Mel S.

Music is my passion and using music to teach dance is my privilege. For this reason, I am so very grateful for the opportunity to teach the Salsa Babies program to moms and dads alike. I would like to think that I bring a wealth of music and dance experience to every class I teach.

I have studied music and dance since the age of three. My musical training has been predominately on the violin and piano although, I occasionally dabble on the cello and guitar. Musically, I am a published children's theory book author as well as a regular fiddle instructor and adjudicator at many camps and festivals throughout Alberta. My dance experience ranges from ballet to ballroom and also includes pole dancing for fitness, which I have been involved with since 2006.

These days, aside from being a full time mommy, I work with Edmonton Public Schools as an elementary music specialist and teach private fiddle/violin lessons. I hold a Psychology Degree from the University of Alberta, an After Degree in Elementary Education and am currently completing my Masters Degree in Music Education at the University of Alberta.