Jon is an awarded competitive professional dancer and one of South Florida's up and coming talents. He has choreographed Professional and Amateur competitive dance routines, showcases, solo performances and wedding routines.

He is the proprietor of Melendrez Dance Studios and is the Dance Director of the Royal Palace Dance Studio in Manchester, NH.

Jon's special dance performances include Super Bowl 33 & 41, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Tango dancer in Harrison Ford's "Random Hearts", Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, SwingerHead and Rick Shaw:Magic 102.7, IHSC 2000 "History Dance" showcase, Latin Heritage Festival 2000 and "First Night Miami Beach 2001".

Jon is formerly the "Artist Resident" at the Del Ray School of the Performing Arts and the Guest Artist at Dillard's School of Performing Arts.

                     Jon was voted "Salsero of the Month" in by Salsaweb.com.

Jon has choreographed for Parades, Holiday Shows and Special Events. He is able to work with stage and screen actors, as well as with music and video production.  He is available for private and group instruction. His specialties are Salsa, Hustle, American Ballroom and Rhythm Dances.

Jon's Qualification include:

Formerly of Fred Astaire Dance Studios

Member of National Dance Council of America Qualified to Instruct and Judge American Style

Member of Nation Dance Teachers of America

Members degree in American Style Rhythm & Smooth