About Melissa Panek

Melissa joined the Absolute Dance Family in 2010 when her daughter wanted to start dancing. Over the next year her boys and nephew joined in all the dance fun. Melissa has been active in the arts community since 1999 through community theater and historical groups. She has actively been backstage for Absolute Dance recitals for 10 years supporting our dancers from behind the scenes. A few years ago she started helping with front desk and administrative duties mentored by Yvonne & Alysse. Taking over and continuing on the spirt of Absolute Dance.

Melissa actively sits on the Auburn Players Community Theatre & Tomato Festival Boards. She started stage managing in 2001 at Cayuga Community College and continues to this day. She has always had a passion for the arts community and believes that they create a safe space for our children to grow and explore. #AbsoluteFamily