Our Teachers:
Melissa Indelicato is the owner and director of The Art of Dance and the proud mother of three amazing children! Melissa is a certified through Dance Masters of America. For the past 25+ years, Melissa has created a creative and fun teaching style that not only helps a dancer grow technically, but also in self-confidence and art appreciation. As a mom, she knows that the decisions you make for your children are very important and is honored to be a part of your family’s life. She is committed to providing your children with quality arts education, positive role models, and lots of fun!
Mary Beth Balone has been a dancer for as long as she can remember. She joined The Art of Dance team in 2012. Certified Cecchetti Teacher Level 3, Ms. Mary Beth has a love of ballet. She has been teaching dance for more than 20 years, and even with the blessing of 3 beautiful children.
Ms. Kim started dancing at the age of 4 and began teaching at age 16. She is certified in Cecchetti method Grades 1-3 and is a certified Dance Fitness Instructor. Ms. Kim also has a Bachelors degree from Michigan State University, where she danced on their performance team. Ms. Kim works mostly with our preschool dancers but loves that every BODY is capable of dancing and making it their own, no matter the age, style or skill level! She loves the joy she sees on a student’s face when they master a skill they have been working on! Ms. Kim also has two very talented daughter who dance at the studio and are on our Intensive Team. She loves working out and being active including anything involving water, especially surfing and when she’s not at the studio, she is cheering on her favorite football team Michigan State! She truly loves the color GREEN!
Robin has been dancing since she was in diapers-literally. Her mother placed her in a dance class at the age of one, and she hasn’t been able to stop moving since. Robin grew up in Fenton, MI, graduating in 2016 from Milford High School. She graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business and Dance from Grand Valley State University, where she worked with multiple guest artists in the styles of Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Jazz, and Modern. As a child, Robin danced with Fenton Dance Academy, training in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Modern, and Musical Theatre under the instruction of Susan Carter, Chelsea Carter, and Crystyl Mitchell-Fritz. She received her Grade V Elementary Professional Cecchetti certifications under the instruction of Susan Carter. There she also worked as a student instructor for six years, and an instructor since 2020. Robin has also competed across the US, from Chicago to Savannah, Georgia, with the Academy. She attended Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in the summer of 2011, and has also worked with the Cambrians Dance Company, housed in Chicago. She has had the pleasure of working under numerous artists while dancing with Grand Valley State University Dance Company, as well as with BODYART Dance Company, located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Robin has danced with Suttle Dance Company, a professional contemporary dance company located in Novi, Michigan.
Katie Lukovich began dancing at the age of 11 at The Turning Pointe and has been teaching for the Art of Dance since 2016. She competed her undergraduate degree at Oakland University where she danced on the Dance Team and then went on to help form the competitive dance club “Vitality” at OU. As captain of vitality, she found her passion for teaching and choreography. She graduated with her masters from University of Detroit Mercy with a degree in Physician Assistant Studies and currently works in plastic surgery and aesthetics. She is also in the process of obtaining her doctorate degree with the University of Lynchburg. Katies’ favorite style to teach and choreograph is lyrical but jazz is a close second. She loves to incorporate strength training and injury prevention in her technique classes. When not at the studio, you can find her in an Orangetheory fitness class most mornings and spending time with her husband and three westies on the weekends.
Megan Ellsworth started dancing at the age of 2 (Ms. Missy was her class assistant). She transferred to TAOD in 2005 and was on The Art of Dance Competition Team. After high school, Megan attended Central Michigan University where she was on the Infusion Dance Team. Se return home in 2009 to continue school at Oakland University. She started teaching dance in 2010 and has been with TAOD ever since. Ms. Megan is certified through Grade 3 in Cecchetti and has master classes from many famous choreographers. Megan was a member and coach of Clarkston High School’s Dance/Poms Team and went through UDA training classes. When Megan isn’t dancing she likes to take pictures, travel, and be with her family.
Kati Holland joined The Art of Dance team in 2012. She is a graduate of Oakland University. She has been dancing for over 36 years and teaching for more than half of those years. She is certified through Cecchetti Teacher Level 5, but enjoys teaching all genres of dance with her favorite being ballet & pointe. In Ms. Kati’s free time she enjoys spending time with her husband & adorable daughter who dances at the studio and is on our Intensive Team and is a faithful fan of Bon Jovi (you should see her watches).
Our Office Staff:
Autumn Balhorn (Office Manager) has been with The Art of Dance since the beginning, and dancing with Ms. Missy (Melissa) since she was in elementary school. She has been working as the office manager for The Art of Dance since 2005. Ms. Autumn is extremely passionate about what she does, and each child that walks through our front door. Ms. Autumn’s daughter also dancers at the studio and the Intensive team! In her free time she spends time with her daughter, her dogs and loves crafting.
