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Birth
Mia Michaels was born on February 23, 1966 in Coconut Grove, Florida. -
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Early Life
Mia's father, Joe Michaels, taught her jazz, tap, and ballet. Her sister, Dana, taught her contemporary dance. -
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Schooling
Attended Miami Conservatory, Miami Performing Arts Center, Michigan's Interlochan Arts Academy, and the New World School of the Arts -
Choreography
First began choreographing -
Angelina's Eyes
Choreographed Angelina's Eyes at the Coconut Grove Playhouse -
West Side Story
Choreographed West Side Story at Arkansas Repertory Theatre -
RAW
Mia started up a dance company in New York Called Reality At Work. Not only is she the founder, but also the artistic director and choreographer. -
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"A New Day"
Choreographed Celine Dion's "A New Day" show at Caesars' Palace Las Vegas -
Emmy Nominee
Emmy nominee for Outstanding Choreography -
Nominee
American Choreography Award Nominee -
Nominee
American Choreography Award Nominee -
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So You Think You Can Dance
Starred on So You Think You Can Dance as a judge and contributing choreographer -
Cirque Du Soliel
Choreographed Delirium, Cirque Du Soliel's first touring show. -
Emmy Winner
Emmy winner for Outstanding Choreography -
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"Taking Chances"
Choreographed Celine Dion's "Taking Chances" world tour -
Emmy Nominee
Emmy nominee for Outstanding Choreography -
Emmy Winner
Emmy Winner for Outstanding Choreography -
So You Think You Can Dance
Mia returned to the show to replace Mary Murphy. -
Emmy Winner
Emmy winner for Outstanding Choreography -
Rock of Ages
Choreographed the film Rock of Ages. -
Step Up
Starred in Step Up Revolution as a dancer -
Variety Magazine
Named one of the Most Innovative Women -
Broadway
Collaborated with Harvey Weinstein, Diane Paulus, and Barry Weissler to choreograph the Broadway musical Finding Neverland.