Michelle Katcher was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. At seven she began dancing at Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. Michelle then spent two years at the Kirov Academy of Ballet in D.C. Upon graduating, she became a founding member of the Gelsey Kirkland Ballet. With GKB, Michelle danced roles including Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty, Marie in The Nutcracker, and Columbine in Harlequinade.  Michelle then joined Ballet Arizona for one season before joining the Sacramento Ballet in 2016 where she currently dances. Her favorite roles include Marie in Amy Seiwert’s The Nutcracker and George Balanchine’s Tarantella. This is Michelle’s third time participating in NCI.