Michael Mortley

With Fujiwara Dance: I Eat the Stars and Moving Parts

Michael Mortley graduated from the University of Trinidad and Tobago in 2015 with a BFA. He graduated from Beijing Dance Academy in 2016 with a Master’s Certificate in Chinese Contemporary. Michael has trained in Trinidad and Tobago folk, Ballet, Contemporary, Chinese Contemporary, Modern, Horton, Kathak, Soca/Calypso Dance and Hip Hop. He has worked with companies and individuals in Canada like: KasheDance, Ronald Taylor Dance Inc., Fujiwara Dance Inventions, Shannon Litzenberger, Mayumi Lashbrook, Bakari I. Lindsay, Sylvie Bouchard, Dusk Dances, Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts, Theater Aquarius, Dances at the Bay, Mafa Dance Village, Pulga Dance. As well as other companies in Trinidad and Tobago to name a few.

Michael is an educator, movement artist, storyteller, costume designer, choreographer, and photographer.

Michael is also a photographer and videographer for companies such as: Ronald Taylor Dance Inc., Dance Immersion, Bakari I. Lindsay, Pulga Muchochoma.