Allison Holker
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| Allison Holker | |
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| Born | Allison Renae Holker February 6, 1988 Utah, United States |
| Occupation | Dancer, Actress |
Allison Renae Holker (born February 6, 1988) is an American dancer. Most famously known from her appearances on the TV Show So You Think You Can Dance, where she was a contestant in season 2 and an all-star in season 7, Holker is also credited with a wide variety of work in film, television and concert tours.
Holker was born and grew up in Orem, Utah and graduated from Timpanogos High School in June 2006. She graduated from the same school as fellow SYTYCD contestant Chelsie Hightower, but graduated one year earlier. She began formal dance training at "The Dance Club" studio in Orem, Utah when she was four years old and began teaching at the same studio when she was 16. She was recognized for her dance talents by winning various awards, and went on to perform with Earth, Wind and Fire, at the opening and closing ceremonies at the Olympic Games in 2002, and in the Disney movies High School Musical and High School Musical 2. She has also been seen in various commercials and in the Top 8 on So You Think You Can Dance, Season 2, and in the SYTYCD nationwide tour. Holker has taught at different dance conventions and workshops across the country. She performed with a show called "Ballroom with a Twist," choreographed by Louis Van Amstel, and toured with American Idol's Clay Aiken. Holker has also been featured in the "Jar of Hearts" music video by Christina Perri. In September/October 2011 Holker was one of Demi Lovato s backup-dancers.
Currently Holker is a backup-dancer on The X Factor USA working together with Brian Friedman.
In May 2008, she gave birth to a daughter, Weslie Fowler.
[edit] Awards
- 2004, National Senior Performer of the Year from Company Dance
- 2005, National Senior Outstanding Dancing for New York City Dance Alliance
- 2007, National Senior Dancer of the Year
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