Meli is currently a fifteen-year-old freshman at Schaumburg High School. It is her tenth year as an Extensions Dance Company member. She has always enjoyed ballet and contemporary but has opened and tried new styles like ballroom and hip-hop which she is really enjoying. Meli is eternally grateful for all her instructors and teachers, but specifically Lizzie Mackenzie and Jackie Nowicki for training her to be the best artist she could possibly be. She is proud to be a part of this amazing studio, not only dance wise but also community wise. Extensions has such a positive and uplifting community that you can’t find in many other places. It is her second home. When Meli isn’t dancing she loves to hangout with her friends, go shopping and watch movies. She is so excited for this dance season and can’t wait for more to come!