Michael Watson
Hip Hop, Jazz
Michael Watson began dancing in Erie, PA at the Little’s Dance Studio when he was in high school where he was soon asked to join Jazz Kids Dance Company. Upon graduation, Mr. Watson received a scholarship to study at Luigi’s Dance Center in New York City before moving to Omaha, Nebraska. While in Omaha, Mr. Watson taught at the Omaha Ballet School and performed with the Omaha Theater Ballet Company. His performance credits also include the Mercer Dance Company and the Mercyhurst Dance Company, both in Erie, PA. Mr. Watson has performed and choreographed locally for numerous events and personal projects. He has also been a guest choreographer for the Lake Erie Ballet, Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet, Gannon University, and Penn State Erie – The Behrend College. His energetic style and unique choreography is loved by dancers and audience alike. This is Mr. Watson’s second year with EDC.