Laurieann Gibson

After training in Dunham, Horton and Graham at The Ailey School, Laurieann Gibson began her career dancing for Mary J. Blige. As a choreographer and creative director, she went on to work with such artists as Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Michael Jackson, Diddy and Katy Perry. She also choreographed the Universal feature film Honey, based partly on Gibson’s personal experiences. In 2005, Gibson was the on-air choreographer of MTV’s hit show, “Making the Band.” Most recently, she has appeared as a choreographer and judge on “So You Think You Can Dance.”