Background
Bjerknes, Michael Leif was born on December 6, 1956 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Christian Edward and Barbara Ann Bjerknes.
Bjerknes, Michael Leif was born on December 6, 1956 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Christian Edward and Barbara Ann Bjerknes.
Student, Rosary College, 1970-1973; Master in International Management, U. Maryland., 1997.
Dancer, Joffrey II, New York City, 1973-1974;
soloist, Chicago Ballet, 1974-1976;
soloist, Houston Ballet, 1976-1978;
soloist, Joffrey Ballet, New York City, 1978-1979, 79-82;
union representative, Joffrey Ballet, 1980-1982;
workshop teacher, Joffrey Ballet, since 1982;
teacher school, Joffrey Ballet, 1983-1985;
repetiteur, Washington Ballet, 1989-1990. Guest ballet master Universal Ballet, since 1994. Guest teacher Maryland.
Youth Ballet, 1997-1998. Quality leader General Electric Information Superior vena cava syndrome, since 1997.
Member American Guild Musical Artists (board directors 1980-1981), Canada Actor's Equity. M C.
Married Pamela Booth Mitchell, July 15, 1979. Children: Philip, Anna, Alexandra.