Meet the 2 Left Feet Family

Some passions are fleeting, but dance was never one of them. I started ballet at age seven in Virginia not because I dreamed of dancing, but because my best friend did, and I had to do everything she did. Unlike other childhood hobbies, this one stuck. After moving back to New Mexico, I trained at Fishback Studio of the Dance and, by 16 auditioned for a local dance company, where I danced for several years. While earning my B.S. in Biology at UNM, I continued training, blending my love for movement with academic pursuits. In 2001, I moved to New York City for an internship at Broadway Dance Center, where I had the privilege of training under Kat Wildish, Michele Asaf, and other renowned instructors. I also trained at Steps on Broadway and appeared in TV shows and films like American Gangster, Sex and the City, Law & Order, Dave Chappelle Show, Third Watch, and various stage productions in upstate NY. Returning to New Mexico, I continued training with Dance Theater of the Southwest under Patricia Dickinson, performing in productions like The Nutcracker and Dracula. My love for teaching began in my 20s, leading classes at Kids Love to Dance, RhythmZEdge, LeggZ Ltd (NY), and Triple Threat Dance Studio (ABQ). I also coached the Van Buren Middle School and Highland High School Drill Teams in the late ’90s and choreographed for events like the Mrs. New Mexico Pageant (2013), local quinceañeras, and wedding couples preparing for their big day. In 2018, I expanded into Ballroom dance, where I met both my partner in life and business. Since then, I’ve competed on the NDCA, USA, ACDA, and UCWDC circuits, earning multiple amateur championships, including a Silver Showdance national title with the NDCA. In 2022, I co-founded Two Left Feet, a space where beginners and experienced dancers alike can build confidence, skill, and a true love for dance. The most common question people ask me is: Do you still dance? The answer is simple - YES! Dance is who I am, and my greatest joy is sharing that passion with my students.

 Michael started dancing professionally at age 14 in Roswell with Miss Minnie's School of Dance. He moved to Albuquerque to dance with Fishback’s School of the Dance, later joining a local dance company where he spent many years performing in various dance styles, including jazz and hip-hop. Michael began his ballroom and line dance training in 2022 and is the 2024 ACDA Advanced Line Dance National Champion. He looks forward to new adventures and continuing to flourish in his dance career