Michala Conroy first started out as a competitive gymnast before studying dance at Pittsburgh CAPA. Michala joined the pre-professional company, Reed Dance II, in Pittsburgh, PA where she worked with Greer Reed, Antonio Brown, and Daniel Karasik. She received a scholarship to George Mason University (GMU) where she pursued her B.F.A. in Dance with a Pre-Medicine track. While at George Mason, Michala had the honor of participating in residencies and performing works by Rafael Bonachela, Hope Boykin, and Alejandro Cerrudo. She also shared multiple choreographic works during her time at GMU.

Michala is currently dancing in the DMV area with Gin Dance Company and Jane Franklin Dance while also pursuing freelance work. When she is not dancing, Michala teaches dance and works as a Communication and Regulation Partner for nonspeaking/minimally-speaking autistics.