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Kenny Ortega is an American director and choreographer known for directing and choreographing the High School Musical franchise and Michael Jackson's This Is It tour.
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Kenny Ortega ranks #77 of 222 in the Choreographer ranking, behind Crystal Pite, ahead of Nacho Duato.
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What Disney Channel franchise did Kenny Ortega direct and choreograph?
Kenny Ortega is best known to younger audiences for directing and choreographing the massively successful 'High School Musical' franchise for the Disney Channel. He also returned to direct and choreograph the 2024 film 'Descendants: The Rise of Red.'
Which Michael Jackson tour was Kenny Ortega involved with?
Kenny Ortega was the director and choreographer for Michael Jackson's ill-fated 'This Is It' comeback concert series in 2009. Following Jackson's death, Ortega edited the rehearsal footage into the documentary film 'Michael Jackson's This Is It.'
Did Kenny Ortega choreograph the movie 'Dirty Dancing'?
No, Kenny Ortega did not choreograph the original 1987 'Dirty Dancing' film, though he is often incorrectly credited for it. However, he did serve as the director and choreographer for the 2004 prequel film, 'Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights.'
What major 1990s cult classic film did Kenny Ortega direct?
In 1993, Kenny Ortega directed the beloved Disney Halloween cult classic 'Hocus Pocus,' starring Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker. He was heavily influential in creating the iconic musical sequences and spooky choreography in the film.
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