About

 

 

Owner/Designer, Melissa DeLorenzo started dancing Ballet and Jazz when she was 4 years old.  Ballet, without a doubt became her ultimate passion.  Throughout her entire life she continued to take and teach dance classes while even branching out into the world of group fitness at local gyms and boutique fitness centers.  When Melissa moved to Maui, Hawaii in 2014, ballet took the back seat as there was little to no options for open classes for adults.  She however  landed the job of her dreams and was offered the opportunity to dance professionally in Burn n’ Love at the Maui Theatre, Lahaina.  

Upon returning to NJ in 2018, Melissa returned to her love of ballet by taking as many classes as possible, teaching at The Ballet Studio and even performing lead roles in the Nutcracker with Hamilton Ballet Theatre.  By re-submersing herself in this wonderful world of ballet, she was inspired to pick up an old skill that she had learned as a child, sewing!  Melissa began sewing her own ballet skirts that she could wear to class and this is how oodelooo Ballet Wear was started.  Ballet skirts for herself quickly became ballet skirts for her friends and peers.  The more requests she had for custom skirts, the more she desired to learn as much as she possibly could about the fashion industry.

Upon completion of the Designer Development Program at Made Institute in Philadelphia, PA, Melissa officially launched her brand oodelooo Ballet Wear.  Inspiration for the brand comes from all of the many elements that have drawn Melissa to love ballet so much throughout the years.  These elements include but are not limited to; the gorgeous costumes and fabrics, the makeup & hair, the stages and theatres, the live musical accompaniment, and of course all of the pretty little things dancers can wear to class.  She recognized at a young age that every small detail matters as it creates a full picture for the viewing audience. 

Melissa has been able to share her love of ballet with others through her teaching and choreography, but now she can share it through fashion as well.  Every piece of oodelooo Ballet Wear is designed and hand made by Melissa in NJ with love, care and a special attention to the small details.  Let oodelooo Ballet Wear whisk you away to a world full of pretty pastels where all the things we love about ballet come to life through our timeless ballet essentials for class and beyond.