Hey there! I'm so glad you're here.

I'm Melissa, and I love Dance. I love to be it, teach it, watch it, and create it.

When you come into one of our studios, you become part of the family.

You'll be greeted with hugs and taught with encouragement from a trained and caring professional.

My hope is that you leave our doors better than you came in. Whether it's expressing a new dance step, or song, building your confidence or heightening your health we want you to radiate joy!

​ We want Dance to be the Highlight of Your Week!

Melissa has been a dance educator for over 30 years and a studio owner for 18 years.  Receiving a BFA in Musical Theatre from UW-Stevens Point, she then performed and choreographed professionally throughout the midwest.

In 2009, she started her own studio The Dancing House where she shared the art of dance to dancers of all ages both in her her studio and her online membership platform called Dance on Demand.

As an established entrepreneur,  Melissa is sought out as a business coach guiding powerhouse women to create a business and life they love through The Visibility Podcast. 

Hi, I’m Miss Sophi, and I’m so excited for my 6th year at TDH!

Dance has always been a huge part of my life, and I love getting to share that passion with our students each week. My favorite part of teaching is watching dancers grow, not only in their technique, but also in their confidence and love for dance.

I began dancing at the age of 4 at a local studio and continued through high school and college. I recently graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and look forward to continuing my education as I pursue a career in Occupational Therapy.

The Dancing House is certainly the highlight of my week, and I can't wait to dance with you this season!

I'm Alyssa and this is my fifth year as an instructor for The Dancing House. I'm excited to be back for another year!

I began dancing at the age of 4 and grew up dancing recreationally until jr. high, when I began competition classes in jazz, lyrical, ballet, and tap. In high school I performed as one of the 4 angels in the production “Anything Goes” and was a performer and choreographer in a musical revue of historic Broadway shows. I also choreographed a jr. production of “The Big Bad Musical.”

I went on to the University of Minnesota Duluth, where I studied early childhood education while still taking dance classes and being a part of a student run dance group. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in early childhood general and special education. In college is when I began teaching dance classes and have been doing so for over a decade now. As a teacher I still take class for myself when I can and have attended the Dance Teacher Web conference in Las Vegas, and the Twin Cities Tap festival in past years. I've taught multiple styles in both recreational and competition classes, but tap is forever my favorite!

My day job is teaching at St. Francis School in Ellsworth, where I live, with my husband and two kids- Lucy and Theo.

I look forward to another amazing year sharing my love of dance with others!