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Jason
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Jason
Melms began his training with the Tidewater Ballet Association and
the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. In 1991 he moved to New York
City to study at the Joffrey Ballet School, where he was selected
to perform with its touring company, Joffrey II. Shortly after, Mr.
Melms accepted a principal dancer position with the Eglevsky Ballet
of New York City. He has also performed with Ballet Theatre Pennsylvania,
The Virginia Ballet Theatre, Bravo Ballet, Tony Powell’s Music
in Movement and The Virginia Opera. He has worked with such noted
choreographers as Laura Alonso, Trinette Singleton, Glenn White, and
Sally Wilson. In 2000, Mr. Melms accepted the position as the Artistic
Director to the Harrisburg Dance Conservatory, and during his directorship
was a chair member for the Regional Dance America’s northeast
festivals, where his choreography was featured in the 2001 festival
and received with much acclaim. Mr. Melms has also worked as a faculty
member for the USDAN Center for the Creative and Performing Arts and
is currently on faculty at Peridance in New York City. |
