Mike Glenney is a dynamic and versatile dancer, celebrated as a sought-after performer, instructor, choreographer, and adjudicator. With extensive training in tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, ballet, partnering, and musical theatre, Mike’s artistry and expertise make him a standout in the global dance community.
As the reigning “World Tap Champion” and 5-time Gold Medalist at the World Tap Dance Championships in Prague, Mike has left an enduring mark on the international stage. In addition to his solo and “Battle of the Feet” title wins, he has earned 15 medals at the World Championships and has had the honour of judging and teaching master classes at the prestigious event. His influence extends globally, having trained and choreographed for the “Canadian National Tap Team” (IDO and World Performers), the “German National Dance Teams” (Tap, Jazz, Contemporary), and the “Italian National Tap Team,” as well as providing training and mentorship for the Mexican, South African and Indian National Tap Teams. Mike’s students have achieved incredible success at world-level competitions, with numerous Gold medals and podium finishes at the “Commonwealth Dance Cup”, “World Dance Cup”, and the “World Tap Dance Championships.”
Mike began teaching dance in 2009, pausing briefly to spend two years dazzling audiences aboard the “Disney Dream” and “Fantasy” cruise ships. While Mike is dedicated to teaching, his passion for performing remains unwavering. His diverse performance portfolio includes featured appearances at: The “World Dance Gala” in Baden-Baden, Germany, “Smash” in Metepec, Mexico, “The Miss America Pageant”, and corporate gala events for “McDonald’s Canada” and “Delta Hotels International”. He has also worked with renowned companies such as “Tap 24.7″, “Detroit Tap Repertory”, and “RhythmiCLE Sound Tap Company”, and was a featured soloist in a memorable collaboration with the “True Jive Pluckers” and “Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra”.
Mike’s talents have also graced television screens, most notably on Season 4 of Canada’s Got Talent, where he wowed audiences and earned the high praise of Howie Mandel, who declared, “Now that was a million-dollar performance!”
In 2020, as the world embraced online learning, Mike quickly adapted his company, Music in Motion, to provide free virtual tap training. Joined by renowned guest teachers, his classes reached dancers from over 75 countries, amassing more than 40,000 hours of viewing time and helping foster a global love for tap.
Today, Mike continues to inspire as an influential performer, instructor, choreographer, and adjudicator across Canada and beyond. Above all, he treasures the moments spent encouraging his students, instilling in them the same passion for dance and performance that keeps him shuffling down the street.