"Performing choreography actually made on you, using your strengths, is so satisfying. Talk to anyone about rising contemporary ballerina Tatiana Melendez, and one word is bound to come up repeatedly: "Fierce." There is a lot of strength involved as dancers are required to have stamina, endurance, power, flexibility, precision, posture, sense of rhythm and gross motor skills to become the best. Melendez is looking forward to getting back to work with Complexions, and to continued guest appearances with classical companies, like Italy's Roma City Ballet. (She now lives in Salt Lake City, where she's planning the next phase of her performance career.) The following is a partial list of former dancers with ABT, listed by their highest rank prior to leaving the company. Privacy Policy Terms of Use Website Feedback.