
Mikael Named Mr. Dance
Hello, my name is Mikael and I am from Pearland, Texas. I won the title of Mr. Dance of Texas Dance Masters 2024.
What organization recognized the achievement?
Texas Dance Masters is an organization that holds dance pageants examining dancers in a Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, and Acrobatics audition, as well as an interview portion and Talent presentation. I performed my lyrical solo to Frank Sinatra’s My Way.
How did homeschooling help you achieve your goal?
With homeschooling, I have a flexible schedule to do the 35+ hours a week of training required to win the title.
What are your interests?
I love spending time with my friends and family, watching movies, trying new foods, and exploring new places. I volunteer at my local parish and love helping others.
What are you inspired to do with your life?
Though dance is a passion of mine, my first love is God, and I need to help others with his grace in whatever way I can. That is why I plan to become a nurse like my mother.
What are your favorite subjects and why?
English, History, Science, and Religion. I enjoy English because it allows me to voice my thoughts and keep track of them on paper. Next is history because I can look at different ways people thought and lived and compare them. Third is science because I love to learn about why our bodies react, heal, hurt, and change. God is so wonderful; as his creations, we are also wonderful.
Finally, the best for last is religion. This subject entrances me in many ways. I am astounded that God gave us this gift of knowledge of his church and the heavens above and the knowledge that there are still some mysteries not known to us, for example, the beatific vision. I have always loved learning about my God and his time here on earth, even before and after.
The photo was taken in Anaheim, California, at the National Convention, where I competed for Mr. Dance of America.