Michala was a competitive gymnast before studying dance at Pittsburgh CAPA where she joined the pre-professional company, Reed Dance II, in Pittsburgh, PA. While there, Michala worked with Greer Reed, Antonio Brown, and Daniel Karasik. She received a scholarship to George Mason University (GMU) where she pursued her B.F.A. in Dance with a Pre-Medicine track. While at George Mason, Michala participated in residencies and performed works by Rafael Bonachela, Hope Boykin, and Alejandro Cerrudo. She also shared multiple choreographic works during her time at GMU. When she is not dancing, Michala teaches dance and works as a Communication and Regulation Partner for nonspeaking/minimally-speaking autistics. Michala has danced with Jane Franklin Dance and has been a member of Gin Dance Company since August, 2022.
