Mel Charlot

Mel, better known as Charlot (Charlô), was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where she took her first steps towards becoming an illustrious dancer. These first steps were guided by her zeal for dance by watching her parents and brother from an early age. She began her career with Studio A, in Montreal, at the age of thirteen. She was given the opportunity to choreograph and direct her own varsity team to participate in the 2002 World Hip-Hop Championships (Hip Hop International). It was after that opportunity that Charlot discovered her love for teaching and choreographing. With great determination, she guided her team to an outstanding achievement and came home with the gold. Due to her success and perseverance, she was invited to join the elite team Extreme. She was a key player in bringing home the gold in the 2003 and 2004 World Hip Hop Championships.
Charlot continued her competitive journey as a part of the all female hip-hop crew AFTERMATH from Studio A. This team is choreographed and directed by Erik Saradpon (Formality San Diego) and Ivana Junek. Charlot has danced for artists such as Maestro, Melanie Renaud and Deborah Cox. Driven and inspired by many different styles, she took these new opportunities to bring herself and her craft to a whole new level. She began pursuing the path of a commercial dancer. In 2009, she had the privilege to sign with Bloc Talent Agency based in Los Angeles, CA.
As she worked closely with choreographers such as Sheryl Murakami, Mariel Martin, Alex Spicey Landé, Scott Fordham, Luam and many more, this electrifying dancer has never ceased to learn and wants to share her knowledge with all. Charlot has taught and danced in many places such as, New-York, France, Germany, San Diego, New-Brunswick Canada, Toronto Canada, Los Angeles…
Charlot recently moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dance career but was brought back to the east coast for her next great opportunity. After auditioning amongst hundreds of dancers she was chosen to train with Rhapsody James in an intense new dance training program for the professional commercial dancer. This program based in New York City entitled MOTIVATING EXCELLENCE has changed her life and prepared her for the many jobs and dance experiences to come. Finally since the summer of 2011, Charlot was blessed to be a Monster and be a part of the 2011 cast of the Monsters of Hip Hop Show,(Full Circle).
With this new chapter facing her, Mel Charlot has never been more determined to mesmerize all with her talent and passion to inspire others through her love for dance and creativity.
For more information please visit www.melcharlot.com