Michelle Johnston
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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
October 4, 1964Gender
FemaleKnown Movie Credits
28Place of birth
California, USAAlso known as
Michelle Johnson, Michelle Johnston SellersCast credits
A Chorus Line
Beatrice Ann 'Bebe' BensonFaith
Audition ChoreographerDick Tracy
DancerCalifornia Casanova
LauraStaying Alive
DancerA Gnome Named Gnorm
StripperGrumpier Old Men
Sears Salesperson / Chicken Polka GirlSweet Jane
AliceThe In Crowd
Key DancerShout
LorettaOne from the Heart
Dancer (uncredited)Opportunity Knocks
Club SingerThe Replacements
Fumiko's GirlSouthpaw
Mrs. DoyleShowgirls
Gay CarpenterPalm Springs
Nosy NeighborThe Desperate Hour
HeatherChicago
Female DancerCrew credits
The Break-Up
ChoreographerMadonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under
ChoreographerThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button
ChoreographerA Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits
DirectorThe Odd Couple II
ChoreographerA Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
Writer, Director, Producer, ChoreographerSharpay's Fabulous Adventure
ChoreographerBlurt!
DirectorA Cinderella Story: Starstruck
Director, WriterA Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song
Choreographer, Executive Producer