MELODY
LACAYANGA
A NOTE FROM MELODY
My class focuses on plié, weight shifting and quickness at times. I love texture, and I mix sharp movement with resistance and catchy music so even when it can be challenging, it will still be a lot of fun.
It requires trusting yourself and at the same time, not taking yourself too seriously. I always expect basics of technique but am more driven by a dancer’s passion and the hunger to learn while making small improvements throughout the class.
I suggest you bring a positive attitude, an open heart, a voice to cheer for the other dancers and yourself, and of course a SMILE!
SHE/HER
JOINED TEAM: 2008
Originally from the Bay Area, CA, Melody began her dance training at the age of 5. She was a founding member of The Dance Company of San Francisco under the direction of her mentor, Chris Jacobsen. In the fall of 2003 she relocated to Los Angeles to seek new opportunities.
In 2005, she was a finalist on the very first season of FOX's hit television show, "So You Think You Can Dance", where she was the runner-up and top female dancer. This experience opened up many doors for her, leading her to travel to the Philippines, Ireland, Canada, Turks and Caicos of the Caribbean, Mexico, and Singapore as a teacher and guest performer.
Her credits include Sonya Tayeh Dance Company, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Greatest Showman Live Commercial, Glee, the MTV European Music Awards, Wetten Das, Radio Disney Music Awards with Julia Michaels, Bunheads, America's Got Talent, and was an All-Star on the eighth season of "So You Think You Can Dance". She performed with Miley Cyrus' "Gypsy Heart Tour" in South America, Philippines and Australia.
Throughout her career, she has modeled for Capezio, Nappytabs, Discount Dance Supply, and Dance Spirit, and was the cover model of Inside Dance Magazine's July 2016 issue. She is a brand ambassador for Fabletics Activewear and Apolla Performance and is on the creative team of the world renowned fitness company Piloxing.
Melody continues to travel and spread her knowledge, passion, award winning choreography, and love of dance around the world. She is extremely excited and honored to join the Adrenaline and Revive families this season.