Melissa Vella

‘’’Melissa Vella’’’ is a native of Springfield, PA, she is a American dancer and choreographer.

She grew up training at McHenry Dance Center in Havertown, Pa under the direction of Jamie Lee Dain and Dolores McHenry. She also studied dance at Point Park University. After choreographing for Jaxum Record Label for a year.

She was in Season 1 of FOX's So You Think You Can Dance. She was eliminated in week 5 with Artem Chigvinsev. After this, she has become one of the most sought after Choreographers and master class teacher in the Phialdelphia region.

In 2007, she toured with Toni Braxton on her "The Libra Tour", performing throughout the U.S.

Filmography

• Good Day LA. (2007) .... Herself
• T.V. Guide Channel (2006) .... Herself
• "Big in 05" awards (VH1) .... Herself
• "Ellen" (2006) (TV) .... Herself
• "So You Think You Can Dance" .... Herself (8 episodes, 2005-2006)

References

• New York Times http://movies.nytimes.com/person/1615254/Melissa-Vella