Co- Artistic Director of Back Stage Dance Center LLC has her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and her Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Quinnipiac College. She is proud to have been trained at The Dancer’s Studio under the direction of Sharon DiCrosta, beginning at age three. Michelle is a master teacher and has had the honor to judge dance competitions and auditions throughout the United States and Canada. She is USGA safety certified in acrobatic instruction and is a nationally certified member and examiner of Dance Masters of America (DMA). Michelle is active in the dance community and currently holds the position of secretary on the board of directors for DMA Chapter 18, CT. She graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo through the Dance Masters of America Teacher’s Training  School Program. 

Michelle believes in training the entire human being, she is an Analogical Coach, Shaman,  Certified Personal Trainer and 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher. 

Michelle  is the Chief Operations Officer of Project Courage in Old Saybrook, CT. In addition to direct care, Michelle's favorite responsibility is organizing quarterly charity events to give back to the community.