Melanie Futorian has been a feature writer for Allaboutjazz.com, where she had her own column, “Cymbalism.” Her articles have also appeared in Dance Teacher Magazine, Dance Insider, and United Nations Society of Writers publication. She has been a camerawoman for the United Nations, CNN News, FOX News Channel, MTV, SNY. In addition, Melanie has been a photographer for UNESCO, UNCA, Martha Graham Dance Company, the Limon Dance Company, Paul Taylor Dance Company, STREB and major jazz musicians. Her photography was exhibited at The Jakmel Gallery in Miami, and can be seen in Allaboutjazz.com, as well as David Sanborn’s CD liner, “Time and the River.” Ms. Futorian was also a professional dancer for various New York companies such as Forces of Nature, Manhattan Opera Company, Haitian American Dance Theater, and Ballet America. Some of her teaching and choreography includes Alvin Ailey’s summer program, M.I.T.’s Dance Troupe, Fordham University, Harlem Village Academy and the movie “Creeporia.”
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