Carli Mendes has been a part of the Dancers Edge family since she was just 3 years old, training for 14 years in jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, and musical theatre. She was a part of the DE Dance Company for 12 years, where she had the opportunity to work with and learn from award-winning choreographers such as Lindsay Nelko, Blake McGrath, Donna Shepherd, and many more. Carli danced on the dance team at Fresno State and later became the assistant dance team coach at COS. She is now the Tulare Joint Union High School District Dance Teacher. With her extensive experience, Carli is grateful to share her love of dance with every student who walks into her class.

 

"Being a part of Dancers Edge for so many years has not only given me the ability to dance, but they have also helped mold me into the person I am today. The endless love and support I have gained from this studio is something I will hold close to my heart and carry with me through the rest of my life. Dancers Edge isn't just a dance studio, it's a fun safe environment for anybody who steps through that door."