Take dance lessons from professional dancers in
the valley!
Check out our staff:
Director and Head Instructor: Melissa:
Melissa is the founder of "Sundance Studios." She started dancing
at the age of six and has been dancing ever since. Melissa has
been teaching dance for over 10 years and has danced professionally
for six! She was a Suns Dancer for 5 years as well as an Arizona
Cardinals Cheerleader. You may also find her in Phoenix teaching
sixth grade students. She has been a teacher for over five years.
Melissa loves to dance and also has a passion for working with
children. She provides only the best in quality education for
children
Marco:
Born and raised in
Phoenix, Arizona, Marco Marcial (Bboy Marco) fell in love with
the Hip Hop Culture at age 9. His focus and passion is mainly
in the art of Breaking (B-boying). Marco began training at age
11 and has been Breakdancing, competing and performing professionally
ever since.
Now at the age of 28, Marco enjoys teaching others
what he loves! He has been working with kids in an after school
program called "All the Right Moves" for the past 5
years. He's been a competitor and performer for Battle of the
Year, Break Feast, Celebration of Dance, WNBA Phoenix Mercury
Halftime show, Furious Styles Crew Anniversary, Kings of AZ, Freestyle
Session, Top Dog, The Undadog and battles throughout the state
of Arizona.
He also has experience dancing with Arizona dance
companies Automatic Response and EPIK Dance Co. Most recently,
EPIK was named one of the two finalists in the 2008 Phoenix's
Best Dance Crew Competition and performed during the pre-show
for the Ämerica's Best Dance Crew" concert at Dodge
Theater. Marco is a proud member of one of Arizona's top B-boy
crews "Mellow Drama Crew". He is a passionate and dedicated
teacher and competitor.
Paige:
Paige is a native of Texas, you'll know once you
hear her southern accent! She has an incredible dance history.
She has earned her degree in dance from the University of Arizona.
Paige has danced for the Phoenix Suns for 6 years, the Mercury
Hip-Hop Squad for 2 years, the Arizona Rattlers for 1 year, and
the Arizona Cardinals, WOW! On top of that, she has traveled the
world on a cruise ship providing entertainment. Paige has definitely
proved her passion for dance. She also enjoys teaching what she
loves!
Julie:

Julie is originally from Minnesota. She has been
a captain and member of both Arizona State University as well
as the Arizona Cardinals. Julie has traveled all the way to Iraq
to entertain the U.S. troops! Julie loves teaching dance to children.
She is currently an employee for a foster care agency and her
care for children is remarkable. Julie has been teaching dance
for the past 8 years and can't wait to meet you!
Gio:

Giovanna is an Arizona native and has cheered for
ASU and the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders. She specializes in
pom and cheer as well as gymnastics and teaches various age groups.
She's also bilingual!
Marisol Lopez:
Marisol Lopez started dancing bile folklorico at the age of 5
and continued for 8 more years. Throughout her 8 years she joined
a bile folklorico dance company named Los Rosas Blancas.
Marisol traveled with the dance companies around the West Coast
for competitions. They also did appearances and preformed at events,
such as parades and preformed at Cinco de Mayo events as well
as at the Arizona State Fair and the state capital. When Marisol
entered high school she joined the high schools dance team. Throughout
her 4 years with the dance team she learned Ballet, Modern, Jazz,
and Hip Hop. Every year with her dance company she would receive
many awards like most passionate, best choreographer, and most
dynamic dancer. Today she is still expanding here dancing knowledge
and hoping to become a suns dancer.