"Dance Moms" alum Ava Michelle will have a starring role in a new Netflix film.

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The 16-year-old dancer, television personality and actress, who stands 6'1", will appear in the upcoming movie "Tall Girl."

"I will be staring in @netflix's new teen comedy 'TALL GIRL,'" she confirmed Thursday on Instagram Stories.

"So beyond grateful and excited for this journey alongside some amazingly talented people!"

"Tall Girl" is described as a coming-of-age film. The movie is directed by Nzingha Stewart and co-stars Griffin Gluck, Luke Eisner, Sabrina Carpenter and Angela Kinsey.

Netflix shared the news in a tweet on its See What's Next account Thursday.

"After a worldwide casting call, 6'1" Ava Michelle will star in 'Tall Girl,' a touching, coming of age movie directed by @zingbling and co-starring #AmericanVandal alum @griffingluck, Luke Eisner, @SabrinaAnnLynn, Steve Zahn & @AngelaKinsey," the post reads.

Michelle is known for the Lifetime series "Dance Moms," which follows Abby Lee Miller and her dance company.

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She also auditioned in the premiere of "So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation."