Michele Wiles to dance with the Kirov Ballet
Pasadena resident Michele Wiles will be dancing with the Kirov Ballet this season as it performs "The Nutcracker" in Miami Beach, Fla., and San Jose, Calif.
The 14-year-old, who performed the lead child's role of Clara last year, will have featured roles in four different dances this year. She will share the stage with professionals such as Olga Chenchikova, Sasha Lunev, Andrei Batalov and Anastasia Volochkova.
Michele has been competing in national competitions since she was 8. She holds the Teen Miss Dance title, won at the Dance Masters of America competition. She will be appearing on Ed McMahon's "Star Search" next month.
The Miami Beach performance at the Jackie Gleason Theatre will be held Friday through Sunday. In California, the dancers will perform at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 20-24.