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Uploaded by on Oct 28, 2008

MEET DONYELLE

Donyelle Denise Jones is a talented and successful dancer, choreographer, director, teacher, singer and actress. She was born July 3, 1979, in Los Angeles, California, to Charles and Mary Jones. She is the youngest of three children of a military family. Ms. Jones chose her dance career at the age of six. Her love of dance and interpreting stories through movement was cultivated by her mentor, Broderick Wilson, until his death October 10, 1997. Following Mr. Wilsons death, Ms. Jones began her formal dance training under the direction of Lara Arnaiz at Extensions Performing Arts Academy in Lancaster, California at the age of eighteen. She studied ballet, jazz, modern dance and hip hop as well as acting and sing. Currently, Ms. Jones is choreographer for the new spectacular Las Vegas Show at the Venetian starring Wayne Brady. During 2006, she received national attention as a finalist on the show, So You Think You Can Dance. She has been featured in musical theatre productions such as Hair, Nutcracker, and many more. Ms. Jones taught and directed the dance program at Palmdale High School for three years. Additionally, she taught at Orange County High School of the Arts. Ms. Jones teaches at Millennium Dance Complex, Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio, Golds Gym in Hollywood, Extensions Performing Arts Academy and at various dance conventions in the United States as well as Canada. Additionally Ms. Jones has been featured in music videos, movies and award shows. Her accolades include working with Missy Elliot, Shanice Wilson, The Game, Black Peas, and Master P. Ms. Jones has appeared in movies such as Be Cool and Beauty Shop. Emphasizing body movement, use of space, facial expressions and costume design through creative choreography continue to define Ms. Jones passion.

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  • wow you guys on the title, lol - dont get bent out of shape so quick. we fixed the title. thanks for your patience. now back to donyelle, she is amazing! thanks donny!

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  • love the fact that she isn't that skinny 'n' all.

    Dance is emotion, life, and not about how you look

  • OMG! I love Donyelle! She's my hero! I love how she taught this to. Ok im going to have to find her and take a class.

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  • WOW! MAKES ME WISH i WOULD HAVE TAKEN DANCE AS A CHILD. SEEMS TO BE SO M,UCH FUN. GREAT TEACHER. VERY MOTIVATED AND TALENTED!! THANKS FOR POSTING!! :-D

  • What a great choreo, and such great dancers.

    Love it!

  • These dancers have great control.. Beautiful!

  • beautiful. just beautiful brought me to tears.

  • she should come and choreograph for so you think you can dance.

  • Love her

  • This choreography makes me long for a feet of hair!! Ohh to fling all that hair!!

  • I LOVE THIS .

  • LOVE MY OLD DANCE TEACHER

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