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Michelle Johnston

Michelle Johnston

Born: 1964-10-04 • California, USA

Michelle Johnston, a highly sought-after director, choreographer, and movement coach, has over 20 years of experience in the business. In front of the camera or behind it, Michelle always brings her experience and expertise to the table. Michelle’s latest directorial work is the Nickelodeon made-for-TV movie, “Blurt”, starring Jace Norman and JoJo Siwa. She also recently directed and produced the 2016 film, “A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits” for Freeform and Disney Channel. Her work as a choreographer can be seen on television in such shows as “Castle”, “Mistresses”, “Parks & Recreation”, “American Dreams”, and “Mad Men”, and in films like “A Cinderella Story”, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, and “Gangster Squad”. Michelle has also worked with such stars as Jane Krakowski, Keanu Reeves, Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Demi Moore, and John Travolta to name a few.

Michelle served as choreographer on Madonna’s “Who’s That Girl” World Tour and segments of the “Girlie Show” World Tour which took her career to a whole new level. She has worked with artists like Alicia Keys, Ritchie Sambora, Lil’ Kim, Hillary Duff, and Kelly Rowland. Michelle has also been in demand in the Broadway scene, working with Oscar nominated actress, Lesley Ann Warren in “Dream” as well as touring with the Tony Award winning show, “Fosse” in one of the lead roles. Michelle continues to find new and exciting venues in which to develop and showcase her broad scope of talent.

Filmography
The Desperate Hour poster
The Desperate Hour
2022 • Heather (voice)
Palm Springs poster
Palm Springs
2020 • Nosy Neighbor
Southpaw poster
Southpaw
2015 • Mrs. Doyle
Chicago poster
Chicago
2002 • Female Dancer
The Replacements poster
The Replacements
2000 • Fumiko's Girl
Sweet Jane poster
Sweet Jane
1998 • Alice
Grumpier Old Men poster
Grumpier Old Men
1995 • Sears Salesperson / Chicken Polka Girl
Showgirls poster
Showgirls
1995 • Gay
Shout poster
Shout
1991 • Loretta
A Gnome Named Gnorm poster
A Gnome Named Gnorm
1991 • Stripper
California Casanova poster
California Casanova
1991 • Laura
Dick Tracy poster
Dick Tracy
1990 • Dancer
Opportunity Knocks poster
Opportunity Knocks
1990 • Club Singer
Faith poster
Faith
1990 • Audition Choreographer
The In Crowd poster
The In Crowd
1988 • Key Dancer
A Chorus Line poster
A Chorus Line
1985 • Bebe
Staying Alive poster
Staying Alive
1983 • Dancer
One from the Heart poster
One from the Heart
1982 • Dancer (uncredited)