Alumni

Our alumni have gone on to train, perform, and study with some of the most prestigious ballet companies, universities, and professional programs in the country. 

Ms. Melinda’s students have gone on to train and perform with distinguished institutions such as San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, Alonzo King LINES Training Program, Alvin Ailey Training Program, Rock School of Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem, School of American Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Bolshoi Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Trainee Program, and State Street Ballet’s Trainee Program.

Many MCD dancers have also pursued outstanding academic paths, attending universities where the discipline and dedication learned through dance helped them excel. Alumni have been accepted to UCLA (including neuroscience majors), UC Berkeley, Columbia University, Fordham University, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and SMU’s Dance Department.

We are incredibly proud of each dancer’s unique journey and the excellence they continue to embody in both the arts and academics. We proudly celebrate the dancers who began their path with MCD and continue to demonstrate excellence, discipline, and artistry in everything they pursue.