Michelle is known for her smooth, interactive dance style. She is a three-time U.S. Open Classic Division Winner as well as winner of the U.S. Open Jack & Jill and many other titles including two-time winner of the Phoenix Champion of Champions.
In addition to running her own studio, organizing & directing the Mountain Magic Swing Dance Convention (Lake Tahoe, NV), hosting the Sea Magic Dance Cruises and Train Magic Adventures, producing a line of instructional DVDs (in west coast swing, hustle & nightclub two step),and directing several local events, Michelle travels the USA, Canada, Europe and Japan teaching, competing, judging and promoting dance.
Michelle is a Feather Award recipient for Best Classic Swing Dancer, was voted “Queen of Swing” at the 1994 National New Year’s Dance Championships in Dallas, and was inducted into both the World Swing Dance Council National Hall of Fame and the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame.