Amy West

Amy West is an Assistant Professor of Dance and a Health & Wellness Coach at the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre & Dance, following a 24-year professional dance career. She is certified by the Mayo Clinic and the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches and is also a certified personal trainer, Pilates instructor, and Essentrics teacher. Through her practice, Amy West Wellness, she offers personalized coaching and wellness workshops for musicians, elite athletes, and everyday movers, with a particular emphasis on supporting women in cultivating strength, resilience, and well-being throughout the stages of their lives. She choreographed musical theatre productions at the Encore Musical Theatre Company, including Oklahoma! and Annie. In May 2024, she curated and produced Women Defining Themselves, a concert and fundraiser for ALS research at Michigan Medicine, which highlighted women’s stories and creative voices.