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Michael Perez began dancing as a member of “Kids Unlimited,” a pre-professional competitive dance company in Los Angeles. He continued studying dance at Chapman University with a full talent scholarship and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance. At Chapman University he worked with such renowned instructors and choreographers as Dale A. Merrill, Leann Alduenda, Mike Esperanza, Larry Rosenberg, and Jenny Backhaus. He received numerous awards including "Outstanding Senior Choreographer" and "Outstanding Performance in Dance." Perez’s early dance credits include televised Christmas Parades, Disney, American College Dance Festival, and music videos for independent bands such as Systematic Tragedy and Saint Motel. He is currently a member of RhetOracle Dance Company under the direction of Nate Hodges. Perez also dances and performs for independent artists and projects across Southern California.
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In addition to his performance career, Perez has choreographed for dance schools and programs across the western region, local competitive dance teams, Systematic Tragedy, and independent dance concerts. His choreography has been recognized and awarded at both regional and national competitions. He enjoys continuing his training with renowned instructors throughout Southern California. Perez puts effort into bringing out the best in his students so that they not only become great dancers, but also great people.