Mia Michaels was born on February 22, 1966 Miami, Florida. Her father, Joe Michaels taught her jazz, tap, and ballet from the age of three at the Miami Dance Center.Her sister, Dana Michaels, taught her contemporary dance. Mia began choreographing at the age of 11.
Mia worked as a judged and a choreographer on the show “So you think you can dance”. In 2010 she left the judge panel to pursue other projects but, continued to choregraph at “SYTYCD”. Mia is currently working on writing a book, which will be a memoir that will certainly inspire dance professionals and fans throughout the world.
Silver Leo Award, Jazz Dance World Congress, 1992
Dance Educators of America's President Cup
2007: 59th Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Choreography:
Mia worked as a judged and a choreographer on the show “So you think you can dance”. In 2010 she left the judge panel to pursue other projects but, continued to choregraph at “SYTYCD”. Mia is currently working on writing a book, which will be a memoir that will certainly inspire dance professionals and fans throughout the world.
Silver Leo Award, Jazz Dance World Congress, 1992
Dance Educators of America's President Cup
2007: 59th Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Choreography: