class
Current Offerings
Dance Church®
An all-levels movement class that offers a fun and inclusive approach to dancing. No prior dance experience necessary.
2nd & 4th Sunday of every month @ IIam
Hosted by Repertory Dance Theatre at The Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
Academic Positions
Utah Valley University
Melissa is an adjunct instructor for Utah Valley University’s Department of Dance and has served as Co-Artistic Director of Contemporary Dance Ensemble since Fall 2020.
in 2023, Melissa received the School of the Arts Dean’s Award of Excellence, for Adjunct Faculty — and was recognized for her work with CDE.
Contemporary Dance Ensemble (CDE) is a pre-professional level modern dance company and upper division course. Melissa’s role includes Rehearsal Director, Program Organizer, Creative Director, Movement Director, Technique Teacher, Social Media Manager, Costume Manager, Communications, Scheduling, Mentorship, etc.
Directed Concerts & Rehearsal Direction
Ode to Ourselves
Featuring Choreography by Monica Campbell, Kellie St. Pierre, Nichele Woods, and collaborators Brian Gerke and Melissa Younker
2024
Echoes
Featuring Choreography by Sarah Donohue, Holly Perkins, Yoshito Sakuraba, Daniel Shapiro & Joanie Smith, and Melissa Younker
2023
From the Ashes
Featuring choreography by Monica Campbell, Brian Gerke, Martha Graham, Courtney Mazeika, WHYTEBERG, and Melissa Younker
2022
Against the Grain
Featuring choreography by Mike Esperanza, Brian Gerke, Laura Brick, and LajaMartin
2021
University of Utah