M’LISS QUINNLY
School Director + Youth Companies Artistic Director
Contemporary Instructor
M’Liss Quinnly is a founding member of Polaris Dance Theatre. She was born in Indianapolis, IN and began studying dance as a child, performing in many Nutcracker productions with Indianapolis Ballet Theatre. She graduated from a performing arts high school and then earned a major in Modern Dance at the University of Utah. M’Liss was then accepted as a full-time student at the prestigious Alvin Ailey School in New York City. That led to performances with Milton Meyers and Jolie Maffie. In addition to her passion and experience in dance, M’Liss is a world-class synchronized swimmer. She has competed in, as well as coached, synchronized swim teams in national, international, and world competitions.