{"id":5739,"date":"2013-08-12T22:33:21","date_gmt":"2013-08-12T22:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dancemogul.com\/news\/?p=5739"},"modified":"2025-12-17T18:52:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T23:52:38","slug":"chris-grant-industry-choreographer-and-singer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dancemogul.com\/news\/chris-grant-industry-choreographer-and-singer\/","title":{"rendered":"Chris Grant Industry Choreographer and Singer<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dance Mogul<\/strong> Magazine Exclusive…\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/h1>\n
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\"chrisgrant2\"<\/a>Chris <\/strong>has a major talent as well as an interesting backstory: Born in the Bronx NY, before the age of 21 Chris Grant had achieved goals that some could not even imagine. He is a born performer and his ultimate goal was always to become an artist. After an appearance on \u201cMaking the Band\u201d, by way of famed choreographer Frank Gatson, Chris was personally chosen by the hottest female performer to date, Beyonc\u00e9 Knowles, as Assistant<\/span><\/h4>\n

Choreographer for her riveting \u201cI AM\u2026 SASHA FIERCE\u201d World Tour. Chris\u2019s dreams were realized when he was hand-picked by the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, to perform on his much anticipated \u201cTHIS IS IT\u201d Tour. Out of thousands who auditioned Chris\u2019s intense personality and talent shone through to the greatest international star of our time. That experience taught him so much and inspired him to keep pursuing his dreams. In 2010 he was taken on by Chocolate Records\/Management and recorded 3 demo tracks in L.A. 2011 came to a Stellar Start when Chris landed a role as Assistant Choreographer to Frank Gatson as well as a cameo in Jennifer Lopez’ much-anticipated music video \u201cOn the Floor\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chris has already captivated millions of viewers with his singing and dancing on MTV’s \u201cMaking the Band 4\u201d (Finalist), MTV\u2019s \u201cAmerica\u2019s Best Dance Crew\u201d, BET\u2019s \u201c106& Park\u201d and \u201cThe Ellen DeGeneres Show\u201d. In 2010-2011 he also choreographed and danced in Alex Gaudino FEAT. Kelly Rowland video for summer smash \u201cWhat a Feeling\u201d and toured the US and UK with Beyonce as choreographer & dancer oh her promotional blitz for her Album \u201c4\u201d working on high profile shows such as Glastonbury, \u201cGood Morning America\u201d, \u201cT in the Park\u201d and the VMAs 2011. In October 2011 he took center stage as Michael Jackson in the long-awaited MJ tribute in Cardiff \u201cMichael Forever\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

He just recently finished working with Beyonce on her \u201cRevel Show\u201d in Atlantic City, performed at Don King’s birthday party, and choreographed for Keyshia Cole at the Essence Awards as well as Brandy’s Whitney Houston tribute at the Bet Awards \u201812. All this time Chris has also been writing and producing songs and is set to release his first electro-pop single ‘Good Night’ which he co-wrote and which was produced by Donnie Scantz. The ‘Good Night\u2019 video, which featured outfits supplied by Diesel thanks to a collaboration with the Italian brand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Major Artist Collaborations<\/h2>\n

Chris Grant has created iconic choreography for some of the world’s biggest artists and entertainment moments:<\/p>\n

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Usher<\/strong> – Major music video and performance choreography<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Chris Brown<\/strong> – Award show and concert performances<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Missy Elliott<\/strong> – Innovative music video choreography<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ciara<\/strong> – Performance and music video work<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pharrell Williams<\/strong> – Creative direction and choreography<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tinashe<\/strong> – Contemporary movement and choreography<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SZA<\/strong> – Visual choreography and artistic direction<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kendrick Lamar<\/strong> – Performance and music video work<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Chris Grant’s choreography is a celebration of hip-hop movement’s infinite creative possibilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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