Creative Director and Choreographer Tanisha Scott sat down with blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona to talk Prime Video series ‘Watch Out for the Big Girls‘. Scott burst on the scene as a gifted freestyle dancer without professional training. Her skills landed her an initial choreography credit for the Sean Paul “Gimme the Light” video. She has gone on to choreograph for Rihanna, Drake, Cardi B, and more. As Creative Director and Choreographer for Lizzo, she helps the star bring together the ultimate Big Grrrl dance team.
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About Tanisha Scott
For Tanisha Scott, what began as a childhood dream of dancing on big stages has evolved into much more. With almost two decades of culture-defining choreography under her belt, Scotthas earned a stellar reputation as the “go-to girl” for the largest names and projects in the entertainment industry, working as a choreographer, creative director and artist development expert. Since her first choreography credit on Sean Paul’s “Gimme the Light” in 2002, she has built a thriving career creating and orchestrating dance and performance movements for the likes of Paul, as well as Rihanna, Drake and Cardi B to name a few. Often referred by trusted peers and clients, she has also lent her expertise to acts such as Coldplay, Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, The Jonas Brothers, Will Smith, Pharrell, Katy Perry, Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Lil Nas X, Jay-Z, J Balvin, Bruno Mars, Wizkid, Dua Lipa and Jennifer Lopez. Not to be contained, Scott’s movement mastery has expanded beyond the dance industry to the world of film and television, where she has worked with esteemed directors such as Spike Jonze, Jodie Foster, Noam Murro, Lance Acord, F Gary Gray and Jason Moore. From music videos and live stage performances to movies, TV shows and commercials, Scott continues to leave an indelible mark on the world as a storyteller and a vessel for artistic expression through movement.
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About ‘Watch Out for the Big Grrls’
Global superstar Lizzo is on the hunt for confident, bad-ass women to join her world. Only the most talented dancers will have what it takes to twerk it out on world stages with her and join in the ranks of the elite BIG GRRRLS.
Executive Produced By
Lizzo, Makiah Green, Kevin Beisler, Julie Pizzi, Farnaz Farjam, Myiea Coy, Kimberly Goodman, and Glenda Cox
Directed By
Nneka Onuorah
Produced By
Amazon Studios, Bunim-Murray Productions, and Lizzo’s production company Lizzo Bangers
Country Availability
Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, UK Group, US Group
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