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Michelle Kinkaid
(formerly Michelle Mayers)
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...Michelle is known for her smooth, interactive dance style. She is a three-time U.S. Open Classic Division Winner as well as winner of the U.S. Open Jack & Jill and many other titles including two-time winner of the Phoenix Champion of Champions. In addition to running her own studio, organizing & directing the Mountain Magic Swing Dance Convention (Lake Tahoe, NV), hosting the Sea Magic Dance Cruises and Train Magic Adventures, producing a line of instructional video tapes (in west coast swing, hustle & night club two step), and directing several local events, Michelle travels the USA, Canada, Europe and Japan teaching, competing, judging and promoting dance. Michelle is a Feather Award recipient for Best Classic Swing Dancer, was voted "Queen of Swing" at the 1994 National New Year's Dance Championships in Dallas, and was inducted into both the World Swing Dance Council National Hall of Fame and the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame. Summary:
is a lifetime achievement award for swing dancers, from around the country and from the various styles of swing, whose long-time contributions and accomplishments have contributed to the growth and prestige of swing dancing. Through dancing, competing, teaching, judging and/or promoting, Hall of Fame inductees have shown distinction in exemplifying the highest standards of leadership, ethical conduct, and local and national service, resulting in a body of work with a far reaching and significant impact on swing dancing. Beyond mere enjoyment and participation, they have given of themselves to their local swing dancers, the general public and the national swing dance community. MICHELLE KINKAID [Bio Summary] (San Francisco) Michelle is a three-time U.S. Open Classic Division Champion, winner of the U.S. Open Jack & Jill, two-time winner of the Phoenix Champion of Champions, Feather Award recipient for Best Classic Swing Dancer, was voted "Queen of Swing" at the 1994 National New Year's Dance Championships and was inductee into both the World Swing Dance Council National Hall of Fame and the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame. In addition to running her own studio, Michelle is the organizer of the Mountain Magic Swing Dance Convention (Lake Tahoe, NV), along with the Sea Magic Dance Cruise and Train Magic Adventures. She has a line of instructional videos and travels the USA, Europe and Japan teaching, competing, and judging on both the Swing and Country circuits. Mike Strong wrote a workshop review for one of Michelle's visits to Kansas City. He also took some of the photographs on this website! Thanks, Mike. . More Photos
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