As Creator and President of the Acrobatique AcroDance Syllabus, Melissa Klassen is the “go to” expert in the field of AcroDance. Her modern techniques and fresh approach to Acrobatics have become a game changer in the dance industry. Strong AcroDance training is the competitive edge that dancers are looking for; and is the future of dance studios everywhere. For over 20 years, Melissa has mentored under several of the industry’s top players to build her career as an expert in AcroDance, safe spotting practices, injury prevention, gymnastics, adjudication, and instructor mentorship. Melissa has extensive experience creating new AcroDance programs from the ground up, for dance studios around the world, and has helped Studio Owners and Instructors from Canada, the U.S, Mexico, China, Indonesia, the Bahamas, the U.K, and Australia. Several studios she has consulted and developed programs for, have had students go on to have exciting and fulfilling professional careers. In addition to facilitating the worldwide Acrobatique AcroDance Syllabus, Melissa created, and is currently the Director for, the department of AcroDance at the renowned athletic sports school “Tanbridge Academy”, and also serves as Director of AcroDance at Canada's most prestigious performing arts school “The Young Canadians”, both in Calgary, Alberta. With an eye for precision, sharp technical skills, and a passion for mentorship and inspiring others, Melissa Klassen leads the way in the AcroDance industry in Canada and abroad.