Chris Michaels has been with the Arthur Murray Organisation for over 20 years, he is a Certified Fellow Examiner and Dance Director, member of the Dance Board and International Dancesport Judges and Teachers Association and also regularly acts as a travelling consultant.

In 1995 along with partner Joanne Middonte, he bought and became franchisee of the Crows Nest Studio and in 2011 he took over the franchise of the Melbourne Studio.

His passion lies in teaching his students and staff the joys of dancing and watching them grow and develop in competitions and events around Australia and overseas.