Mikey Rioux (they/them) is a choreographer, performer, teacher, and visual artist. They have performed for River North Dance Chicago, Luna Negra Dance Theater, Lucky Plush Productions, Mordine & Co., Kate Corby & Dancers, Scott/Powell Performance, Lingo, and Salt Horse among others. In 2001, Mikey formed Impetus Dance Theater and served as Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer until 2005. Mikey's visual art has been presented in 30 solo and group shows. Their work is in numerous private collections and also included in The Mary Alice Cooley Print Collection.

They are currently working towards their MFA in Choreography at The University of Iowa.