Our Instructors

Owner/Director since 2021

Melinda’s journey began in 2007, when she started her training under the direction of Kathy Thomas-Law, the founder of the original En Pointe School of Dance. Her passion for the craft led her to Brenau University, where she graduated in 2017 with a B.A. in Dance Studies and a minor in Small Business Management—an achievement later honored by her alma mater with the 2024 Young Alumna Award. Since moving into the Atlanta professional scene, Melinda has established herself as a prolific choreographer and performer. Her creative career reached a landmark in late 2022 with the premiere of her original two-act Modern production, The Fine Line Between the End & the Beginning, which told the story of Kathy’s life and the passing of her legacy to Melinda. After shifting her focus to En Pointe and Avoda Dance Company full time, she has continued to choreograph impactful and professional-quality full-length works, notably including Into the Wardrobe (2023), The Snow Queen (2024), The Word Shaker (2025), and I.D. (2025).

Since taking ownership of En Pointe in 2021, Melinda has more than doubled the student body and launched Avoda Dance Company, a premier pre-professional program she has spent the last four years perfecting to produce exceptionally well-rounded dancers. Central to this growth is her "Always Love" philosophy—a commitment to nurturing the "whole child" by prioritizing mental and physical well-being alongside elite technical excellence. By bridging her extensive choreographic repertoire with strategic business leadership, Melinda is dedicated to fostering a sanctuary where the next generation of dancers can thrive with heart and discipline.

AVODA Dance Company Assistant Choreographer since 2024 and Instructor since 2021

Nancy Glasscock began dancing at the age of ten, under the instruction of Lori Barrett, former owner of North Georgia School of Dance. In 2014 Nancy became a member of Praise in Motion, and in 2016 began training at it’s adjoining studio, En Pointe School of Dance, under the direction of Kathy Thomas-Law. As a member of Praise in Motion, she has performed and served across North Georgia and into Alabama. Since 2013, Nancy has spent her summers training at camps and audition only intensives with various companies, including the Atlanta Ballet, Joffrey Ballet School (South & NYC), International Ballet Intensive, Hosanna School of the Arts, and the American Ballet Theatre. The majority of which she attended on talent-based scholarships. Over the years, she has trained in Ballet/Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Character, Musical Theatre, and Hip-Hop. Nancy has since begun teaching and dancing professionally in the Atlanta area. Nancy spent two years dancing for Profectus from 2021-2023. Most recently, she has joined Gwinnett Ballet Theater for the 2023-2024 season. As Nancy works to further her career as a dancer and teacher she strives to use the knowledge and training that she has received to foster and mentor the technique and lives of the next generation.

Pre Company Lead Instructor since 2024/Instructor Since 2023

Jordan Silas graduated from Kennesaw State University in 2019 where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Dance with a concentration in Ballet. During her time at KSU, she performed soloist roles in works by McCree O’Kelley (2016, 2018), Martha Goodman (2017) and Thang Dao (2019). She was also selected for the opportunity to study abroad on scholarship at the Batsheva Dance Company in Tel Aviv, Israel. In addition to Batsheva, she has had the privilege of training at Atlanta Ballet, Nashville Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and American Ballet Theatre. Jordan has been teaching, choreographing, and dancing professionally in the Atlanta area for 5 years now, most recently with Profectus Dance Company. She is so excited to be joining such a positive and loving environment at En Pointe School of Dance!

Interm. Competition Team Director since 2025/Instructor since 2023

Zoe Otto began dancing at the age of 6 under the instruction of Lori Barret, former owner of North Georgia School of Dance. In 2015, she became a company member with Praise in Motion and later became a dancer at En Pointe School of Dance under the instruction of Kathy Thomas-Law. Zoe is currently enrolled at Brenau University where she received a talent and academic based scholarship. She is working towards her B.A in Dance with a concentration in Pedagogy. During this past year Zoe has been able to focus on finding opportunities to further her experience regarding teaching. Zoe is passionate about helping young children find there passion for dance and is excited to further career and see them grow.