Melanie Cicchini 

Mel started her dance training at the age of 8 doing Ballet, Tap and Jazz, and in 2001 received the Top 5 in AUS & NZ Elementary Ballet Exam, Scholarship to BAL.  She has had 8 years of acrobatic training as well as 5 years in aerial silks and hoops. In 2006 Mel completed a fulltime performing arts certificate at ED5 International.

Some Career Highlights/Top Achievements:

Top 5 in AUS & NZ Elementary Ballet Exam, Scholarship to BAL (2001), ‘El Circo’ (dancer, hula hoopist 2007), Sleaze Ball (dancer 2007), Countdown Spectacular (backup dancer; 2006), Seany B video clip ‘Just Be Good To Me’ (dancer 2007), Australian Idol Grand Final (dancer 2006), Performer on the Tahitian & Pacific Princess (dancer 2008-09), toured with the Hooley Dooley’s (2010) And perofrms for various cabaret groups around NSW and interstate as well has done coperate gigs as a circus artist as an aerialist and hula hoopist.

Degrees/Qualifications:

Brent St Studios, ED5, RGDance, Tanya Pearson School of Contemporary Dance (dancer) Aerliaize (silks)