Masterclass

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Michelle began her professional journey in musical theatre as a soloist with the National Tour of The Will Rogers Follies and further honed her craft as a soloist in the European Tour of Crazy for You where she toe-tapped her way across Europe. Her dynamic stage presence led to her role as a Rockette in the renowned Radio City Christmas Spectacular. A classically trained ballet dancer, Michelle has performed with numerous ballet companies, including The Greenville Ballet, Staten Island Ballet, and Ballet Long Island, enriching her artistry across various stages. Additionally, she can be seen as a ballroom dancer and dinner date to Buck Henry in the feature film Curtain Call, staring James Spader, Maggie Smith, Michael Cane, and Sam Shepard.

Michelle's transition to Los Angeles marked a new chapter in her career, where she expanded her expertise into television. She served as a Casting Associate for CBS Television Network's celebrated reality series Big Brother and Survivor, gaining invaluable experience behind the scenes. Additionally, Michelle contributed her knowledge and insight as an adjudicator for the Starbound National Talent Competition, nurturing the next generation of performers. She is an American Ballet Theatre Certified Instructor (Pre-primary through Level 3) and currently teaches ballet at Firehouse Eastover's Preforming Arts Center and also serves as the Musical Theatre Dance Instructor at Cape Fear Regional Theatre. Michelle most recently choreographed a production of The Addams Family for The Fayetteville Academy in North Carolina, sharing her expertise with a new group of talented performers and looks forward to choreographing their Spring production of Seussical the Musical.