Mikkie began her dance journey in 2013. A longtime fan of Swing Era music, she fell in love with the art form and never looked back. For the past 12 years, Mikkie has danced, taught, DJed, and organized in her beloved home state of Rhode Island (a great topic to get her talking!).
She owes much of her dance knowledge, growth, and passion to Daryl Begin and Jen Stout, who taught, mentored, and inspired her at Rhode Island’s Providence Swings. As a dancer, Mikkie enjoys classic stylings, creative rhythms, and playful communication. She deeply values Lindy Hop’s history and strives to instill that same appreciation in her students.
As a DJ, Mikkie loves keeping the dance floor lively and energized with tunes that drive and make you want to groove. She’s a big fan of playing hidden gems and varying tempos to keep things fresh.
Off the dance floor, Mikkie loves football, music, and movies—so she’s always up for a chat about any of those, along with her love for all things Rhode Island! She is passionate about building an inclusive, vibrant community where people can share in the joy of Lindy Hop and can’t wait to bring a little bit of Lil’ Rhody to Boston Tea Party!