TATIANA MELENDEZ (Dancer) grew up in Tampa, FL. She studied at All American Dance Factory & Classical Ballet under Julio Montano and Terri Howell. At 15, she joined Houston Ballet Academy's Professional Division on scholarship. Tatiana performed with Houston Ballet in Stanton Welch's Cinderella and The Nutcracker, and with Texas Ballet Theater as Clara in Ben Stevenson's The Nutcracker and Matinü Pieces. She was a part of the world premiere of Dwight Rhoden’s WOKE and Love Rocks. Tatiana has guested around the world, including dancing the Snow and Sugar Plum pas for Roma City Ballet Company. Tatiana graced the cover of Pointe magazine's 2020 fall edition and danced for the 2021 Kennedy Center Honors. This is Tatiana’s third season with Complexions.