Teachers

Mrs. Melissa founded Perryton Dance Academy in 2009 and loves to give back to her hometown. Growing up in East Texas and Louisiana, Melissa began studying dance at the age of 3. After her family came home to the Texas panhandle, she studied in Amarillo under Neil and Camille Hess and performed as part of the Lone Star Ballet. Melissa graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance from West Texas A&M University. She danced in four seasons of TEXAS Musical Drama and was honored to represent TEXAS in Austin when Mr. Hess was awarded the Texas Medal of Arts. Melissa began teaching when she was 19 years old. She is certified and degreed member of Dance Masters of America Chapter 35. Bringing the experience of dance to youngsters is one of the greatest joys and deepest passions of her life. Melissa also loves teaching English at Perryton High School. She and her husband, Brett, has two amazing sons.