Melissa Panetta

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On stage & in the studio

Performance and rehearsal work across Europe and North America. Select any image to view it larger.

Melissa Panetta balanced on pointe, one arm lifted, skirt caught mid-motion.
Photo by Tea Photo Gallery, 2023
Melissa Panetta mid-phrase in rehearsal, arms crossed in front of her.
Rehearsal of “Dangerous Temptations” choreographed by Alfonso Palencia, Photo by Judith Sittel, 2026
Melissa Panetta working in a company studio, dancers moving behind her.
Rehearsal of “Die vier Jahreszeiten” choreographed by Alfonso Palencia, Photo by Jens and Judith Sittel, 2024
Melissa Panetta performing with an ensemble under stage lighting.
“Beautiful Figures” choreographed by Alfonso Palencia, Photo by Judith Sittel, 2025
A solo figure kneeling in a narrow shaft of light on a dark stage.
“Die vier Jahreszeiten” choreographed by Alfonso Palencia, Photo by Jens and Judith Sittel, 2024
Melissa Panetta rehearsing a duet, supported by a partner mid-lift.
Rehearsal of “Falling Heart” choreographed by Alfonso Palencia, Photo by Jens and Judith Sittel, 2024
A stage duet in low blue light, a pair of red shoes left on the floor.
“Beautiful Figures” choreographed by Alfonso Palencia, Photo by Hei Sandel, 2025
Melissa Panetta lifted in a supported extension against a black backdrop.
28,000 Waves choreographed by Cayetano Soto, Photo by Hei Sandel, 2023
Melissa Panetta rehearsing with two other dancers, arms extended.
Rehearsal of “Die vier Jahreszeiten” choreographed by Alfonso Palencia, Photo by Jens and Judith Sittel, 2024
Melissa Panetta seated on a studio floor between rehearsals.
Rehearsal of “Die vier Jahreszeiten” choreographed by Alfonso Palencia, Photo by Jens and Judith Sittel, 2024
Melissa Panetta folded forward mid-phrase on a darkened stage.
Rehearsal of “Die vier Jahreszeiten” choreographed by Alfonso Palencia, Photo by Jens and Judith Sittel, 2024
Dancers working together in a rehearsal studio.
Rehearsal of “Die vier Jahreszeiten” choreographed by Alfonso Palencia, Photo by Jens and Judith Sittel, 2024
The Nutcracker, choreographed by Alfonso Palencia, Photo by Hei Sandel, 2025
28,000 Waves choreographed by Cayetano Soto, Photo Jens Sittel, 2023
“Die vier Jahreszeiten” choreographed by Alfonso Palencia, Photo by Jens and Judith Sittel, 2024

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