Michaela, a Virginia native, received her early dance training at The Loudoun School of Ballet, and went on to receive her BFA with honors from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, class of 2012. She is currently on faculty at Broadway Dance Center and Peridance Center in New York City, and actively teaches and sets work in and around the tri-state area and nationwide.  As part of DanceLab New York, Michaela has worked with Josh Prince (DLNY Artistic Director), Robbie Fairchild, Loni Landon, Ray Mercer, Kristen Carcone, John Carrafa, and Helen Simoneau. 

Additionally, she’s worked with Mia Michaels (Mia Michaels LIVE), Kristen Carcone (Dinner is Served, 2019 Governor’s Island Residency), Josh Bergasse (Tisch Gala 2010, Jazz at Lincoln Center), Greg Graham (Tisch Gala 2012), Lisa Shriver (PHISH at MSG, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade), Katarzyna Skarpetowska (Jacob’s Pillow with Periapsis Music and Dance), Ray Mercer (Hudson Valley Dance Festival), Aszure Barton (NYU SADC ’12), and Larry Keigwin (If/Then).

Michaela is also a NASM-certified personal trainer, teaching group fitness formats at Equinox and Cyclebar locations throughout New York City.

instagram: @michaela_catherine

website: michaelamcgowan.com