About

tangerineHello.  My name is Michael (“Mouse”) Saenz.  I am a kid who was born in Iran, lived in Chile and Mexico, and grew up in the Bay Area in California — my father was in the United States Military.

Needless to say, after being born in a military hospital and traveling a lot as a kid, I tend to get antsy by just sitting around.  I love hiking, running, and yes — dancing.

Dance

I have been dancing since I was eighteen and am blessed to still be able to follow my passion on and off-stage.   When I’m not teaching or choreographing Hip-hop, Jazz, or Modern (or what I like to dub the class, “Mikey Modern”) at East West Music and Dance, you can find me performing with sjDANCEco and around the Bay Area.

Past Achievements

NYCDA 2009 – “Slow Me Down” (Jazz choreography) – High Silver Medal

Foothill Dance Company 2007-08 – Resident Choreographer

NYCDA 2006 – “Elsewhere” (Lyrical choreography) – Gold Medal

“Guys and Dolls” 2006 – Featured Dancer and show’s “Gypsy Robe” honoree

“Aida” 2005 – Featured Dancer (reviews: Bay Area Stage, Oakland Tribune)