MICHELLE KUPEC-BALDYGA

Dance Instructor/Choreographer - Wilbraham & Windsor Locks

Michelle is a 2011 graduate of Springfield College where she obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Dance And Bachelors of Science in Business Management. At Springfield College, Michelle served as vice president and choreographer of the Springfield College Dancers and founded the annual "Dancing with the Athletes" fundraiser for the Springfield community. While obtaining her dance degree she studied with many great choreographers, learning works by artists like Jose Limon and Merce Cunningham. Michelle's love of dance started when she was 2 years old, dancing competitively and student teaching throughout her elementary and high school years. She was a featured dancer in her high school's show choir Vocal Motion and starred in multiple performances with the Ricer Valley Youth Theatre. Her childhood dance experience allowed her to dance with Disney's Magic Music Days and The Albany Ballet, just to name a few. Michelle is a per diem member of the CONNetic Dance Company based out of Hartford, CT and has performed in their most popular show, "Nutcracker Suite and Spicy." Michelle resides in Windsor, CT with her dog Sven, but her hometown is Windsor Locks, CT! She is continuing her dance and fitness education with master classes in NYC and locally with yoga and spin classes, and most of all dancing and teaching with her awesome team at The Dance Studio!