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Helping dancers feel confident, connected, and intentional.
Whether you want clarity as a leader, freedom as a follower, or partnership confidence — you are in the right place.
My name is Melinda, a professional ballroom dancer, educator, and the heart behind Red Phoenix Ballroom.
I didn’t start dance to perform. I started because I needed confidence, trust, and connection within myself. Today I help others build those same qualities on the dance floor
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Whether I’m teaching a gentleman who wants to feel confident at any event, help a lady feel good in her own body, or someone working through neurocognitive challenges, my mission is the same: to help every person discover what is possible when they move with intention, clarity, and courage.
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Red Phoenix Ballroom symbolizes the rebirth that happens when you rise from the ashes of who you were told to be… and step into who you truly are.
Together, let's rise.
My Approach
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My coaching blends technical expertise with sensation awareness, so movement feels clear rather than forced.
Lessons are taught step-by-step, with clear guidance, reliable structure, and full support — so you can feel confident, capable, and steady on any dance floor.
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My teaching is designed for beginners through advanced dancers.
I Specialize in helping:
Gentlemen: lead with clarity and confidence
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Ladies: explore style and embodied strength
Couples: move with trusted partnership
Adaptive instruction for those who are neurodivergent or experiencing neurodegenerative conditions
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Credentials & Experience
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Professional ballroom dancer and competitor
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Multi-time RS Pro Smooth Champion and finalist
with dance partner Dominic Seigler
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Certified member of Global Smooth and Dance Vision
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Expert in Lead development for ProAm Competitions
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Specialized training in neurocognitive learning approaches through RX Ballroom.
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Instructor for ages 30–80+
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Experience preparing students for social dancing, events, weddings, performances, and competitions
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Known for clear instruction, encouraging coaching, and emotional awareness
