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Justin Michael

Hometown:	Cincinnati, OH
Joined the company:	2009
Before being hired trained at:	Mercyhurst College (B.A. in Dance), North Carolina Dance Theatre, School for the Creative and Performing Arts
Ballets/Featured Roles Since Joining:	Gen Horiuchi: Romeo and Juliet (Benvolio), Nutcracker (Battle Nutcracker, Chinese, Candy Cane, Toy Soldier), Sleeping Beauty (Puss 'n Boots, Cinderella's Prince Charming), Swan Lake (Italian), Romantique, Wake Up! (principal) George Balanchine: Allegro Brillante Christopher d'Amboise: Tribute
Favorite Ballet:	Tough question to answer. Favorite Classical ballet is a tie between Kenneth MacMillians Romeo and Juliet and Lar Lubovitch's Othello. However, I'm continually inspired by and could watch works choreographed by Jiri Kylian and Dwight Rhoden forever and still be awe-inspired.
Most memorable moment…	In 2009, having Bruce Marks as a coach for the role of Albrecht in Giselle. It completely revolutionized my way of thinking with respect to the development of a character and the presentation of that character while on stage. I will never forget those lessons.
When I am not rehearsing or performing:	I love listening to music (Indie rock and electronica are the current favorites), reading and learning about new things.
Never miss an episode of:	Football games on Sunday (particularly Bengals games if I can catch them).