Michelle Barber

Michelle Barber has been a choreographer/teacher for the past fifteen years. Her dance career began in her hometown of Cleveland, OH, where she earned an Arts degree with an emphasis in dance. In 1997, she began assisting jazz classes at the BDC as a part of Frank Hatchett's VOP staff. Soon after, Michelle earned her own classes at the BDC. Her classes are innovative and passionate, designed to inspire and open the soul. Her professional credits are proof of her talent and versatility as a choreographer. Michelle was chosen to honor Rob Marshall with her choreography in the 2003 Elan Awards in NYC. In 2002, she choreographed a stage show for Dance Teacher Magazine. Michelle's choreography has been featured in musical theatre productions, college dance team performances and dance competitions nationwide. She has been a guest artist at Franck Escuela de Danza in Morelia, Mexico and at Muhlenburg College and Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA. She has also been on faculty with Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, Showstopper and Dance Olympus. In addition to teaching and choreographing, Michelle is an accomplished performer. She was seen in the second national tour of Guys and Dolls and has performed in various musicals, industrials and television specials. Class Description Michelle's classes begin with an intense warm-up designed to work on focus, discipline, strength and flexibility which in turn guides students in improving their technique. Michelle has developed a style uniquely hers. Though it may be classified as a contemporary lyrical class it is yet so much more.