Feb 6, 2024
Making the leap from Dance Teacher to Entrepreneur can be rewarding and challenging at the same time. Our guest, Melissa Klassen, Founder of Acro Dance Teachers Association, knows the ropes and is passionate aboiut helping others along this journey. Learn her tips and wisdom and be inspired to take the next step toward building a business and life you desire.
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Meet Melissa Klassen, a distinguished Acrobatic Dance specialist
and Mentor, who stands at the forefront of the dance community as
the Founder and President of the Acro Dance Teachers Association.
With a passionate commitment to fostering positive role modeling
and mentorship for youth—the architects of the future—Melissa has
dedicated 27 years to crafting her expertise in Acro Dance
programming, safe spotting practices, injury prevention, and
transformative mentorship.
In her illustrious career, Melissa not only champions the
development of exceptional Acro Dance teachers, but also empowers
dance educators to share their knowledge effectively. She is
currently imparting her wisdom to fellow dance professionals,
guiding them on how to teach and elevate other teachers. This
initiative aligns with her overarching mission of delivering
high-quality programming to dancers and nurturing a thriving dance
community.
Melissa takes her role as a mentor seriously, considering it the
cornerstone of her work. Her focus extends beyond the immediate
dance instruction, delving into the crucial task of shaping and
cultivating the next generation of talents. With an unwavering
commitment, she believes in the profound impact teachers can have
on young minds.
With a career of experience, Melissa is recognized for implementing
Acro Systems at studios with tangible, safe, and stunning results.
Her influence has reached over 1000 Dance Studio Owners, aiding
them in establishing wildly successful acro programs. Furthermore,
she has personally trained over 3000 Dance Teachers, equipping them
with the skills to become outstanding Acro instructors.
While Melissa celebrates the professional achievements of her
students, her greatest source of pride lies in the profound impact
she has made on dancers' lives. Beyond imparting technical skills,
she instils vital life skills that pave the way for their success
as future adults.
Melissa is a mentor, and acro is her transformative method, of
shaping the dancers of tomorrow.