Michelle Johnston
Biography
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. Michelleâs latest directorial work is the Nickelodeon made-for-TV movie, âBlurtâ, starring Jace Norman and JoJo Siwa. She also recently directed and produced the 2016 film, âA Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fitsâ for Freeform and Disney Channel. Her work as a choreographer can be seen on television in such shows as âCastleâ, âMistressesâ, âParks & Recreationâ, âAmerican Dreamsâ, and âMad Menâ, and in films like âA Cinderella Storyâ, âThe Curious Case of Benjamin Buttonâ, and âGangster Squadâ. 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 Madonnaâs âWhoâs That Girlâ World Tour and segments of the âGirlie Showâ World Tour which took her career to a whole new level. She has worked with artists like Alicia Keys, Ritchie Sambora, Lilâ 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 âDreamâ as well as touring with the Tony Award winning show, âFosseâ 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.