Melinda Rebman began her early dance training in her hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma
with teachers from Ballet Oklahoma, Boston Ballet, and The National Ballet of China.
She graduated with honors from Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist
University in Dallas, Texas where she earned a BFA in Dance Performance as well
as a BA in Psychology. Upon graduation, Ms. Rebman relocated to New York City to
dance professionally. She is a founding member as well as the rehearsal director
for RedWall Dance Theatre and has also performed with Bardos Ballet Theatre
and other independent choreographers.

Ms. Rebman has brought her extensive knowledge of both classical ballet and modern dance
techniques to New York City youth and adults for the past 10 years. Primarily, she has been
on the faculty of The Ballet Tech School, Spoke the Hub Dancing, and Chrystie Street Ballet
Academy. She has also worked as a resident teaching artist and choreographer for many
Arts in Education programs including Marquis Studios, ArtsConnection, Brooklyn Arts Council,
and Brooklyn Ballet. Additionally, Ms. Rebman has set original choreography on students from
The Brooklyn Youth Chorus and Spoke the Hub, and has been a guest speaker and rehearsal
consultant for the dance department at Long Island University. Miss Mindy, as her students
commonly know her, is thrilled to accept her new position as Artistic Director of Chrystie Street Ballet Academy.