Melanie Jerome was born and raised in Eldersburg, Maryland. She began dancing when she was 3 years old at Savage Dance Company. There she studied all styles of dance, and competed with the company until she graduated from high school. Melanie attended Baltimore School for the Arts where she had intense ballet and modern training everyday. After graduating from BSA, she received a dance scholarship to George Mason University. There she attended college and earned her BFA in Dance, graduating with “Outstanding Achievement in the Major”. Melanie graduated in the “glorious” year of 2020 which she actually considers a blessing in disguise. She was able to have a full circle moment and return to Savage Dance Company as an instructor, where she is still teaching young dancers today. Melanie took the opportunity to spontaneously auditioned for the Tennessee Titans Cheerleading Team and was fortunate to join for the 2021-2022 season. Becoming an NFL Cheerleader was a dream come true for her, and has opened so many unexpected doors. Melanie is now happy to be back in the DMV teaching, choreographing and of course smiling with so many dancers. Melanie enjoys educating in the areas of proper technique and injury prevention all while having fun. She also just recently got engaged and is so beyond excited to be in her ✨bride✨ era!