Melissa Rutz is a highly accomplished and versatile dancer with a lifelong passion for the art form. She commenced her dance journey at the tender age of four, training at Star Dance Studio in San Francisco. Melissa’s diverse background includes extensive training in classical ballet, ballroom, and theater arts, providing her with a well-rounded foundation for her dance career. As an esteemed professional in the field, Melissa’s expertise extends to various aspects of dance. She is actively involved in teaching, competing, judging, choreographing, and performing on a global scale. Her talent and dedication have earned her a prominent position among the world’s top west coast swing dancers. Melissa’s outstanding achievements in the realm of West Coast Swing are a testament to her skill and passion. She has achieved remarkable success in numerous champion level competitions, triumphing in categories such as Showcase, Classic, Strictly Swing, Team, and Jack & Jill’s. Her dance versatility, coupled with her soulful musicality and expressiveness, sets her apart as a true artist on the dance floor. Melissa’s reputation as a world-class dancer and instructor continues to soar as she captivates audiences and inspires fellow dancers worldwide. Her commitment to excellence, coupled with her innate ability to convey emotion through movement, has made her an influential figure in the dance community. Driven by her love for dance and a relentless pursuit of artistic growth, Melissa Rutz continues to push boundaries and explore new horizons within the world of dance. Her passion for sharing her knowledge and expertise with others fuels her teaching endeavors, as she seeks to inspire and empower dancers of all levels. Melissa’s impact on the dance world is marked by her unwavering dedication, exceptional talent, and the enduring legacy she leaves through her remarkable performances and contributions to the art form.
US Open Classic Division winner and placements- Multiple winning placements in Champion JnJ, Strictly Swings, Classic and Cabaret – Melissa performed in the Nutcracker at a local playhouse theater in San Francisco for several years.
https://youtu.be/6y-yzibjszk Melissa & Maxime US Open
https://youtu.be/RKFtB7PH2W0 Melissa and Ben Morris
https://youtu.be/e3MkLMQg58c Melissa and Parker US Open
