Melanie Meenan is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Co-Coordinator of the Dance Program at the University of Idaho where she teaches modern, composition, ballet, experiential anatomy and history courses. She received her MFA in Dance from the University of Oregon, an MA in Dance Performance from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, and a comprehensive Pilates teacher certification from BASI Pilates®. Her research has examined the somatic practice of dance and strategies for approaching dance training, pedagogy, performance, and the creative process with mindfulness.