Teacher and Choreographer
Teaching to Inspire a New Generation of Dancers
Miguel has taught for River North Chicago Dance Company, Cirque du Soleil’s shows, Richmond University, VCU, Shenandoah University, University of Arizona, UNLV, Jacksonville University, and studios all over the U.S.
Over the years Miguel has had the privilege to work with some of the most influential names in concert dance and commercial world like Jamie King, Vincent Paterson, Raj Kappor, Mia Michaels, Brian Friedman Tabitha and Napolean, Mandy Moore, Stacey Tookey, Bonnie Story, Tyce Diorio, Hofesh Schecter, Kyle Abraham, Victor Quijada, Richard Siegel, Frank Chavez, Sherry Zunker, and Sidra Bell. |
The body is your instrument in dance, but your art is outside that creature, the body." |
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Miguel Perez: Bio
Miguel Perez Started dancing at the University of Arizona where he was fortunate enough to receive a 4-year scholarship for dance. He then went on to dance for both River North Dance Company, and Hubbard Street 2 in Chicago.
After making a change from concert to commercial dance Miguel moved to Las Vegas to dance for Celine Dion “A New Day“ at Caesars Palace. Once the Celine show closed in Vegas, Miguel went on Celine Dion’s world tour “Taking Chances,” where he was also dance captain. After being on tour Miguel made LA his new home. He filmed two workout videos for Hip Hop abs and for “Dancing with the Stars.” He’s appeared on Americas Got Talent, and SYTYCD. Miguel was also a featured dancer in the show “Viva Elvis” for Cirque Du Soleil. He has performed on the Miss Kentucky Pageant, Miss USA Pageant and Miss Universe. He has also danced for Paulina Rubio in Mexico City and Leona Lewis on “Dancing with the Stars.” Miguel has filmed two movies “Behind The Candelabra” where he worked with Marguerite Derricks and "Ted 2 " choreographed by Rob Ashford. Other jobs he has done are a commercial for “Acura” with Ryan Heffington, BodyTraffic Dance Company, Shania Twain’s show at Cesar's Palace Casino in Las Vegas, The Oscars, performed with Taylor Swift on the AMA's, and The Kennedy Honors awards tribute to Rita Moreno. Miguel performed in the show "Steve Wynn Showstoppers" at the Wynn casino and most recently Dance Captain for The Donny and Marie show. Miguel has taught for River North Chicago Dance Company, Cirque du Soleil’s shows, Richmond University, VCU, Shenandoah University, University of Arizona, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Jacksonville University, and studios all over the U.S. Over the years Miguel has had the privilege to work with some of the most influential names in concert dance and commercial world like Jamie King, Vincent Paterson, Raj Kappor, Mia Michaels, Brian Friedman Tabitha and Napolean, Mandy Moore, Stacey Tookey, Bonnie Story, Tyce Diorio, Hofesh Schecter, Kyle Abraham, Victor Quijada, Richard Siegel, Frank Chavez, Sherry Zunker, and Sidra Bell. So many great artists have influenced Miguel's career, his goal is to share this knowledge and inspire a new generation of dancers. |
