Biography

Michelle is a three-time U.S. Open Classic Division Champion, winner of the U.S. Open Jack & Jill, two-time winner of the Phoenix Champion of Champions, Feather Award recipient for Best Classic Swing Dancer, was voted “Queen of Swing” at the 1994 National New Year’s Dance Championships and has been inducted into both the World Swing Dance Council National Hall of Fame and the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame.

Michelle runs a local dance program as well as organizing and directing the Mountain Magic Swing Dance Convention (Lake Tahoe, NV), directing the Swing Joins Country event, hosting the Sea Magic Dance Cruises, and travels the USA, Canada, Europe and Japan teaching, judging, and competing on both the Swing and Country dance circuits.