, safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all! " Phil Caleb
Through Missy’s Movement, Missy creates a space for her dancers to move, create, learn, and experience all the joy that dance has to offer. Her environment is inviting and fun which allows for all students to feel welcome and comfortable. Missy is an incredibly friendly, kind, and supportive leader. She has many years of experience dancing, teaching, and guiding students along their dance journey, making Missy’s Movement the absolute best around!