Melissa Defranco

Melissa DeFranco is an experienced instructor in the performing arts and physical education, currently serving as a Barre Instructor at Nirvana since January 2018. Additionally, Melissa teaches dance and acrobatics at the Gloria Frances School of Performing Arts, specializing in choreography for young children aged 2-8, while also providing movement enrichment instruction in local schools. Since June 2013, Melissa has been an Art Teacher at Spring Lake Day Camp, focusing on fine motor skills and artistic expression for children aged 2-6. Previously, from October 2002 to October 2015, Melissa was the Gym Director and Instructor at The Little Gym of Montclair, overseeing daily operations and staff training. Melissa holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Fashion Design from Syracuse University, earned from 1997 to 2001.