Tag: brian friedman

Find Out Who and What Inspires Brian Friedman on the Dance Floor

Brian Friedman is not only a legend in his own right—he’s also worked beside the biggest legends in the business. Growing up a Scottsdale, AZ, comp kid, Friedman was soon dancing behind Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, and Paula Abdul, and as an OG Newsie in the 1992 film. Now he calls the shots: He’s choreographed […]

7 Fun Facts About Charlize Glass

The coolest place she’s ever performed: I’d have to say the Super Bowl. The field was so cool, and Katy Perry was right there. And there were so many eyes—definitely the most eyes I’ve ever performed for! Something she’s constantly working on: My feet. I’m flat-footed, so I’m always hearing, ‘Point your toes!’ And I’m […]

Win a Crop-Top Designed by Brian Friedman

This studded crop-top designed by Brian Friedman for Discount Dance Supply is sweet, sassy and everything in between. Rock it in class or at an audition—you’re guaranteed to stand out. Be sure to “Like” Dance Spirit on Facebook, and enter below! Loading…

5 of Our Favorite Class Videos of All Time

How crazy has the rise of the class video been? Within the past year or so, we’ve basically come to expect that L.A.’s top commercial choreographers will put out a new internet-breaking vid every week. Here are five of our all-time favorites. (And be sure to read a whole lot more about the class video […]

"Every Single Step," the "Project Runway" for Choreographers, Kicks Off Today

One of the best things about “So You Think You Can Dance” is that it’s become a launching pad not only for dancers, but also for choreographers. In fact, I’d argue that the best “STY” choreographers, returning season after season, have become the show’s brightest-burning stars. And Nigel Lythgoe knows it. Which is why he’s […]

#MotivationMonday: Brian Friedman + Yanis Marshall + Britney = SO MUCH ?

We are seriously, seriously ‘shipping the epic best-friendship of Brian Friedman and Yanis Marshall, a match made in a heaven where everyone wears fabulous 5-inch stilettos at all times. And when the two of them team up to create a routine to the new Britney Spears song? I MEAN. For their recent joint class at […]