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Michelle Johnston
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, Michell…
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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
Movies and shows, newest first
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2022
The Desperate Hour
Movie Heather (voice)
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2021
A Cinderella Story: Starstruck
Movie Director
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2020
Palm Springs
Movie Nosy Neighbor
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2019
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
Movie Producer
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2018
Blurt!
Movie Director
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2016
A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits
Movie Director
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2015
Southpaw
Movie Mrs. Doyle
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2011
A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song
Movie Choreographer
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2011
Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure
Movie Choreographer
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2008
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Movie Choreographer
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2008
Another Cinderella Story
Movie Choreographer
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2006
The Break-Up
Movie Choreographer
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2005
Hell's Kitchen
TV show Self
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2002
Chicago
Movie Female Dancer
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2002
Gleason
Movie June Taylor
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2002
American Dreams
TV show Miss Johnston
More credits
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2000
The Replacements
Movie Fumiko's Girl
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1999
Jack & Jill
TV show Choreographer
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1998
The Odd Couple II
Movie Choreographer
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1998
Sweet Jane
Movie Alice
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1995
Grumpier Old Men
Movie Sears Salesperson / Chicken Polka Girl
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1995
Showgirls
Movie Gay
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1993
Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under
Movie Choreographer
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1991
Shout
Movie Loretta
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1991
A Gnome Named Gnorm
Movie Stripper
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1991
California Casanova
Movie Laura
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1990
Dick Tracy
Movie Dancer
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1990
Opportunity Knocks
Movie Club Singer
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1990
Faith
Movie Audition Choreographer
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1988
The In Crowd
Movie Key Dancer
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1985
A Chorus Line
Movie Bebe
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1983
Staying Alive
Movie Dancer
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1982
One from the Heart
Movie Dancer (uncredited)
