Kim started dancing at the age of 8 in Redwood City, CA where she was trained in tap, jazz, ballet, and musical theatre. She has taught throughout the bay area for over 20 years. From 2004-2019 Kim coached Woodside High School’s dance team and she is currently on her 20th season as Woodside High's Theatre Department Choreographer. Her professional dance experience includes industrials for Hitachi, Google, Ingenix, Genentech, Sislex, The American Cancer Society, as well as Bastille Day at Hotel Sofitel. In 2008 Kim toured and performed with singer Arielle Paige as a backup dancer, performing shows in San Francisco and Las Vegas. In 2013 she had the opportunity to choreograph and perform a flash mob for singer, dancer, actress Rita Moreno. Along with her work at Melodic Remedy and Woodside High Kim has choreographed for various theatre groups and companies including Portola Valley's Theatre Conservatory, Hillbarn Theatre, Woodside Community Theatre, and Menlo School.

Jen has been dancing since the age of 5 and teaching for over 20 years. She grew up training in jazz, hip hop, tap, ballet, and musical theatre. Jen was a part of the Woodside High School Dance Team for 4 years, serving as Co-Captain & Captain. She was also involved in Woodside's spring musicals including, "A Musical Revue", "The Wiz", and "Seussical: The Musical". After high school, Jen toured with recording artist Arielle Paige, performing numerous shows in Las Vegas, San Francisco and traveled to Miami to perform at SuperBowl XLIV. Before founding Melodic Remedy in 2013, she traveled around the country as a Production Assistant, producing concerts and live events for major artists such as Maroon 5, The Black Keys, Joe Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, Ne-Yo, Pitbull, Weezer, and more. Today, Jen channels her creative energy into the digital side of Melodic Remedy, while still teaching a few Company classes. Outside of the studio, she loves spending time with her two young kids, ages six and three, who keep her happily on her toes!

Amy Lee Danya is a passionate dancer and teacher. She began studying dance at the young age of three. She has trained in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theatre and Hip-hop. As a young dancer, Amy performed and traveled around the world, dancing with the "Stars at Sea" cruise performer program, as well as performing in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Ireland. As a teacher, Amy has over 20 years of experience teaching children from ages 2.5 through 18 years old. Her primary teaching styles include technique, jazz and tap. Amy has trained and choreographed many of the top national winning dancers and teams in the bay area. One of her most prestigious awards being the Industry Dance Awards 2022 winner for "Best Convention Performance" for her competitive jazz routine "Rumor Has It". Amy’s teaching style emphasizes strength, technique and musicality, as well as, self-confidence and discipline. Professionally, Amy holds her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Early Childhood and Adolescent Development, with an emphasis on education. Her goal as a teacher is to fuse together her knowledge on the development and education of young children with her love and passion for dance and movement.

Myles Mitchell began dancing at the age of six and has never looked back. Trained in jazz, hip hop, ballet, contemporary, and musical theatre, he honed his craft at top dance studios throughout the Bay Area. His talent and dedication have earned him numerous national dance convention scholarships and multiple Male VIP titles. A natural leader, Myles served as both co-captain and captain of the Sequoia High School Dance Team. In 2021, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Skyline, earning his Associate of Arts degree with high honors. Myles’s professional experience includes performances for LinkedIn and Relay For Life, as well as over seven years of teaching and coaching competitive dance teams. He collaborates with high schools across the Bay Area, offering choreography that challenges and inspires. Above all, Myles is passionate about helping dancers reach their full potential. He leads with heart, discipline, and the belief that every student has something powerful to express through movement.

Krissie discovered her love for dance at just 3 years old, when she first stepped into the studio and immediately found her happy place. A Redwood City native, she danced and taught alongside Kim and Jen throughout high school before continuing her dance journey at Santa Clara University, where she was a member of the dance team and earned her B.A. in Communication. From 2005–2009, Krissie cheered for the San Francisco 49ers. Today, she is a licensed real estate assistant at Christie’s Sereno in San Carlos and, most importantly, a proud mom to Kai, a freshman at Woodside High School, and Payton, a 5th grader at North Star Academy & MRDS company dancer. Krissie is excited to return to Melodic Remedy as part of the teaching staff and back to her happy place—though she admits she still takes the occasional tumble!

Jeff has been involved in Gymnastics for almost 30 years. He began teaching in 1989 as an assistant coach for his high school's gymnastic team and then went on to become the gymnastics coordinator for San Mateo parks and Rec. In 1996 Jeff began working for San Mateo Gymanastics as a multi-level coach for students as young as preschool age and all the way up. Along with Gymnasts Jeff has also trained divers, ice skaters, martial artists, dancers, as well as worked with various theatre companies throughout the bay area. He believes in hard works, dedication, and mastering the basics to improve success emotionally and mentally.

Born and raised in San Carlos, Angela grew up dancing at Teen Dance Company under the direction of Darlene Easterling and Mark Foehringer. There, she had the pleasure of working with Mia Michaels, Mandy Moore, Napoleon and Tabitha D’umo, Jason Parsons, and Cindy Salgado. After graduating from New York University with a BFA in dance in 2010, Angela pursued a professional dance career in modern, contemporary, and musical theatre. She was also a founding member of Summation Dance where they performed at venues throughout New York City, New England, and San Francisco, including Brooklyn Academy of Music, Jacob’s Pillow, and Z Space. Angela currently works at Menlo School as the Upper School Dance teacher and choreographer while also serving on our alumni board.

Born and raised in Venezuela trained in Caracas, and at Boston Ballet with a Venezuelan government scholarship. Later she earned a Harkness Ballet Internship in New York. She has a BFA in performing arts, from Saint Mary’s University, a Certificate of Cuban syllabus, Methodology /Pedagogy from Ballet Nacional de Cuba as well as being a certified Progressing Ballet Technique teacher. Has twice been awarded with University of San Francisco grants for teaching development purpose. Performed the classics with Ballet Teresa Carreño in Caracas Venezuela sharing the stage with Rudolf Nureyev, Fernando Bujones, and Julio Boca. Former principal dancer of Ballet Nuevo Mundo de Caracas where she worked with choreographers such as Judith Jamison, Ulises Dove, John Butler, Elisa Monte, Dennis Nahat, Choo San Goh, Donald Mackayle, among others. Performed in South America, US, Europe, and Asia. Former Oakland ballet dancer. She has been teaching in the San Francisco Bay Area for thirty years. Has co-directed the summer programs for Pacific Dance Theater of San Francisco. Was associated director of Western Ballet as well as founding dancer and associate director for the Mark Foehringer dance project. Taught company class for Oakland Ballet, Napoles Ballet, Dance Theater San Francisco and guest teacher for Tampa City Ballet, America’s Ballet, Geneva Conservatoire Populaire de Musique Danse et Theater in Switzerland, National Institute of Arts SXM in Saint Maarten and Ballet Teresa Carreño in Caracas Venezuela. Graciela encourages students to strive for professional careers while giving them individual attention, stressing impeccable technique, and nurturing the growth of their uniqueness. She believes in the importance of versatile dancers. https://gracielaacedodance-ballet.org

DANCE & PERFORMANCE CREDITS INCLUDE: ​ World of dance Solo Contest Winner “2016 Las Vegas”(YouTube) Featured as a Judge in World Of Dance “2017 Houston”(YouTube) Featured in World Of Dance “Bay Area 2018”(YouTube) Lead Director of Tribe Dance Crew & Co Director of Poisen Brigade Dance Company. Lead Director and Choreographer of The Fox Theatre Redwood City’s very own “Hip Hop Nutcracker” Has been Featured on Networks like DanceOn & Dancersglobal (YouTube) Has collaborated with Artist such as Lil Kida Burns & Many More. Has an extensive street dance battle record from 2008-present. YouTube: Stuck Sanders IG: @Stucker___ Facebook: Stuck Sanders

Leliani has been dancing since the day she turned 3 years old, and throughout her years as a student she trained in jazz, tap, lyrical, ballet, contemporary, musical theater, modern, hip hop, and street jazz. Leilani is a former Melodic Remedy student, and is now teaching and assisting with jazz, tap, lyrical, musical theater, and contemporary styles. Some of her greatest accomplishments include being accepted into Tap Into The Networks apprentice program, where she is able to travel around the country and perform in a tap only show specifically made for just the apprentices. Leilani not only gets to assist with convention classes, but also improve her tap skills, and learn how to navigate life in the dance industry while interacting with some of the greatest tap teachers in the United States.

Tatum began her dance training in Silicon Valley and went on to serve as captain of the California State University, Chico dance team. She later became Studio Manager and Company Director at Hype Dance Studio in Chico, CA, before stepping into the role of Upper School Dance Director at Menlo School in Atherton, CA. Currently, Tatum is a faculty member at Nor Cal Dance Arts in San Jose, CA and a staff judge with UDA, specializing in jazz for high school competitions. She has choreographed for numerous Bay Area studios and high schools, bringing her creativity and expertise to a wide range of dancers. Most recently, Tatum joined the Sacramento Kings as Assistant Coach and Choreographer for the NBA’s Sacramento Kings Dancers.

Mary began dancing at the age of 5 in Redwood City, CA. Her training includes jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre, ballet, and pointe. For 4 years Mary was a member of the award winning Woodside High School Dance Team and where she served as a Co-Captain and Captain for 2 years. During her time at Woodside she participated in many of their Spring musicals including playing Pilar in "Legally Blonde." Mary has been teaching at Melodic Remedy for more than 5 years and has more recently joined the competition staff.

Onel has been dancing since the age of 8. He started venturing into color guard in 1997 at his middle school. Onel continued venturing in both dance and color guard throughout his life. Onel danced for local dance companies such as iLLusion Dance Company, Bliss Dance Company, Poisoned Cupcakes and danced for a local bay area artist, M:G. He started teaching dance in 2009 and continues to teach. In 2024, he received two choreography awards for his dances, Felt Cute (Starbound) and Strange Addiction (Spotlight). With his passion for dance and colorguard, Onel currently judges for the California Color Guard Circuit (CCGC), as well as United Spirit Association (USA). He also works at Emerald High School as the Head Coach of their Dance team as well as their Color Guard Team. Onel also currently works with a color guard group in Vacaville, CA where they have received two silver medals at world championships in Dayton, Ohio in "A" Class Division (2016) and "Open" Class Division (2017).Onel loves to share his love for the arts to all his dancers.

Ari has been dancing for over two decades, beginning at the age of 3 at a local studio in the East Bay. She began competing at the age of 8 and continued until she graduated from high school. She loves creating and cultivating a deep love for dance in every student she works with and has spent each year growing and striving to be the best dance teacher she can be. In addition to being an instructor, Ari has earned an Associate degree in Cultural Anthropology in 2020 and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography in 2024. Ari is an artist through and through and enjoys combining her passions to open new creative doors in all aspects of her art.

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Mandi, a Bay Area native, has been dancing since she was three years old and has spent over a decade teaching at various dance companies. She has trained extensively in Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, and Musical Theater under industry professionals. Mandi is currently the head coach of the Carlmont High School Dance Team and a technique teacher at Notre Dame Belmont. With a deep passion for sharing her knowledge and inspiring the next generation of dancers, she continues to bring energy, precision, and creativity to every class she leads.

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Justine grew up dancing and playing sports. While attending SF State to earn her BA in History, she began coaching softball at Woodside High school for 7 years. She loves working with children and was excited to welcome her daughter into the world in 2022. She hopes she will love dance as much as she does and can’t wait to watch her join the Melodic Remedy dance family! Before becoming a Mother, she helped manage several companies over the years, and joined Melodic Remedy in 2020.

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