photo of a dancer wearing a fur white jacket and striped pants in front of a staircase. their leg is up to knee height and arms above their head with a joyful expression on their face
Choreographer
Teacher

Melissa Schade is a Los Angeles based choreographer. With work ranging from stage to screen, her movement tells stories, excites audiences, and brings music to life. A stylistic chameleon, her choreography seamlessly flows from tongue and cheek to emotionally palpable and has been described as entertaining, nuanced, charming, and visceral. Schade choreographs for the masses, and enjoys working with performers of any age, size, shape, color, gender or ability.