Superstar Choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson to Release 'Breakin' It Down' Instructional Dance DVD February 22, 2005

Superstar Choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson to Release 'Breakin' It Down' Instructional Dance DVD February 22, 2005

Students Include P. Diddy, Brandy, Alicia Keys, Clay Aiken, Beyonce, Dido, Mario, Missy Elliott, Usher, Jo Jo and Many More

Set to Star in MTV's New Making the Band III to Debut March 3

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Laurie Ann Gibson, the choreographer who teaches P. Diddy, Brandy, Alicia Keys, Usher and Clay Aiken their moves is set to release "Breakin' It Down," an instructional dance DVD on February 22, 2005, via her website www.superstardance.com. The video being released by Mediawerks Entertainment Inc. in association with Sola Entertainment Group will be supported by a series of commercials which are airing nationally. The commercial features testimonials from Diddy, Brandy, Keys, Jo Jo and another Gibson student Missy Elliott. Part I of the DVD which will sell on the website for $19.95 plus shipping and handling is made to instruct the amateur dancer in the several easy steps how to transform a few simple moves into a superstar routine. Gibson's choreography features energetic hip hop moves infused with a variety of other dance styles. It allows the user to choose their own moves, create their own style and build confidence. The video is not available at any retail store it can be purchased exclusively on the web. The second bonus DVD "Making The Dancer" chronicles Gibson auditioning a group of professional dancers for an upcoming Brandy tour. It features a then un-wed Kevin Federline, now married to pop star Britney Spears. Gibson is also set to star in MTV's "Making The Band III" which begins airing on MTV March 3, 2005. In the reality series Gibson starts out as choreographer to the legion of new dancers who want to join P. Diddy's new girl group but she turns out to play a much more pivotal role offering advice and council to the newcomers. She is also Diddy's chief advisor as to who gets cut. Season 2 begins shooting next month in New York.

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Gibson is a Toronto native who started dancing at a young age. In her teens, she boarded a Greyhound bus and went to New York City with a months rent in her pocket. She quickly landed a slot in the prestigious Alvin Ailey Dance Company and shortly thereafter landed a gig as an original Fly Girl on the hit Fox comedy series In Living Color. There she performed alongside her eventual client Jennifer Lopez. Gibson parlayed that opportunity into Director of Choreography positions at both Motown and Bad Boy Records. Last year her story was brought to life on the big screen in the Fox motion picture "Honey." In it, Jessica Alba plays a Gibson inspired character. The film allowed Gibson to test her acting chops to playing Katrina, Alba's arch nemesis in the film. She was also Alba's dance coach for the film.

Contact: Courtney Barnes, (323) 466-9300

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Source: Mediawerks Entertainment Inc.

CONTACT: Courtney Barnes, +1-323-466-9300, for Mediawerks Entertainment
Inc.

Web site: http://www.superstardance.com/


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