Melissa Barlow

Born in West Suburbs of Chicago
Currently 19 years of Age
Daughter of Luz and Thomas Barlow
Has one Sister Anna Claire Barlow

Started Dance at Age of 3 in Bartlett, IL. at Dance Motions
Modeled at Leos Dancewear at early age/Magazine
Trained in Jazz, Ballet, and Hip Hop/Modern,Tap

Played Piano at early age and one 1st Place in Solo Piano competition at Illinois Music Association 2002

Progressed to Elite Dance Company called Midwest Movement in Chicago at age of 10, concentration in Jazz; instructor well accomplished Dancer from LA

Won many Solo competitions in various organizations, namely, Star power, Hall of Fame, Showbiz and others,
Received Miss Star Power at Las Vegas, Miss Showbiz in St. Louis, Mo. Solo entries in top 5 overall placements for last 10 years.

Moved to Xtreme Dance Company in Naperville this past year, Instructor well known for accomplishments in Hip Hop, learned this form of dance and performed well this year, including, top award in team group at Vegas. (Victory Cup winners) Xtreme Dance Company was in the finals at the MTV Show called America's Best Dance Crew.

Received Outstanding Young Achiever Award from the Association of American/Filipino Association in Chicago, 2008
Article in Magazine and feature story.

Received Most Valuable Dancer Award at Star power Competition in Myrtle Beach, top award in solo competition, summer 2009.

Graduating from St. Charles East High School 2009 in Illinois

Currently training in Dance in Los Angeles areas.

Just featured in the Black eyed peas music video "Imma Be Rockin That Body"

Went to Vegas for "So you think you can dance"

Choreographing for studios around the U.S. for contemporary , jazz , lyrical , hip hop pieces .

Been dancing since age 3 , trained in ballet and jazz mainly . Contemporary is her main style but now moving out to LA , she has found a new love .. HIP HOP ! She will keep training and training in this new found style and enjoys every minute of it . Taking classes at Debbie Millenium and The Edge.

Now working with professional choreographer Tokyo Kevin Inouye . Assists him and dances in shows for him.