A dancer from an early age, Melissa began her training with jazz dance and rhythmic gymnastics. At the age of thirteen, she was spotted by several dancers and choreographers in France, who introduced her to urban dance, hip hop and street dance. She went on to train with one of the world's leading urban dance teachers, Afid Zekhnini. Her talent soon propelled her into an international career, as a guest with several prestigious European dance companies. In 2006, Melissa moved to Paris and began working with a number of choreographers on the French contemporary scene.
In 2008, she discovered the krump movement, which allowed her to unleash all her energy and passion. She quickly became the winner of several international awards in krump and hip hop dance competitions.
She decided to found the Madrootz Collective - a group of pioneers of European krump - and created a number of choreographic projects and events with famous European and American dancers and
choreographers. Over the years, Melissa has also taken part in numerous social and charitable projects, combining dance with the human values she holds dear.