Born in New York City, Miguel had a lifelong dream to be the next Michael Jackson. He spent hours as a child watching anything and everything ENTERTAINMENT. Movies, Musical, Music Videos... He spent hours memorizing lines, learning songs, and learning dances. He eventually realized he wished to pursue a career in the Arts. In high school, he began singing in a band, singing in his school choir, an
d acting in his schools drama club. While very fulfilled as an actor and a singer, he felt frustrated as a dancer. Eventually he got up the courage to audition for his high school's dance squad. Making him that first male to join his high school's drill team. Wishing to further hone his skills, Miguel attended the University of Miami's Department of Theatre Arts Conservatory. He spent four years taking voice lessons, acting classes, and dance classes. Shortly after finishing school, Miguel was cast in his first professional production, a tour of "A Chorus Line" in the role of Paul San Marco. When Miguel got the courage to move to New York City, he drove there with a $350 check and an overdrawn checking account. Thus beginning his Musical Theatre career in New York City. He appeared on stage with such talents as Debby Boone, Florence Henderson, Alan Cumming, and Randy Quaid, to name a few. Along the way, Miguel was also featured in an Olive Garden commercial and on an episode of "All My Children". One day, Miguel stood in front of a fountain. He realized that more than wanting a career in the entertainment industry, he wished to have a family. He walked away from his musical theatre career and moved back to South Florida to build the family he very much longed for. Miguel then decided to pursue a career in the fitness industry. He began working in a gym as a personal trainer. As an artistic outlet, he would take whatever dance classes were available at his workplace. He began thinking, "There is more to fitness dance than is currently being offered in the industry". Thus the birth of Mitana!! Miguel has merged his knowledge of dance and performing with his knowledge of fitness to create a unique dance workout that is not only fun and exciting, but challenging and technical. With his unique teaching style, you'll walk away feeling like the superstar you KNOW you are!!! Reflecting not only in your body, but your mind, heart and spirit as well!!