Melissa grew up in the Washington D.C. area and moved to Wisconsin to be closer to family in 2014. She graduated from James Madison University in Virginia with a psychology degree and a business hospitality concentration. Her love for cardio dance fitness didn't begin until college when she discovered classes offered there and she has been hooked on the dance fitness craze ever since. Melissa was certified as a WERQ instructor in early 2016 in Madison. WERQ is a fiercely fun and wildly addicting cardio dance fitness class based on pop and hip hop charting hits! Melissa has participated in multiple AfterWERQ and CharityWERQ events around the Madison area. Melissa's bubbly and positive energy bring an extra element of fun to any class!