Laurieann Gibson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Laurieann Gibson
Gibson in 2014
Born	(1969-07-14) July 14, 1969 (age 56) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation	Choreographer television personality director singer actress dancer
Years active	1987–present
Musical career
Genres	Hip hop urban
Instruments	Vocals

Laurieann Gibson (born July 14, 1969) is a famous Canadian choreographer, director, and television star. A choreographer is someone who creates and arranges dance routines. She is known for creating amazing dance numbers for some of the world's biggest music stars, including Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, and Beyoncé.

Besides choreographing, Gibson has also directed popular music videos like "Judas" and "You and I" for Lady Gaga. She became well-known to TV audiences in 2005 on the MTV reality show Making the Band. She has also been a judge on dance and talent shows like So You Think You Can Dance and Skating with the Stars.

Early Life and Career Path

Laurieann Gibson was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She began her journey by training at the prestigious Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City. Early in her career, she was a "Fly Girl" dancer on the popular 1990s comedy show In Living Color.

After her training, she moved from theater dance to the world of hip hop. She became the director of choreography for major music labels like Motown Records and Bad Boy Records. This role allowed her to work with superstars like Michael Jackson and Beyoncé.

Gibson also worked in movies. She created the dances for the film Honey, where she also acted as the dance rival to Jessica Alba's character.

Working with Famous Artists

Gibson has a long history of working with top music artists. Her work with Lady Gaga was especially famous, as she helped create many of Gaga's iconic looks and performances. They worked together on music videos for songs like "Poker Face" and "Bad Romance". In 2011, they stopped working together because of creative differences.

In 2012, Gibson directed the world tour for the popular South Korean band BIGBANG. She also trained actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw for six months for the movie Beyond the Lights to help her convincingly play a pop star.

Television Appearances

Gibson is a familiar face on television. She has appeared on many reality shows, often as a judge or mentor.

• Making the Band: She gained fame as a tough but talented choreographer on this MTV show.
• So You Think You Can Dance: In 2019, she joined the show as a judge for its sixteenth season.
• Dance Moms: In 2017, she was a guest choreographer for the Abby Lee Miller Elite Competition Team.
• Dress My Tour: In 2024, she served as a judge on this show.

Awards and Recognition

For her creative work, Gibson has received many awards and nominations. In 2020, she was given the first-ever Willie Dunn Award by the Prism Prize committee. This award honored her amazing work as a choreographer and director of music videos.

She also won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography for Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" video in 2010.

Selected Choreography Work

Gibson has created the dances for dozens of hit songs and music videos. Here are a few examples:

Film and Video Work

Movies

• 2003: Honey – She was the choreographer and also appeared as the character Katrina.
• 2011: Lady Gaga Presents the Monster Ball Tour: At Madison Square Garden – She was the director and choreographer for this concert film.

Music Videos Directed

• 2011: Lady Gaga – "Judas"
• 2011: Lady Gaga – "You and I"
• 2013: Jeffree Star – "Love to My Cobain"

See also

In Spanish: Laurieann Gibson para niños