INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Michelle Dorant has spent most of her career as a dancer and performer. She is a former member of Urban Bush Women and has both Broadway and Regional credits as a musical theater performer, most notably in the Broadway musical “The Lion King.” Michelle received her Bachelor of Science degree from Spelman College and continued her education at Florida State University, receiving her Master of Fine Arts in Dance.

In addition to her long career in the performing arts, Michelle co-founded and served as creative director for Neighborhood Flix Cinema and Café, Denver’s only family-run movie house at the time. The cinema was also recognized for a partnership with the East High School Film Program, giving a presenting platform for up-and-coming filmmakers. She is currently working as both a director and arts administrator in the non-profit sector.