Thank God for Julie Schmid, Lauren Sigler and Josie Camden. Today was ProBowl choreography day in absentia. This is my 12th year choreographing for the NFL ProBowl but this year I can’t make the group choreography session. The choreo flowed, “high v’s” were hit, and hair was flung. A great day was had by all!
Everyone look out for John Legend’s Christmas Tour headed your way. I got the opportunity to help with some of the BGV (BackGround Vocalist) choreography, graciously directed by Jemel McWilliams. The studio vibe was symbiotic and the energy was flowing. BGVs are my favorite to work with and this was no exception. It was hard to not just stare in awe at the notes executed in rehearsal. Can’t wait to see the final product.
Yesterday was a wonderful day and a great lesson in remembering where you came from. Acting as proxy for Sienna Lyons, I choreographed the audition for the new KidzBop tour and video auditionees. There were some high and low points but one particular kid reminded me why I do what I do.
This young man was a perfectionist. He had not fully mastered dance skills yet and was beating himself up. I quickly jumped up from behind the table to console him and let him know it happens to the best of us. Starting my foray into the industry at the ripe old age of 12, I knew exactly what this youngster was going through.
Be careful with other people’s gifts, hearts and talents. The future generations are looking to us to be the leaders they need.
Mandy Moore is one of the most passionate and collaborative choreographers I’ve ever worked with. Working and creating with her is always a pleasure and an organic process. Being that tap dance is my forte’, she enlisted my expertise to inject the opening number with some true hoofing and busking.
Check out the link to this performance. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/WL1pAhp2-Fs
We have just closed the hit show, “Oklahoma!” at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. It was a dream come true to choreograph this traditional music theater masterpiece. Chris Coleman served as director and Darius Frowner was musical director. It received rave reviews from critics far and wide but more importantly touched hearts and inspired patrons.
Check out this interview I did for the show.
https://youtu.be/PVUB2NWCbTY
I was extremely honored to be one of the choreographers for Mariah Carey’s world premiere of her hit single “With You” on the American Music Awards.
Click link below to check out the performance.
https://youtu.be/8dzkHZaVyQY