I am trained, and I did do 'The Nutcracker' in its right form, but at the time, they told me I was black and I'd never be in 'Swan Lake.' I went through all those prejudices in the ballet community,… — Laurieann Gibson Copy Share Image
Recently, Lady Gaga was motivated to take the helm of the creative direction of her career and as such I decided to step away. I am extremely proud of her, and in stepping away I wish her all the best. — Laurieann Gibson Copy Share Image
I'm an emotional eater. If something's worth celebrating, we're going to grab pizza. If it's going bad, girl, pass me the chocolate. Gotta keep… — Laurieann Gibson Copy Share Image
It's all about salsa with grain chips, tofu, turkey slices, hummus, and coconut water. — Laurieann Gibson Copy Share Image
I was obsessed with Chubby Checker and old dances, like the twist. — Laurieann Gibson Copy Share Image
I think that there was a fad where everyone said, 'I want you to create a signature step for my artist.' The thing is,… — Laurieann Gibson Copy Share Image
I've created, directed and choreographed for Lady Gaga since the beginning, so 'Born This Way,' this was musically such an amazing evolution and such… — Laurieann Gibson Copy Share Image
Everyone has the notion that hip-hop is messy and loose, but there's also another level to it. — Laurieann Gibson Copy Share Image
I enjoy getting an artist at the beginning stages, and then I'm able to pull out something that is so pure and actually create… — Laurieann Gibson Copy Share Image
One of the basic ways to avoid injury is to always make sure to stretch and warm up your body. This will loosen up… — Laurieann Gibson Copy Share Image
I think it's absolutely possible for any woman to use the moves I do with Lady Gaga. Just put on her 'Born This Way'… — Laurieann Gibson Copy Share Image
A choreographer deals with the movement that you create, and with a creative director it's about the story, the stage, the lighting, the costuming,… — Laurieann Gibson Copy Share Image
With Lady Gaga I really stretched myself as a creative director, and because I was with this artist from before she got signed I… — Laurieann Gibson Copy Share Image
