Tag: backup dancer

Devan Aischa Smith performing onstage with Olivia Rodrigo

GUTS World Tour Backup Dancer Devan Aischa Smith Is Always Evolving

If Devan Aischa Smith could describe working on pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS World Tour in one word, it would be “evolutionary.” As dance captain, she transformed alongside the show, learning and teaching new choreography as the concept came into focus.  No stranger to the tour lifestyle, Smith’s past gigs include world tours with Justin […]

What It's Really Like to Dance with J.Lo in Vegas

Las Vegas has been home to some of the most fabulous shows of all time—including, these days, the dance-filled Jennifer Lopez showcase All I Have. What’s it like to perform on The Strip with a world-class artist? We asked J.Lo dancer Natalie Romero for the inside scoop. Booking with Jenny from the Block Since J.Lo […]

How One Girl Became a Backup Dancer for Britney Spears

Few dance jobs are as thrilling as being a backup dancer for a major pop star (just ask our May/June 2013 cover stars!). The guaranteed high-octane atmosphere, the costumes, the hair and makeup, the top-notch choreo—we could go on and on. So it’s obviously a dream job, but how do you get it? Luckily, one […]