Leadership Development

Empowering dancers through leadership skills and personal growth opportunities.

A lively group of dancers captured mid-performance. The dancers wear vibrant traditional dresses in red and gold, with dynamic movements. Their arms are raised, holding colorful fabric, against a stark black background.

A lively group of dancers captured mid-performance. The dancers wear vibrant traditional dresses in red and gold, with dynamic movements. Their arms are raised, holding colorful fabric, against a stark black background.

Lead with Confidence

Building skills for personal and community leadership development.

Five dancers are performing a contemporary dance routine on stage. They are dressed in black outfits, and their movements are dynamic and synchronized, creating a dramatic visual effect. The background is a warm orange-red color, enhancing the intensity of the scene.

Five dancers are performing a contemporary dance routine on stage. They are dressed in black outfits, and their movements are dynamic and synchronized, creating a dramatic visual effect. The background is a warm orange-red color, enhancing the intensity of the scene.

A young performer is captured mid-dance, wearing a white shirt and black pants, displaying a high kick. An engaged audience is visible in the background, including people in vibrant clothing and cultural attire. The scene takes place outdoors, with sunny weather and trees providing a natural backdrop.

A young performer is captured mid-dance, wearing a white shirt and black pants, displaying a high kick. An engaged audience is visible in the background, including people in vibrant clothing and cultural attire. The scene takes place outdoors, with sunny weather and trees providing a natural backdrop.

A group of dancers on a dark stage interacting with several geometric frames, each frame is lit emphasizing the performers' movements. The dancers are dressed in black, and their actions seem choreographed in a dynamic and expressive manner.

A group of dancers on a dark stage interacting with several geometric frames, each frame is lit emphasizing the performers' movements. The dancers are dressed in black, and their actions seem choreographed in a dynamic and expressive manner.

Empower Others

Fostering teamwork and communication in a creative environment.

Leadership

A group of individuals dressed in black performs a synchronized dance routine on a dark stage. Geometric frames are placed as props, with dancers interacting with them in various poses and movements.

A group of individuals dressed in black performs a synchronized dance routine on a dark stage. Geometric frames are placed as props, with dancers interacting with them in various poses and movements.

Melissa Nieves

Owner and Creative Director

Student leaders coming soon!

Leaders in Motion

As a dedicated owner of this vibrant dance collective, I am deeply committed to fostering creativity, confidence, and purpose through movement. I hold a B.A. in Psychology from Azusa Pacific University, an MBA, and a Master’s in Human Resources Development. Currently, I am working towards a Master’s in Kinesiology at California Baptist University. By combining this educational background with my experience in dance and martial arts, I offer a distinctive and comprehensive approach to teaching. Being a Marine Corps veteran and a lifelong resident of Claremont, I have a history of dancing and cheering within the local community, and I strive to continue that legacy by creating an environment where art and faith coexist harmoniously. Now, as a military spouse to an active-duty Marine and a mother of four, I manage family life alongside my passion for teaching. At the core of this collective is the conviction that faith nurtures creativity, and that dance serves as a profound means to connect, uplift, and build community..