Mia Michaels

Mia Michaels is a highly decorated choreographer and judge, earning three Emmy Awards for her contributions to ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ and creating work for global superstars. After earning three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography, Mia Michaels established herself as a leading force in dance, known for her groundbreaking work on FOX’s ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ in 2007, 2010, and 2011. Michaels founded her acclaimed dance company, RAW (Reality at Work), serving as its artistic director and choreographer since 1997. Her expansive stage portfolio includes choreographing Celine Dion’s iconic Las Vegas residency, ‘A New Day…’ at Caesars’ Palace in 2005, directed by Franco Dragone.

Following this, she took on the ambitious world tour ‘Delirium’ for Cirque du Soleil, which premiered to global audiences in 2006. Michaels’ influence extended beyond her Emmy-winning tenure on ‘So You Think You Can Dance,’ as she also contributed to the Canadian and Australian versions of the show starting in 2009. Her distinguished career boasts collaborations with global music icons such as Madonna, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, and Prince. In film and television, Michaels brought her distinct choreographic vision to AMC/DreamWorks Television’s ‘Cool Women’ and helmed dynamic commercial campaigns for major brands including Mike’s Hard Lemonade and Bacardi.

Looking ahead, Michaels was announced in 2019 to provide choreography for the highly anticipated animated film, ‘The SpongeBob Movie: It’s a Wonderful Sponge.’ Across her career, Mia Michaels consistently delivers captivating and critically acclaimed choreography, making her an invaluable asset to any creative project seeking innovative and impactful dance direction for global audiences.