Profile – Michelle Bucci

Michelle Bucci is the founder of Dancelab. A graduate from the Victorian College of the Arts and respected choreographer within the dance industry. Qualified with a Bachelor of Dance, Diploma in Sports Massage, Diploma in Design and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, it is evident she is a master in her craft. This unique set of accomplishments underpins the foundations of The Dancelab Method. Over the past 30 years Michelle has had the privilege of teaching, choreographing, and collaborating, including character workshops with Cirque Du Soleil, choreography for TV networks nine, ten, ABC and seven. Her commercial choreography and T.V credits include The Footy Show, Postcards, Neighbours, Rush, Melbourne Grand Prix, Crown Casino, The Australian Design Awards, Virgin Australia, L’Oréal fashion show, Morning Melodies, Federation Square launch, Its Melbourne TVC, and many festivals throughout Australia. Michelle was the featured dancer and face of dance apparel brand Body, and featured dancer for the Bollywood film Orange.

In late 2022, Dancelab launched The Dancelab Method, an online contemporary dance training system and exclusive mentorLAB program for pre professional artists wishing to make a career in dance and creative industries. Michelle was a featured choreographer for Australia’s largest dance events in 2023, The Australian Dance Festival and The Aussie Dance Tour.

Since relocating to the Sunshine Coast, Michelle has presented three seasons with her Contemporary Dance Company, Rebel Heart, Hinged (Dance Film) and her latest work Bound. In 2024 Dancelab expanded to the first part-time Contemporary Dance Training on the Sunshine Coast and in 2025 will be opening the doors for Dancelab The College – A fully certified dance/academic college for students year 7 -12. 

Michelle is a valued member of the Australian dance community and renowned for her progressive training and guidance. With an abundance of experience and training behind her, Michelle is thrilled to share her wealth of knowledge through her exclusive programs.

Thanks to the visionary support of the Sunshine Coast Council Creative Industries Investment Program, Anywhere Festivals is thrilled to announce Michelle Bucci as one of the first three creatives Supported by Anywhere Festivals—a groundbreaking new initiative designed to elevate creative work beyond the conventional.

Confirm outcomes you want from Supported by Anywhere Festivals

“Supported by Anywhere Festivals expected outcomes is sharing my project with a wider audience and mentorship and creative guidance throughout the project process for the final development of this film.” – Michelle Bucci

Supported by Anywhere Festivals expected outcomes is sharing my project with a wider audience and mentorship and creative guidance throughout the project process for the final development of this film.

Why being part of Supported by Anywhere Festivals is important to your project

“As an independent creative the need for discussion and creative exchange can change the outcome of a project and creative process. This project is a stage two development from live performance work to film and having mentorship and support to challenge my process will result in a higher quality finished work. It is also important to produce work for a final purpose/performance/showing so being able to share my work with the Anywhere Festival audience would be greatly appreciated.” – Michelle Bucci