Michael Clarke

(Mike U4ria21.4.18.9.1) is a dancer

who has made his introduction to the 

New York City’s Underground House

Dance Scene in late 1992. 

Not only is Mike regarded as one 

of the most unique, expressive

and technically capable “self-taught”

dancer in the scene which Mike credits

his early beginnings to his teacher,

mentor, and friend Justice Correa,

but he is also worldly recognized for

his attributing efforts to give back to

his community.

Mike has also collaborated domestically

and internationally with some of the most celebrated dance veterans from the Hip-Hop and House genres.

For nearly 20 years Mike has remained to be a 

consistent motivating force in the underground dance scene becoming a guiding mentor to many new aspiring dancers. By creating and hosting several events notably the "Weekly Dance Sessions" which ran for 12 years being one of the longest running practices in New York City. This later inspired many other dancers to

create their own dance practice. 

Mike is a core member in the Long Island/New York City-based dance group Step Fenz, and is also part of the "MOP TOP Elite/Fusion" family circle which consist of the world-renowned Elite Force crew and Dance Fusion.

In 2009 a reunion event was created to celebrate 

20 years of being a strong independent Dancer/Artist byEmilio Austin jr.aka BUDDHA STRETCH called 

MOP TOP Anniversary, Of which he was one of the many dancers inducted to be a core implement in this annual celebration event.

Mike's resume includes several stage performances nationally and abroad (Canada, Europe, Asia) as well as an appearance in Will Smith’s 1997 video/single “Men in Black”. In addition to stage works, he has also been an invited guest speaker for many dance awareness events, teaching in various schools,

universities and music workshop seminars. 

Mike soon then launched his company called 

"The Movement Foundation" and in addition his first 

conceptual performance dance project called 

The Group TMF, a quartet structured group with dancers from various style genre that he handpicked to be the musical representation of the dance art form. And soon after THE RHYTHM CONCLAVE, a trio based group, built on the same conceptual format.