Brady Michael

Brady Michael is an Atlanta-based choreographer, director, and educator known for his emotionally charged contemporary work, athletic movement style, and performance-driven training approach. As the Founder and Artistic Director of RISK Contemporary Dance Company, he has built a creative platform dedicated to developing innovative, theatrical, and physically demanding contemporary work.

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Through RISK, Brady has created and presented original full-length works and collaborative projects that highlight storytelling, musicality, and movement that pushes both technical and emotional boundaries. His choreography is recognized for its dynamic physicality and ability to connect raw emotion with precise, intentional movement.

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As an educator, Brady is highly sought after for his intense, detail-oriented classes that challenge dancers to move beyond execution into full performance embodiment. His training emphasizes clarity of movement, artistic commitment, and fearless stage presence, preparing dancers to perform at a professional and competitive level.

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Brady continues to work throughout the commercial and concert dance space while mentoring dancers across the country through conventions, intensives, and studio programs. His focus remains on developing versatile, confident artists who understand how to translate technique into impactful performance.

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We are proud to welcome Brady Michael to our faculty, bringing a high-impact, industry-driven approach that develops dancers into powerful, expressive, and performance-ready artists.