Michele’s Professional Resume

Choreography/Instruction/Professional Performances

Professional Staged Dance Shows
“Team USA” Olympic Gymnastic Training Camp
Hershey Park, Pa.
N.Y.C. KNICKS workshop/performance
Walt Disney Magic Music Days
Great Adventure Theme Park
76er’s Dance workshops/performance
Bush Gardens
Edison Supper Club, New York City
Ballroom and Latin showcase performances
The NYC Rockette Experience, NYC
The Training Kids Foundation Fitness Festival
National Child Safety Fair
National Dance Week Performances
Seacrest Country Day School
Variety of Festivals
Robin Dawn Performing Dance Academy (teacher)
The Bowl Games of America
Girl Scouts Of America
My Gym Children’s Fitness Center (Miami)
Saint Ann’s Basilica – Children’s dancers, Televised on International TV
Performances for NASCAR Events
“The Nut, All Jazz’d Up” (The original from 1992 to 2009)
The Mellow Theatre Performance “Gala Dance Show Event”
High School Half-Time Shows / Dance Teams
College Dance Teams
Choreographed Routines for Sporting Events
“The Dog House Dancers”, Competitive canine freestyle
Barbizon Modeling School
Bridal Shows
Club U.S.A. – New York City
West Side Theatre – Pennsylvania
Competitive Body Builders
Fitness Pageants
Dance Camp America
Pennsylvania State Players
International Spanish Television
Toys for Tots Gala Event
Applause Theatre Company
Coach for Pageant and Dance workshops
Choreography for radio media
USA Freedom Kids (choreographer)
Variety of theatre productions

Community Performance / Leadership

Dance Educator for National Dance Week
Choreographer/Fundraiser coordinator, SPCA of Luzerne County
Humane Society of USA
Choreographer/Fundraiser coordinator, Humane Society of Lackawanna County
Choreographer/Fundraiser coordinator for Toys for Tots with the U.S. Marines
Choreographer/Fundraiser coordinator for Multiple Sclerosis
Performance for Children’s Miracle Network
Director of Holiday Shows for Retirement Homes
Director/Choreographer/Fundraiser coordinator for World Wild Life
Entertainment Coordinator for dance shows NEPA and SWFLA
Choreographer, West Pittston Cherry Blossom, Pa
Director/Choreographer for Easter Seals
Director/Choreographer/Fundraiser coordinator for Make a Wish Foundation
Choreographer/show coordinator for Pittston, Pa. Chamber of Commerce Women’s Network.
Miss East Coast Teen: Pageant Judge
Governor School of the Arts: Northeast Dance Judge/Performer
Northeast Talent: Dance Judge
Dance Judge for National Dance Competitions National wide
The Miss American Coed Pageant: Pageant Judge
Choreographer/Fundraiser coordinator for Domestic Animal Shelter
Choreographer/Fundraiser coordinator for Big Cypress German Shepherd Rescue
Choreographer/Fundraiser coordinator for variety of fundraisers, educational and mentoring

Michele and her students with Paula Abdul after our performance

Outstanding Awards and Honors

Dance Studio Life Magazine – Featured articles
Dance Teacher Magazine – Featured article
The National Register’s Who’s Who in Executives and Professional
Women Entrepreneur Merit Award
URBAN JAMM Dance Competition and Dance Convention
Bowl Games of America
The Pulse On Tour
Pennsylvania Choreographers Showcase
National Gold Title Winners at Paula Abdul Company Dance
Disney’s National Competition
ESPN2 Featured
Outstanding “Jazz Dancer Award” – Dance America Competition
Saint Jude’s Dance Award Competition
Fred Astair Dance Award Competition
Expressions Dance Award Competition
Best Teacher And Choreographer Award, NYC
Country Western Competition (The Big Apple)
Latin and East Coast Swing Competition
National African Day Dance Performance
SPCA of Luzerne County
Muscular Dystrophy
Make a Wish Foundation
Humane Society of Lackawanna County
Toys for Tots Gala with USA Marines
Over thousands of awards for national dance competitions

Music Video / Performance/ TV / Appearance

Top 40 Dance Group “XTASI”
“So Emotional” – Whitney Houston
Neil Young
CHER
Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch
Crystal Waters
Marc Anthony
“2 Unlimited” – Top 40 Dance Band
“Rhythm Syndicate” – Top 40 Dance Band
“Crystal Waters” – Top 40 Dance Band
“Journey To Oz” – (Lead Dancer/Singer/Dance Captain)
“50’s Dance Show” – (Lead Dancer/Singer/Dance Captain)
“Carnival” – (Lead Dancer/Singer)
“The Matchmaker” – (Lead Dancer/Singer)
“George M. ” (Lead Dancer / Singer)
“West Side Story” (3 times – Velma/singer/ Lead dancer)
“Grease” (4 times – Frenchy/Lead Dancer/Singer/Dance Captain)
“Guys and Dolls” – (Dancer/Singer)
Great Adventure – (Dancer)
Hershey Park – (Dancer / Dance Captain)
Bush Gardens – (Dancer / Dance Captain)
Walt Disney (Dancer)
NBA/NFL – Half-Time Shows – (Choreographer / Dancer)
“M.V.P.” Professional Hip-Hop Dance Company – (Dancer/Assistant)
International TV appearance with Latin Master “Cuban Pete” (Dancer/Assistant)
Kings Productions – Performer/Dance Captain
Dance, Sports, Swim Wear, Infomercials and print ad’s

Certifications/Training/Professional Affiliations

Dance Masters of America
Dance Educators Of America
Broadway Dance Center
STEPS
Master Cuban Pet
Centre de Dance (UK)
Centre de Dance du Marais (UK)
Joffery Ballet School
Julliard Summer Dance Intensive
Dance Camp America
Phil Black Dance
Red Cross CPR and First Aid
Musical Dog Sport Association
World Canine Freestyle
Companion Animal Sciences Institute
APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers)
Ms. Lynn Patrick (Bob Fosse assistant)
Mr. Peter Degan – Ballet Northeast Ballet
Lackawanna College Liberal Arts
Keystone College BFA
Keystone Dance Festival Dance Conventions
Governor School Of Dance
Hans DeWilde Ballroom, Swing and Latin
Professional Dance Teacher Association
Arthur Murray School of Ballroom and Latin
David Blight
Ballet Theatre of Scranton
Mario Battista – Ballroom/Latin
Jimmy Sutton & Alexi Ramov – Ballet Guild Of Lehigh Valley