Guide Note: Michael Silas was born in Germany and grew up on a military base. When he was nine years old his family moved to Houston, Texas.
He went to the Houston Metropolitan Dance Center on a scholarship and he also studied at Alvin Ailey, Broadway Dance Center, Millennium Dance Complex, and the Debbie Reynolds Dance Academy.
Michael Silas has formally trained in ballet, jazz, modern dance, and salsa. He loves the energy of hip-hop and is very passionate about his favorite form of dance. He can now be seen on Bravo's television series Step It Up And Dance.
Fast Facts:
- Show: Step It Up And Dance
- Season: One
- Premier: Friday; April 11, 2008 BRAVO
- Born: Germany
- Ethnicity: Black, Latin, German
- Performed shows: Kelly Rowland; Hillary Duff; Christina Aguilera
- Involved in charities teaching, hosting
Quotes:
- Life is my canvas, the beat is my soul, crank it up and watch me roll.