Mellissa May Taylor, known in the Dance world as "Buffy," began dancing at the age of seven. She first studied at Marie Austin's School of Dance and attended the South Shore Conservatory and the Dance Conservatory of East Longmeadow.

Mellissa received her BA in Education from The Elms College with a concentration in dance (jazz, tap, modern, hip-hop, and ballet). She began choreographing in college and started teaching immediately following graduation at several studios, including Ballet Etc. where she became Co-Director. There she formed the Performance Companies and went on to direct the Dance Department at Hill House Community Center of Beacon Hill. 

Throughout her career she has performed nationally and internationally with several dance companies. Currently, Mellissa performs with the Reagle Players Theater Co., is the Assistant Director for MAVI Dance Co. She was also a member of the Rainbow Tribe Dance Company, Inc. of Boston for ten years, and is proud to have served the role of Co-Artistic Director. Although she is currently on hiatus, she continues to enjoy contributing to the board of directors.

Mellissa teaches Jazz, Street Jazz, Modern, Tap, Technique, Performance companies, Repertoire classes, and is the founder and director of OTHILA Dance Company.

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