Julie McDonald

Quick Facts

Full Name	Julie McDonald
Occupation	Swimmer
Date Of Birth	Mar 14, 1970(1970-03-14)
Age	54
Birthplace	Queensland
Country	Australia
Horoscope	Pisces

Julie McDonald Biography

Julie McDonald is one of the most popular and richest Swimmer who was born on March 14, 1970 in Queensland, Australia. Julie McDonald (born 1954) is a talent agent and co-founder of McDonald Selznick Associates (MSA), an agency headquartered in Hollywood, California, that represents dancers, choreographers, stage directors, and production designers. She is best known for being the first dance agent i.e. the first talent agent to offer commercial representation for dancers.

In 2011, she won a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 14th Annual Dance Under the Stars Choreography Festival. In 2013, she was an honoree at Tremaine Dance Convention’s National Gala and she won another Lifetime Achievement Award, from The Industry Voice, for her work with Dancers’ Alliance.

In 2014, World of Dance presented her and her business partner Tony Selznick with the Decade of Dance award.

In 2010, McDonald was honored at The Carnival: Choreographer’s Ball “for being a pioneer of dance representation.” Her award was presented to her by Paula Abdul, Tony Selznick, and Robin Antin.

Julie McDonald Net Worth

Julie McDonald is one of the richest Swimmer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Julie McDonald 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In the 1980s, McDonald worked as a ballet and modern dancer and owned a dance studio in Venice, California, called Room to Move. Due to a knee injury while shooting a television commercial, she was forced to end her dance career early, but she still had a desire to work in entertainment. In 1985, after taking a three-week entertainment business course, she took a position as an agent at Joseph, Heldfond & Rix (JHR) agency. At the time, JHR only represented actors. McDonald became the first dance agent by creating the first agency department dedicated exclusively to dancer representation. At the time, representation for back-up dancers did not exist and they were commonly classified as “extras”. At the first agency audition she held, 300 dancers showed up; one of her first clients was Paula Abdul.

While at JHR, McDonald worked to improve working conditions for dancers and secure overtime and hazard pay. In 1990, she founded the Dancers’ Alliance to establish minimum rates for work. In 2000, she left JHR (which is now called Kazarian/Spencer Associates) and founded McDonald Selznick Associates with business partner Tony Selznick. She took her entire client roster of choreographers with her including Darrin Henson, Nadine “Hi Hat” Ruffin, Kenny Ortega, Marguerite Derricks, Travis Payne, Jerry Mitchell, and Wade Robson.

In addition to running MSA, McDonald is on the advisory council of Dance Camera West film festival. In 2011, she was an associate producer for the dance documentary MOVE. In 2012, she produced the Emmy’s live webcast and panel discussion “The Choreographers…Yesterday Today and Tomorrow”.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Julie McDonald height Not available right now. Julie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Julie McDonald Dating?

According to our records, Julie McDonald is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Julie McDonald’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Julie McDonald. You may help us to build the dating records for Julie McDonald!

Facts & Trivia

Julie Ranked on the list of most popular Swimmer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Julie McDonald celebrates birthday on March 14 of every year.

Who is Julie McDonald?

Julie McDonald
Known for| Being the first dance agent

Who owns MSA agency?

Founded in 2000 by Julie McDonald and Tony Selznick , McDonald Selznick Associates (MSA) is a creative talent agency representing a unique class of artists — dancers, choreographers, creative directors, producers, and educators in the entertainment industry and the arts community.

What did Jane McDonald win?

Cruising with Jane McDonald won the 2018 BAFTA Award for Best Feature , making it the first win for a Channel 5 show.

How does a dancer get an agent?

Get referred by a colleague or choreographer who is already represented by a particular agency. Get scouted in a dance class at big studios like Broadway Dance Center and Millennium Dance Complex. Sign up for an agent workshop like those offered by The Growing Studio.

Whats MSA stand for?

Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a combination of symptoms that affect both the autonomic nervous system (the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary action such as blood pressure or digestion) and movement.