Aurelia Michael was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, where she began her artistic training at the Dance Theatre of Harlem. She continued studying dance throughout college, earning Dance and Business Management degrees from the University of Maryland, College Park, as well as attending the Fashion Institute of Technology for a Certification in Image Consulting.

Jumping right into the professional dance world after college, her credits include The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay, Netflix, GAP, Smirnoff, BET’s Black Girls Rock with Janelle Monae, The Today Show, and the international tour “Every Little Step”. In 2018, Ms. Michael also ventured into the world of musical theater, and her credits now include Legally Blonde: The Musical, Ghost: The Musical, In The Heights, and the Original Broadway Cast of SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical. Most recently, she was the Associate Choreographer for the Miami New Drama’s “A Wonderful World,” a world-premiere musical about jazz legend and singular American icon Louis Armstrong.

Since 2011, Ms. Michael has been the Founder and Lead Coach for Aurelia Michael Living. Through AML, she focuses on helping people in the entertainment industry gain and sustain confidence to produce continuous results. She loves to work with clients and companies via private coaching, group workshops, and seminars.

Ms. Michael is an artist who prides herself on valuing versatility, professionalism, and genuine respect for all facets of the arts. She loves to help people of all ages pursue their dreams and accomplish their goals.