Melanie named one of Dance Magazine’s “30 over 30”

Shown above: A collage depicting individuals - including Melanie - included in Dance Magazine’s article titled “30 Over 30: Dance Pros Who Prove Success Can Happen at Any Age.

Melanie is honored to be named one of Dance Magazine’s “30 Over 30” and to be celebrated amongst such an incredible group of artists! Check out the highlight written by Nancy Wonzy below and head over to Dance Magazine to explore the full list.

“On the surface, it may seem like Melanie George suddenly arrived in 2020. The founder of Jazz Is… Dance Project (dedicated to raising the visibility of jazz and its roots), she's a new associate curator at Jacob's Pillow, an in-demand teacher, a speaker and a facilitator for digital events at such venues as Jacob's Pillow, SummerStage NYC, the Guggenheim and more.

But according to George, 48, her rise to national prominence was a result of "strategy, diligence, hustle and determination." She attributes her current career momentum to a confluence of events, including her former job as the full-time dance dramaturg at Lumberyard in Catskill, New York, from 2016–20 and her (spectacular) contribution to the 2020 documentary Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance.

"You will have a lot of careers in dance, so have multiple visions for your life," she tells younger artists. "If you want it, do the work." — Nancy Wozny