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 the proud owner of this dynamic dance collective, I am passionate about inspiring creativity, confidence, and purpose through movement. A certified dance teacher with a B.A. in Psychology from Azusa Pacific University, an MBA, and a Master’s in Human Resources Development, I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Kinesiology at California Baptist University. Blending this academic foundation with my background in both dance and martial arts, I bring a unique and holistic approach to teaching. As a Marine Corps veteran and lifelong Claremont native, I grew up dancing and cheering in the local community, and today I continue that legacy by shaping a space where the arts and faith move hand in hand. Now, as a military spouse to an active-duty Marine and mom of four, I balance family life with my love for teaching. At the heart of this collective is the belief that faith fuels creativity and that dance can be a powerful way to serve, inspire, and build community.