Michael Garcia was born in McAllen, TX. His early ambition and passion for dance led him to Dallas, where he finished his training at Dance Industry Performing Arts Center & Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. After High School, Michael was fortunate to receive his BFA from The Juilliard School, under the direction of Alicia Graf Mack. Since graduation, he is grateful to have performed with Loni Landon Dance Projects at Jacob’s Pillow, been a company member with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago for their 44th season and is currently residing in Vancouver for his third year as a full-time company artist at Ballet BC. Beyond performing, Michael has many pursuits in teaching, choreography, modelling and looks forward to further cultivating his career beyond company life both in Vancouver and around the world. He has performed repertoire and creations by Bryan Arias, Roy Assaf, Aszure Barton, Sharon Eyal, William Forsythe, Johan Inger, Jose Limon, Lar Lubbovitch, Ohad Naharin, Crystal Pite, Out Innerspace, Dwight Rhoden, Jermaine Spivey, Imre & Marne Van Opstal and Medhi Walerski.