Meet Melodie!

Melodie is a Junior at MVHS

A melody is defined as "a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying". A synonym for melody might be a song. SDA's own Melodie Raese makes beautiful music with her dancing. Her name fits her perfectly. She glides, pirouettes and jetes across the floor with effortless grace. A symphony of ballet!

Melodie has big dreams. At 16, she already knows she wants to become a principal ballerina. She is well on her way--scoring the role of "Clara" in this year's The Nutcracker. Melodie will dance the part of Columbina and Dew Drop on alternate performances.

As if dreaming big and working hard to achieve her dance dreams weren't enough--this gal hopes to become a neurologist when she grows up! She plans on attending UCSD or Stanford after she graduates. You go, girl!

We love BIG DREAMERS here at Svetlana's Dance Academy.

Keep dreaming until your dreams come true!

When she is not making melodies with her dancing and studying hard to prepare herself for her bright future, Melodie enjoys cooking dinner for her mom. Her favorite kind of food is Italian and her speciality is spaghetti with a yummy meat sauce. Maybe Melodie will share her recipe with us this month in our recipe post? Hint. Hint.

She loves the beach and appreciates the sand's exfoliating benefits on her dancer heels. Melody likes the idea of being pampered but rarely indulges. This girl will need a spa pedicure after our November performances!

Dancing since she was five has paid off. Melodie excels on the dance floor. She did admit that turns are both her favorite and most challenging aspect of ballet.

Keep listening for the lovely sound of Melodie's life--and look for her on stage at our upcoming performance of The Nutcracker.