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
I think reality TV for dancers has changed for the better. There are more opportunities and the platforms that we are being given are better. We have more job security and TV is allowing different levels of dance to come… — 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
