Mikal Gilbert
Mikal Gilbert (Virginia Beach, VA) is a graduate of the University of the Arts where he studied Jazz Music Performance. It was there his passion for dance grew upon encouragement from several faculty members. Mikal went on to continue his formal dance education at Norfolk Academy, under the tutelage of Elbert Watson, and Patricia Sorrel. He has since trained at programs such as, The Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive, Complexions Contemporary Ballet Pre- Professional Program and was as a scholarship student at The Ailey School. Mikal was a member of the Koresh Dance Company from 2019 to 2021 and a member of Dance Iquail. This is Mikal’s second season with Philadanco!