Since the early 70ties Michael has taught with his wife Kathleen at the MOS Academy in Essex, London.

He was a pupil of Sheila Clerkin in London.

As well as teaching, he is adjudicating worldwide, usually at major championships, world qualifyings and at the Worlds.

Together with his wife he has raised 6 kids, all of whom are champion dancers. Katie & Darren have already passed their TCRG. Sean, already at 12 known from his parts in Eastenders and Grange Hill, won the Great Britains at 14, placed 4th in the World and is now working as a actor for film and TV in Hollywood. Darren and Michael jr. are both dancing lead roles in Riverdance, and Ciárán is currently lead in Magic of the Dance. Youngest daughter Ellie is still competing, and has won the Worlds twice.

The MOS Academy currently has over 180 dancers, many of whom are world qualifyers.