For the past 15 years Michele has traveled and taught throughout the United States, Canada, England, France, Australia, Japan, and Korea. Some of her dances you may recognize are American Pop, Go Greased Lightning, Divisadero Cha, Zenyatta’s Waltz, Covered in Kisses (w/Michael Barr), Rumba Breeze (w/ Michele Perron), etc.
2010 saw the return of Jo Thompson Szymanski to the dance scene, and with that Michele has a new found enthusiasm. “Everyone has a role model and mentor, and Jo is that person for me. Having the opportunity to work with her at Dancing For The Dream seminars, as well as collaborating on new choreography was an excellent learning experience.” As Jo recovers from her recent bone marrow transplant, Michele feels the strong responsibility to continue the professionalism and energy that Jo brings to the dance floor.
Michele grew up in California, where, at the young age of 4 was forced by her mom, Lorraine Kurtela (Hello Dolly) to take tap dance lessons. She practiced behind closed doors, never allowing her parents to watch her! Feeling more comfortable with a softball, field hockey stick, or volleyball in her hands, Michele gravitated to competitive sports in high school and college, pursuing a career as a physical education teacher. Now retired, Michele couldn’t think of anything better to do than share the joy of dancing and teaching.
Michele lives in Corning with her partner, Michael Barr and their dancing kitty, Twinkle Toes.
Michele Burton has choreographed 136 dances, of which 75 have been co-choreographed. Their first published stepsheet on CopperKnob is Let's Do Lunch from October 2007, with their most recent stepsheet of My Tribe in September 2024.
Additionally, Michele Burton had a CopperKnob no.1 dance in Feburary 2021 with Country in 3 (CBA 2021).
Chorégraphe Stepsheets
48 Compte 4 Mur Improver Musique: Beat Me Daddy (Eight to the Bar) - Asleep at the Wheel
32 Compte 2 Mur Beginner Hustle / Swing Musique: Put a Little Love In Your Heart - Scooter Lee : (CD: Home To Louisiana)
32 Compte 2 Mur Beginner Musique: Put a Little Love In Your Heart - Scooter Lee : (CD: Home To Louisiana)
32 Compte 4 Mur Intermediate/Advanced Musique: Just Like A Rodeo - Roger Brown & Swing City
64 Compte 2 Mur Intermediate Musique: Act Right - Blue Harlem : (CD: Jump Jack Jump)
64 Compte 1 Mur Intermediate / Advanced Musique: Shake Your Groove Thing - Peaches & Herb
32 Compte 2 Mur Beginner Musique: Mame - Bobby Darin : (CD: Bobby Darin Pure Gold - iTunes)
64 Compte 2 Mur Intermediate Musique: Mama Mia (Radio Edit) - Mayra Veronica
32 Compte 4 Mur Upper Beginner Musique: East Bound and Down - Jerry Reed
32 Compte 4 Mur Beginner Musique: High-Tech Redneck - George Jones
48 Compte 4 Mur Low Intermediate Musique: Big Bang Boogie - Scooter Lee : (CD: Big Bang Boogie)
32 Compte 2 Mur Intermediate Musique: Big, Blonde and Beautiful - Queen Latifah : (CD: Hairspray Soundtrack to the Motion Picture 07)
32 Compte 4 Mur Beginner Musique: Beach Cowboy - Brian Kelley
64 Compte 4 Mur Intermediate Musique: Cowboys Like a Little Rock and Roll - Chris LeDoux
48 Compte 2 Mur Intermediate Musique: If You Don't Love Me - E.C. Scott : (CD: Masterpiece)
32 Compte 4 Mur High Beginner Musique: Brazilian Soul (feat. Sofi Tukker) - The Knocks : (CD: New York Narcotic)
64 Compte 4 Mur Intermediate Musique: Cabana Boy - Sara Evans : (CD: Stronger)
64 Compte 1 Mur Intermediate Musique: Operator - Manhattan Transfer
64 Compte 2 Mur Intermediate Tango Style Musique: Fools - Diane Birch : (CD: Bible Belt)
64 Compte 2 Mur Intermediate Musique: Fools - Diane Birch : (CD: Bible Belt)
