Amy Jordan's training and career spans three decades of study and performances in New York, Los Angeles and Miami. She has studied classical ballet, jazz, modern dance and hip-hop with acclaimed choreographers Michael Peters, Michael Rooney, Joe Lanteri and many others.
Amber Riley dropped in on The Graham Norton Show this week in support of her upcoming West End turn as Effie White in the first ever UK production of the 1980's classic musical, Dreamgirls. Watch the video below to catch one of the first glimpses of the production as Ms. Riley slays the iconic ballad, 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going'.
The public voted from Monday night was combined with the judges' scores from both nights to crown Broadway's Alfonso Ribeiro and his professional dance partner Witney Carson the Season 19 Champions.
In the Judges Pick round, Broadway vet Alfonso Ribeiro and his professional dance partner Witney Carson performed The Jive, which they danced in Week 1 of the competition. This time around, the couple earned a perfect score.
Despite suffering numerous injuries and fighting through pain, Broadway vet Alfonso Ribeiro was able to perform an Argentine Tango and Contemporary dance on last night's show.
Broadway vet Alfonso Ribeiro and professional dance partner Witney Carson swooped into the ballroom on zip lines to channel dynamic duo Bat and Robin for a lively Cha-Cha.
Fighting through a host of serious injuries, Broadway vet Alfonso Ribeiro joined professional dance partner Witney Carson for a Halloween Rumba set to the music of last night's special guest performer Ella Henderson.
Broadway vet Alfonso Ribeiro joined professional dance partner Witney Carson for a spicy Salsa. The performance earned the couple a 39 out of 40 points and an unfortunate injury for the 'Fresh Prince' star.
Alfonso Ribeiro, who finished up last week at the top of the leader board, joined professional dance partner Cheryl Burke for the Flamenco. The performance earned a 34 out of 40 points for the couple.
Broadway vet Alfonso Ribeiro chose to bring back his iconic dance, 'The Carlton' from his days on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.' Below, watch the actor and his professional partner Witney Carson perform a jazz dance to the Tom Jones' classic, 'It's Not Unusual.'
You may know him best as Carlton on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air', but did you know talented actor Alfonso Ribeiro began his career on the Great White Way?
30 years ago today, Dreamgirls premiered on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre. The production was directed by Michael Bennett, produced by Bennett, Bob Avian, Geffen Records, and The Shubert Organization, and choreographed by Bennett and Michael Peters. It starred Sheryl Lee Ralph as Deena Jones, Jennifer Holliday as Effie White, Loretta Devine as Lorrell Robinson, Ben Harney as Curtis Taylor, Jr., Cleavant Derricks as James 'Thunder' Early, and Obba Babatundé as C. C. White. Dreamgirls proved to be a star-making vehicle for several of its performers, particularly Holliday, whose performance as Effie received significant praise.
Richard Fleeshman and Caissie Levy will lead the cast in Ghost The Musical playing Sam and Molly in Matthew Warchus' stage musical version of the Academy Award® winning film. Accompanied by Sharon D Clarke as Oda Mae Brown and Andrew Langtree as Carl, Ghost The Musical has new music and lyrics by Grammy® award winning Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard as well as featuring the iconic song Unchained Melody. Oscar® winning Bruce Joel Rubin has adapted his original screen play for the stage. Set and costume designs are by Rob Howell, choreography is by Ashley Wallen with musical supervision and arrangements by Christopher Nightingale, illusions by Paul Kieve, lighting by Hugh Vanstone and projection design by Jon Driscoll. Click below for a behind-the-scenes look at the recent Ghost recording session at Abbey Road Studios.
Richard Fleeshman and Caissie Levy will lead the cast in Ghost The Musical playing Sam and Molly in Matthew Warchus' stage musical version of the Academy Award® winning film. Accompanied by Sharon D Clarke as Oda Mae Brown and Andrew Langtree as Carl, Ghost The Musical has new music and lyrics by Grammy® award winning Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard as well as featuring the iconic song Unchained Melody. Oscar® winning Bruce Joel Rubin has adapted his original screen play for the stage. Set and costume designs are by Rob Howell, choreography is by Ashley Wallen with musical supervision and arrangements by Christopher Nightingale, illusions by Paul Kieve, lighting by Hugh Vanstone and projection design by Jon Driscoll.
Actor and performer Israel Cortez is becoming quite the YouTube sensation thanks in part to his solo remix interpretation of the powerhouse song 'It's All Over' from the film version of the musical 'Dreamgirls'. Cortez, a La Palma, California, resident, plays all the parts in the song, which is sung by Jamie Foxx, Keith Robinson, Beyonce, Anika Noni Rose and Sharon Leal as they confront Jennifer Hudson's 'Effie'.
The New York Post is presenting a video feature on their web site about the 'Dreamgirls Shuttle' which is taking audiences from midtown up to the Apollo Theater in Harlem to see the show...