Meleane Havili

Meleane (she/her) is a BIPOC Intimacy Choreographer working in Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and Phoenix. Supporting safer work spaces and mental health are top priorities for Meleane who has been in the biz since 2000. Prior to learning about this specialized role, she had a successful freelance career as a commercial production manager and held managerial positions at multiple studios. As an Intimacy Professional, Meleane has worked on over fifty productions including commercials, features, television series, micro dramas, shorts, pilots, proof of concepts and live performance. Meleane explores intimacy through a dancer’s lens and specializes in sensual movement (striptease, lap dance, pole dance, burlesque and aerial arts). Her favorite genres as an IC are when intimacy intersects with comedy or dance. In addition to being a certified Intimacy Choreographer with Intimacy Professionals Association (IPA) and obtaining a Consent-Forward Artist certificate from Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (IDC), Meleane is a certified Mental Health Coordinator.

Meleane is known for being production friendly, her leadership skills and people-centered approach in advocating for safer work environments while supporting the director’s creative vision. Her super power zen energy allows her to work with high profile talent and directors in high stress, emotionally charged, time-sensitive situations.

Email: meleane@me.com

Website: www.meleane.com