Meet Melissa

Hello there,

I'd like to introduce myself to you.  My name is Melissa Kanavel and I'm one of the new members of BodyVox-2.  I'm totally thrilled to be involved with such a stellar group of individuals.  My days are filled with so much fun and excitement in the beautiful new studios.   The positive energy is so contagious!

I'm new to this awesome city, as well.  Originally I'm from Philadelphia, PA.  Yes, on the opposite side of the country!  My family is all back there still, and that's the thing I miss the most.  Other than that, I love the Northwest.  Oregon is clean, bright, energetic and temperate.  I do NOT miss winters in Philadelphia!   Shoveling snow, not my idea of a good time.  But playing in the snow can be fun...until your toes go numb.

I'd like to tell you about my favorite food, or color or activity.  But it's absolutely impossible for me to pick a favorite of anything.  I'm always changing my mind or finding something new.  I love most ethnic foods: Indian, Moroccan, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Brazilian, Irish...  The list can go on.  I'm basically up for trying anything new.  That goes for activities, too.  Outdoors stuff, live sports games (never on TV!), movies, theater, Bikrim's yoga, reading, music (Oooo, I LOVE live jazz!).

Other than dancing and teaching at BV, I'm working in assisted living and enjoying this perfect fall weather.  I think that's enough information to digest for now.  I hope to meet you soon at an upcoming event!  I'll be the girl who looks 12!

Cheers,
Melissa