She is driven by the need to explore and deconstruct identity, working to reconcile the personal identities she carries with societal, familial, and personal expectations placed on her. Michaela is a firm believer that meaningful art grows from meaningful relationships; that a united humanity breeds superhuman work. She loves improvising, partnering, pushing the limits of her physicality, rolling around on the floor, and laughing a lot.

Currently, Michaela is a cast member at Luna Luna, working with Poncili Creations to create a whimsical fairground experience in the world’s first art amusement park. She was a previously a cast member at Sleep No More, the acclaimed Off-Broadway show by Punchdrunk/Emursive Productions. She also dances with the Stephen Petronio Company and SAXYN Dance Works in addition to freelancing around New England. Recent collaborators include GREYZONE and c/s movement projects.

Additionally, Michaela serves on the Advisory Board of the Doris Humphrey Foundation for Dance.

Michaela is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and a minor in Writing.