Frank Gatson, Jr.
| Frank Gatson Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Frank Gatson Jr. Melville, Louisiana (born) Milwaukee, Wisconsin (origin) |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee |
| Occupation | Creative director, director, choreographer, Manager of Island Artist Luke James |
| Years active | 1980s—present |
| Dances | Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It), Run The World (Girls) |
Frank Gatson Jr. is an American choreographer and director. He is creative director for Beyoncé, a position he has held since her tenure with Destiny's Child.[1] He has also choreographed videos, routines and live performances for other artists including Michael Jackson, TLC, En Vogue, Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Lopez, Fifth Harmony, Destiny's Child, Toni Braxton and Usher.[2][3] Additionally, he served as Choreographer for Disney's animated film Hercules, providing choreography for The Muses. His dance routines have earned him the most MTV Video Music Awards for Best Choreography in its history at six.
Work with Beyoncé
Music videos
| 2003 | Crazy in Love (as choreographer) | [4] |
| 2003 | Baby Boy (as choreographer) | [5] |
| 2003 | Me, Myself and I (as choreographer) | [5] |
| 2005 | Check on It (as choreographer) | [5] |
| 2006 | Ring the Alarm (as choreographer) | [5] |
| 2006 | Green Light (as choreographer) | [5] |
| 2006 | Irreplaceable (as choreographer) | [5] |
| 2006 | Upgrade U (as choreographer) | [5] |
| 2007 | Suga Mama (as choreographer) | [5] |
| 2007 | Freakum Dress (as choreographer) | [5] |
| 2009 | Ego (as director, creative director and choreographer) | [6] |
| 2009 | Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) (as creative director and choreographer) | [7] |
| 2009 | If I Were A Boy (as a choreographer) | [5] |
| 2009 | Diva (as a choreographer) | [5] |
| 2011 | Move Your Body (as choreographer) | [8] |
| 2011 | Run The World (Girls) (as choreographer) | [9] |
| 2011 | Countdown (as choreographer) | [10] |
Tours and live performances
- The Beyoncé Experience (2007) (as show director, creative director and choreographer)[11]
- I Am... World Tour (2009) (as director, creative director and choreographer)
- The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour (2013) (as director, creative director and choreographer)[12]
Commercials
- True Star (2004)
- Samsung (2007)
- Armani Diamonds (2007)
- American Express (2007)
- L'Oreal (2007)
- L'Oreal (2003) (with Jennifer Lopez)
Source:[5]
References
- ↑ "Leave It On The Floor - Production Team". ballmusical.com. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
- ↑ Gatson Jr., Frank (June 26, 2009). "Remembering Michael: Frank Gaston Jr.". Time (Time Inc.). Retrieved June 16, 2013.
- ↑ La Rocco, Claudia (September 5, 2007). "For Pop Stars, Big Reputations Can Rest on the Smallest of Movements". The New York Times (The New York Times Company). Retrieved June 17, 2013.
- ↑ "FRANK GATSON JR.". chocolate.tv. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "Frank Gatson - Resume" (PDF). chokolate.tv. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
- ↑ Andre (July 5, 2009). "Beyonce Knowles Shows Off Her Big 'Ego'". On The Fix (Entertainment News & Stuff). Retrieved June 17, 2013.
- ↑ Cairns, Dan (May 10, 2009). "YouTube plays part in Beyoncé Knowles' life". The Times (News Corporation). Retrieved December 15, 2010.
- ↑ Nicole James (April 27, 2011). "Beyonce Is The Hottest Aerobics Instructor EVER In 'Move Your Body' Video". MTV Networks. Retrieved April 28, 2011.
- ↑ Vena, Jocelyn (May 19, 2011). "Beyoncé 'Nailed It' in 'Girls' Video, Choreographer Says". MTV News. MTV Networks. Retrieved May 20, 2011.
- ↑ "Best Choreography (MTV VMAs)". MTV Networks. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
- ↑ Knowles, Beyoncé (2007). Official The Beyoncé Experience World Tour Program. USA: Columbia Records.
- ↑ Knowles, Beyoncé (2013). Official The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour Program. USA.
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