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A Native
Californian, I started my dance career early by focusing on gymnastics
for several years. After several broken bones I became actively
involved in playing musical instruments. At age 13, played drums for my
school band. In my 1st year of high school I decided to challenge all
the boys who played trombone. I played trombone in her High School Jazz
Band participating in statewide competitions. While playing in the Jazz
Band, I learned to play the piano and guitar. I then became interested
in Marching Band and made the auxiliary group of “Tall Flags” and
became team captain for the next four years.
My studied
included choreography and attended special workshops and band camps. In
college I studied Jazz and Ballet. After moving to the Los Angeles
area, I continued to study Ballet, with professional coaching in
Ballroom and International Latin from Victor Veyrasset, David Hamilton
and Donald Johnson.
I became the
owner of Swingtime Dance Studio in 1992. While running Swingtime, I
starting competing professionally in the UCWDC (United Country Western
Dance Competition) Division 1 (top level of divisional competition) by
winning multiple Grand Championships and then competed in the 1st UCWDC
World Championships in the Masters Division, winning 4th place overall.
I began dancing with Jim Farhadi. We were undefeated in Division 1
until Worlds in 1996 where About Me we tied for 1st place then lost to
a tie breaker, winning 2nd
overall. The following
year we competed in Masters for the 2nd time until the partnership
ended.
I have been
teaching
and judging since 1992 for Country and Swing dance
competitions domestically and internationally and have been
competing with my pro-am students. We competed in the U.S.A. Swing
Dance Championships several times including a few with the dance
teams she choreographed.
I trained
several years in Ballroom and Latin and received training in Swing and
Country from professionals around the World. My expertise is in all
Ballroom dances, Latin dances, Country Western couples and line dances.
I am known for
Swing and Hustle along
with my fun hip hop classes and has taught these dance classes at many
dance events. I am a Master Instructor and have won many titles in
choreography for big production teams.
I recently
became the owner of Country Dance Sport. Country Dance Sport offers
information about dancing, including Ballroom, Latin, Swing, and
Hustle. Country Dance Sport focuses on Country Dancing. Look for
upcoming events with Country Dance Sport, including cruises, workshops,
private dances and many other fun events. Country Dance Sport offers a
line of clothing that represents country dancing in the 2000’s,
including competition wear as well as casual clothing and accessories.
Check out
Michele's schedule
for information about dance classes, upcoming cruises, other events,
country dance apparel, accessories and information about what’s
happening around the Southern California area and the entire nation.
See you on the
dance floor!
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