MELINA BEZANIS

COMPANY MEMBER SINCE 2024

Melina was raised in Houston, TX where she attended the High School for Performing and Visual Arts before earning her BFA in Dance from The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and BA in Political Science from Fordham University. Melina has had the privilege of performing "Steps In The Street" by Martha Graham while working with choreographers such as Robert Battle, Glenn Edgerton, Desmond Richardson, Jacqueline Buglisi, Omar Roman de Jesus, Mark Caserta, Janice Rosario, Levi Philip Marsman, Yasmin Iriel Frione, and Graciela Kozak. Melina has attended intensives with B12, Ballet Hispanico, Hubbard Street Chicago, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and David Dorfman Dance. Working as a company member and the Director of Marketing, Melina joined Iyun Harrison's company, Ballet Ashani, in 2023. Melina has also been featured as a guest artist with Alison Cook Beatty Dance and Robenson Mathurin Dance. Melina is honored to join Red Clay Dance for their upcoming season!