Michael Dameski comes across as a sharp Australian dancer, actor, and singer with Macedonian roots, grabbing attention early on for his lead turn as Billy Elliot in both the Sydney and Broadway runs of the musical that bears the name.

From nailing competitions as a kid without much training to snagging runner-up on NBC’s World of Dance and choreographing for stars like Rihanna and Lady Gaga, he mixes grit with flair, turning stages and screens into his playground while teaching at spots like Broadway Dance Center.

Early Life and Education

Michael Dameski, a sharp Australian dancer, actor, and singer with Macedonian roots, saw the light on November 7, 1995, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

He grew up in a close family setup with his parents, Peco Dameski and Neda Dameski, who passed down that Macedonian fire, and his two sisters, Katrina and Diana, all pushing each other in the arts from young.

He later sharpened his steps at Glenda Yee School of Dance in Casula and Brent Street Studios in Moore Park, where he prepped to rep Australia at the World Championships of Performing Arts in LA, walking away with golds across the board and the overall Junior World Dancer crown.

Career

Michael Dameski stepped up big at 13, landing the role of Billy in Billy Elliot the Musical’s Sydney production in October 2008, then heading to Broadway in December 2009 for a solid run till he jumped to the second North American tour starting October 2010.

He wrapped that in 2011 and eased back into Aussie scenes, popping up on Young Talent Time and guesting at Macedonia’s Zlatno Slavejce festival where he cut his first track, “One Dance.”

He toured as Race in Disney’s Newsies first national run, hit the Savage X Fenty show for Rihanna, and choreographed for P!nk’s “Beautiful Trauma” dance cut and Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra” video in 2025.

On NBC’s World of Dance season two, he and his crew made runner-up, and he’s since assisted Mia Michaels, starred in Travis Wall’s Shaping Sound: After the Curtain, and danced for Bebe Rexha and Sabrina Carpenter.

Now based in LA, he teaches at Broadway Dance Center and STEEZY Studio, dropping his own choreo online while eyeing more tours and collabs.

Personal Life

Michael Dameski, a sharp Australian dancer, actor, and singer with Macedonian roots, clocks in at 5 feet 7 inches and is now 29.

He keeps things low on the personal front, leaning hard on family bonds from Sydney days with parents Peco and Neda, plus sisters Katrina and Diana, who still pop up in his posts for that real support vibe.

Single with no kids or spouse in the mix, he stays focused on the grind, bouncing between LA work and quick trips home to recharge.

No big romance headlines hit the wires—he’s all about that solo hustle, sharing workout clips and family shoutouts online while dodging the spotlight off-stage.

Filmography

Film:

Newsies: The Broadway Musical (2017) – Race Conlon

Music Videos/Choreography:

P!nk: Beautiful Trauma – Dance Version (2017) – Choreographer/Dancer

Lady Gaga: Abracadabra (2025) – Choreographer/Dancer

Rihanna: Savage X Fenty Show (various episodes, 2019-2021) – Dancer

Television:

So You Think You Can Dance Australia (2014) – Winner/Contestant

World of Dance (2018) – Runner-Up (Season 2)

Young Talent Time (2012) – Guest Performer

Theater:

Billy Elliot the Musical (2008-2010) – Billy Elliot (Sydney, Broadway, North American Tour)

Newsies (2012-2014) – Race (National Tour)

Shaping Sound: After the Curtain (2016) – Performer

Singles:

“One Dance” (2009)

Net Worth

Michael Dameski, a sharp Australian dancer, actor, and singer with Macedonian roots, holds an estimated net worth of $2 million USD.

His money rolls in from theater runs like Billy Elliot and Newsies, TV wins on So You Think You Can Dance and World of Dance, plus choreo pays from videos with Gaga and P!nk, and gigs for Rihanna.