Classically trained by Kathleen Gorham OBE and Karen Stephens ARAD to Advanced standard. Coached as a classical student teacher for five years and then from 17-19 responsible for classical levels Primary thru to Pre-Elementary. Initially trained in Modern dance through Coral Deague, who employed Michele in 1975 for theatrical dance performances at the ‘Overlander’ Theatre Restaurant. Two years with Calvin Von Reinhold (Merce Cunningham student) incorporating the ‘Cunningham’ Technique of Modern dance. Five years with Ronne Arnold’s advanced jazz training and performance, learning the grounding and soul of movements. Four years in WA with movement direction from John Tsakiris (ex. Ballet Rambert), who enlightened Michele with the essence of movement and its contemporary form.

While continually choreographing, teaching and/or performing for many varied venues and occasions (from WA Burswood Casino Dance Production, to an extra for the Australian Ballet Company’s performance of ‘Manon’ at the State Theatre in Victoria).

Arrived NT 1996 and taught dance & drama to Aboriginal school children (Pre-school through to Year 8) in Lajamanu, NT, for two years. The last 6 years teaching Year 11 and Year 12 Dance students at Casuarina Senior College and being involved in the local dance community through choreography and performance.

She will be performing in the 2005 project, Angels of Gravity.