Anthony W JohnsonAnthony W. Johnson is an award-nominated creator, visionary leader, and trailblazer in the performing arts. As founder and CEO of Ballet Magique(R), which has wowed global audiences for 27 years, he has earned global acclaim for pioneering "Form Fusin"-a groundbreaking, high-velocity blend of dance, magic, music, theatre, and martial arts. Johnson's innovative performances and productions have garnered multiple Lester Horton Award nominations and redefined the boundaries of stage and screen.From touring with Sir Paul McCartney to making history as the first African American ballet soloist at the Chicago Lyric Opera, Johnson's career spans a remarkable range-encompassing principal roles in ballet, acclaimed turns in theater, and high-profile collaborations with icons and institutions worldwide. He has originated and starred in works such as "The Prodigal Son," "Afternoon of a Faun," "Marat/Sade," and "The Trees Don't Bleed in Tuskegee," and has served as Creative Director for Samaco Films, launching Ballet Magique Productions, LLC to expand his artistic vision across live theater, film, television, and mobile games.A sought-after teacher, mentor, and coach, Johnson's influence extends to training artists who have graced the stages of Cirque Du Soleil, Alvin Ailey, Béjart Ballet, and The National Ballet of Canada, as well as performers for Janet Jackson, Madonna, and a myriad of television and film stars. His students have won top honors at the Youth American Grand Prix and secured scholarships to Juilliard and The School of American Ballet. He has taught and lectured globally, including at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, and continues to nurture aspiring talent through Samaco Films with his husband, Franco Sama.As a filmmaker and author, Mr. Johnson's goal is not merely to entertain but to innovate the 'musical DNA' of cinema, fusing the physical discipline of Ballet, Magic, and Wushu (Chinese Martial Arts) with the psychological depth of a supernatural thriller, "Alexis Colette," and his definitive guide for performers, "Audacity to Act," exemplify his commitment to innovation and representation. "I am dedicated to creating 'dual-medium' experiences that resonate on a global scale, ensuring that excellence remains the bedrock of every story I tell," says Anthony. Anthony W. Johnson remains dedicated to creating "stage-to-screen" crossovers that combine psychological depth with high-octane VFX and action, proving that for a true artist, the only limit is the audacity to begin. Read More Read Less