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MIC THOMPSON just appeared world-wide in the role of the "Dancing Cowboy" on NBC's hit show Will and Grace AND recently returned from Paris where he choreographed the new Spectacular “BONHEUR” at the LIDO DE PARIS on the infamous CHAMPS ELYSEES.
After returning from Paris, Mic had the incredible experience to work with The Heart Of Country Music, DOLLY PARTON, where he showed his versatile choreography in "HELLO, I’M DOLLY" National Tour. Currently, Mic is showing his talents on the Las Vegas Strip, where he is choreographing for the "BITE" at the STRATOSPHERE HOTEL and SOPRANO"S LAST SUPPER at the ALADIN HOTEL featuring THE ORIGINAL "BADA-BANG GIRLS".
He also spent time in Greece choreographing BEST OF BROADWAY for HYATT HOTELS and Japan where he provided dance choreography to MICKEY’S ADVENTURELAND MARDI GRAS for Disneyland Tokyo. The Disney organization has long been a supporter of Mic’s choreography career, where they selected Mic to choreograph their live stage shows which premiered with the animated feature films: HERBIE-FULLY LOADED, SANTA CLAUSE 2, MONSTERS INC., and THE EMPEROR’S NEW GROOVE (El Capitan Theatre). These shows introduced the HERBIE-FULLY LOADED DANCERS, SCARYETTS and the GROOVE dancers where they performed alongside with Disney’s classic “Fab Five” characters (Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Pluto). He has choreographed national commercials for CLAIROL and KRAFT. Mic has extensive experience with recording artists’: BROOKE ALLISON and the OFFSPRING (he choreographed their music video, SHE’S GOT ISSUES, MYRA (corporate shows), and currently continues his work with BILLY RAY CYRUS as his personal choreographer on PAX TV.
Mic has been so fortunate in this industry to have so many variations to his work. His Musical Theatre experience climaxed with a NAACP “Best Choreography” nomination for “SWINGING ON A STAR” (other nominated musicals: Fame, Contact, and Lion King). Currently, Mic is working on the musical GREASE and has new shows "FAR FROM OVER ...THE 80'S" and “ROCK DOWN BROADWAY” appearing nightly on Carnival Cruises with high energy choreography from Broadway shows “FOOTLOOSE” and “SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER” and the “X-TREME COUNTRY” show.
Mic began dancing at age 10 and by the time he was 15 he was named the U.S. Ballroom Latin Champion. He relocated to Las Vegas and began his professional career as a dancer. Soon after, he was “discovered” by Debbie Allen and was invited to join the cast of the popular TV series FAME. Mic’s career took off as he danced with his favorite recording artists including Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Paula Abdul, Wynona Judd, Vanessa Williams, Tracey Ullman and Jennifer Lopez. He is a regular on the Dick Clark’s TV series YOUR BIG BREAK, Comedy Central’s THE MAN SHOW, Jay Leno’s THE TONIGHT SHOW and the feature films HAUNTED MANSION, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, THE MAJESTIC, THE WEDDING PLANNER and DANCE WITH ME.
Mic was selected as Choreographer Of The Month for the special Millennium Issue of DANCE SPIRIT MAGAZINE
Mic Thompson also provides dancing lessons for individuals or as a group. Please feel free to contact Mic for details on the type of dancing lessons to be provided. Best wishes to everyone.

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