Melissa Burke

Dancer | Collaborator

Melissa was born and raised in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. She studied dance at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts and performed in musicals beginning at a young age. Some including West Side Story, A Chorus Line, and In the Heights. She continued on to receive her BFA in dance from Point Park University. She performed in works choreographed by Martha Graham, Rennie Harris, and Martha Nichols before graduating in 2022. Soon after, she had the privilege to travel overseas while working for Disney Cruise Line on their newest ship, The Wish. Melissa is glad to be back on land and working with Attack Theatre during their incredible season.