LUIZA BOAVENTURA MELO

Ms. Melo, born in Brazil, trained in Uberlandiak, Minas Gerais-Brazil and graduated in the class of Guimar Boaventura in 2005. Among the prizes she has received are the Award revelation in the Dance Festival of Triangulo Mineiro-Uberlandia/Brazil, the silver medal at the Festival de Joinvill Ballet Competition, the bronze medal in the 13th Passo de Arte Indiaiatuba-Sao Paulo/Brazil, and the silver medal in Passo de Arts Minas Belo Horizonte/Brazil. She represented Brazil at the 9th International Ballet Competition in Moscow. In 2005 and 2008-2009, she jointed the Vortice Ballet company, and joined the Sesiminas Dance Company in 2006. In 2009 she graduated in Law from Uiniversidade Federal Uberlandia-MG/Brazil. She excels in the classical pas de deux, and has a joyous and exciting stage presence. Dance Alive National Ballet is proud to have Ms. Melo as a Principal Guest Artist for 2010-2011.

Hometown:

Uberlândia - Brazil

 

What I do in my spare time:

Watch Movies & Read Books

 

Favorite Movie:

The Three Colours Trilogy - directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, Beloved Immortal - directed by Bernard Rose & Billy Elliot - directed by Stephen Daldry

 

Favorite dance role:

Kitry- Don Quijote

 

Favorite vacation place:

Rome, Italy

 

Why I dance:

Dance is what gives my life meaning, is the reason I wake up every morning. It’s my vice, my food, my safe place, my happiness.