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The Life of Mia Michaels

  • Born

  • Began Dancing

    At the age of 3, her father taught her Jazz and tap and her sister taught her contemporary dance.
  • Began Making Choreography / Attended Dancing School

    Michaels started choreographing her own routines at the age of 15. Also during this time, she attended New World School of the Arts in Miami FL.
  • Jazz Dance World Congress

    Silver Leo Award
  • American Choreography Awards

    Outstanding Achievement in Commercials "Coldwell Banker" Commercial (nomination)
  • American Choreography Awards

    Outstanding Achievement in Television - Variety Series
    Celine in Las Vegas: Opening Night Live (nomination)
  • SYTYCD

    Michaels became a judge and choreographer on the tv show So You Think You Can Dance.
  • Cirque du Soleil, Delirium

    Choreographed most of the touring show's dancing.
  • Primetime Emmy Awards

    Won "outstanding choreographer" for her work the "Calling You" episode of SYTYCD
  • Left Position on SYTYCD

    Michaels announced via Twitter that she would no longer be a judge on the tv series after her 5 year run.
  • Primetime Emmy Awards

    Won the award for "Best Choreography" For the routines "Koop Island Blues," "Gravity," and "One"
  • Primetime Emmy Awards

    won the award for "Best Choreography" For the routines "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," "When We Dance," "This Bitter Earth/On the Nature of Daylight"
  • Astaire Awards

    Won "Best Choreographer" Finding Neverland