I was fortunate, tonight, to be able to attend two different classes... Steel Pan and Latin Percussion.. as they ran back to back. Both classes were small in size, allowing for individual instruction, and participants were all of similar skill level to my own (novice or near novice.) I felt welcome and comfortable and am looking forward to next week! (NOT looking forward to recitals!)
Michelle studied Dance and Psychology at Dean College in Franklin, MA where she received a BA in 2017. During her undergrad, she completed her internship at The Dance Studio of Orange, MA, learning the inner workings of studio management and creative direction. Her decision to make the move from Massachusetts to Rhode Island led her to take a service year with Americorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America), serving the Woonsocket community through Riverzedge Arts. Her role as their ELO Program Assistant has opened Michelle’s eyes to the non-profit world.
As a dancer, Michelle explores various rhythms and groves
through improv and grounded movements. She encourages
students to not simply learn the steps and go through the motions,
but to connect to their natural groundedness and weight; allowing
it to guide them fluidly between steps and ultimately freeing their
preexisting flow of musicality. As a self-proclaimed lifelong
student, Michelle is always ready to learn from the things
happening around her, and enjoys engaging in all things
creative.