Michael, a Wauwatosa native, started dancing at the age of 9 with Glencastle Irish dancers in West Allis.
He has performed at Milwaukee Irish Fest every year from 2004 through 2009.
He recently performed with Eileen Ivers
His first shows with Derek were at the 2009 Wisconsin State Fair

Competition Highlights
Competed at the Mid America championships in 2005
9th place in 2006, 1st place in 2007, 5th place in 2008 and 4th place in 2009
Competed at the North American Irish Dance Chamionships in 2007, 2008 and 2009
Ranked 20th in the World Championships of irish Dance in 2008 Belfast Northern Ireland
Ranked 16th in the World Championships of Irish Dance in 2009 Philadelpha
He has recently qualified for the 2010 World Championships of irish Dance in Glasgow Scotland

He studied under Sean Beglan TCRG, a former lead in Riverdance both at Glencastle and in private lessons