I'm born originally in Toronto, and I have what I call my 'Fame' story. I took a Greyhound bus and went to Alvin Ailey and received Dunham, Horton, Graham technique there, but I could never take my eyes off of Balanchine doing 'Nutcracker'; to me he's the best who ever did it.
Laurieann GibsonArtist development is something that I've been passionate about from my days at Uptown and Motown Records.
Laurieann GibsonPeople were being so mean as a result of my ability - a gift, really. So I think that's what makes me fight harder to provide an option to aspiring kids or artists. I wouldn't want anyone to go through what I went through... to see a little girl or a little dancer experience such unnecessary rejection.
Laurieann GibsonEveryone has the notion that hip-hop is messy and loose, but there's also another level to it.
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