Tap

Melissa Tannús, cited by Dance Spirit Magazine as one of “Tap’s Leading Ladies,” is a world-renowned tap dancer, educator, and choreographer whose artistry has made a lasting impact on the global tap community. Originally from Brazil, she moved to the United States to pursue her passion for tap dance and quickly rose to international recognition for her precision, musicality, and innovative voice in the art form.

Melissa has been a featured member of acclaimed tap companies including Chloe Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies and Tapestry Dance Company, performing on stages worldwide such as Universal Studios Hollywood and the US Open. Her performance career includes appearances on So You Think You Can Dance, The Late Late Show, America’s Got Talent, and additional televised and live performance platforms, establishing her as a recognized presence in both concert and commercial tap dance. Her work has been highlighted by leading publications including Dance Magazine, Dance Spirit Magazine, The New York Times, and the Los Angeles Times.

As an educator, Melissa is internationally recognized for her ability to inspire dancers through rhythm, clarity, and expression. She has taught and choreographed across the globe, including in Australia, the United Kingdom, Guatemala, Chile, Brazil, and beyond, with a teaching approach rooted in musicality, precision, and authentic self-expression. Her classes are known for blending technical rigor with artistic individuality, making her a sought-after mentor for dancers at all levels.

Melissa’s leadership extends into direction and production. She served as director of Tapestry Too and founded her own company, Tap Com Mel, where she developed dancers and showcased her choreographic voice. She also served as producer and director of the San Francisco Tap Festival, helping to grow it into a respected international hub for tap education, performance, and community engagement.

She is currently a Lecturer in Dance at the University of California, San Diego, where she teaches Rhythm Tap and contributes to the development of emerging tap artists within the university setting. She continues to guest teach internationally, sharing her expertise with dancers around the world and advocating for the continued evolution of tap as a living art form.

Melissa joined the faculty of Immerse Artists Experience in Season 5, where she continues to inspire dancers through high-level training grounded in rhythm, creativity, and artistic expression. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to both preserving and expanding the art of tap dance.

Across every stage of her career, Melissa Tannús remains a leading force in the global tap community—celebrated for her artistry, leadership, and dedication to the evolution of rhythm and dance.