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Laurie Ann is one of the most sought after choreographers
in the entertainment industry. She has more than three-dozen videos
and televised shows under her belt; Laurie Ann is the driving
force behind some of the most successful artists today. She and her work
can be seen on television, concert tours, award ceremonies, music
videos and film. Through her dedication, unique style and skill,
she has helped transform artists such as P. Diddy, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Brandy
and JoJo into superstars.
Laurie Ann was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. At age 17 she
boarded a Greyhound bus with about one month's rent in her pocket
and headed for New York City. That's where Laurie found the
world of theatre while training with the famed Alvin Ailey dance
company. She then made a segue into the world of hip hop, first
with a successful run as a "Fly Girl" in the popular television
series "in Living Color", and then as Director of Choreography
for Motown and Bad Boy Records. Blending hip hop with her extensive
training, Laurie Ann has been instrumental in coming up with the
next level of hip hop dance.
Last year, in addition to working with stars such as Alicia Keys,
Dido and Mario, Laurie choreographed the Universal feature film,
HONEY, starring Jessica Alba & Li'l Romeo. Similar to Laurie
Ann's life, the film centers on the life of a tough city girl (Alba)
who dreams of opening a dance studio. She also appeared onscreen
as "Catrina," Honey's nemesis. Director and writer Bille
Woodruff explains that "Laurie Ann is not only the choreographer,
but serves as a reference point for the lead character because she
is very much Honey."
"I love what I do and have a big picture in mind that includes
dance coming back in a big way in every medium, including TV and
films," concludes the divine dance diva. Specifically, Laurie
Ann foresees a return of interest for movie musicals and notes that
it's actually been ignited by the successful, dance-happy flicks
Moulin Rouge, Chicago and Save the Last Dance. "There is a
whole underground world of dance that is beginning to resurface
again," she states matter-of-factly.
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