Meet The Team
Melanie, Isabella, and Mezzli
Introducing Melanie! Our owner, lead instructor, and a Salem, Oregon local. She has leveraged her extensive background in competitive cheer, dance, and flexibility to establish a successful career in the Willamette Valley. Melanie is a certified health coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, an accredited stretch coach with Yoga Body, and holds a level 1 and 2 pole instructor certification from the Pole Fitness Alliance. With 12 years of pole experience and 2 years of teaching, she is currently pursuing her Level 3 pole certification, with plans to offer advanced classes in spring of 2026. Join Melanie's classes every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday ranging from Pole dancing level 1, Intro to Pole both levels 1 & 2, Tricks and transitions levels1-1.5 & level 2, Pole fitness, Strength & Stretch and Heels class for all skill levels.
Meet our incredible instructor, Isabella! She is not only our assistant lead but also one of our talented bilingual coaches with over 10 years of pole dancing experience and 1.5 years of teaching. Isabella currently holds a level 1 and 2 certification from The Pole Fitness Alliance, and is currently working towards her level 3 certification as we speak! Join her every Friday for classes in Pole Dancing Level 1 and Tricks and Transitions for levels 1-1.5 and level 2, with even more exciting new offerings set to launch in spring of 2026!
We’re excited to welcome Mezzli as the latest addition to our vibrant team at Melrose. With a genuine passion for dance and fluency in both English and Spanish, Mezzli is set to energize the studio! Although they are new to teaching, Mezzli comes with an impressive background featuring four years of dedicated pole dancing experience and has proudly achieved their Level 1 Pole Instructor certification from the Pole Fitness Alliance. With a diverse background in hip-hop, jazz, cumbia, and salsa, Mezzli has enchanted crowds throughout the Pacific Northwest! Be sure to check out their Spanish-taught classes every Thursday, and English classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays, covering everything from Intro to Pole 1, Pole dancing level 1, and Tricks and Transitions Level 1-1.5!