‘WHITE TREE FINE ART’ IS THE NEXT DANCE ACT SELECTED BY PAULA ABDUL AND THE “LIVE TO DANCE” EXPERTS TO ADVANCE TO THE FINALS
January 20, 2011 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
The Winner of America’s Vote for an Additional Spot in the Finals Will Be Revealed During the Next Live Show, Wednesday, Jan. 26
The Six Dance Acts Who Will Compete in the Next Live Semi-Final Episode Are Revealed
Last night on the second live semi-final episode of LIVE TO DANCE, White Tree Fine Art was selected by Paula Abdul and the other experts, Travis Payne and Kimberly Wyatt, to advance to the final round of the new reality-competition show. The winner of America’s vote for an additional spot in the finals will be revealed during the next live semi-final episode of LIVE TO DANCE, Wednesday, Jan. 26 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
During Wednesday’s episode, six dance acts competed against each other live in the second semi-final episode with two acts advancing – White Tree Fine Art, who were chosen by the experts, and another act chosen by America, whose name will be revealed during next week’s show. These two dance acts join The Vibe and D’Angelo & Amanda, who were previously chosen by the experts and America, respectively, to advance to the finals. After a total of three semi-final episodes, the six dance acts that have advanced will compete against one another in one final round. Following the final performances, America will vote for the winner of LIVE TO DANCE, which will be announced live during the season finale, on Wednesday, Feb. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).
The six dance acts confirmed to compete on the next live broadcast of LIVE TO DANCE on Wednesday, Jan. 26 are (listed in no particular order):
Jill & Jacob
Jill Wilson Jacob Jonas
Age: 16 Age: 18
Hometown: Beverly Hills, Calif. Hometown: Santa Monica, Calif.
Tap Sounds Underground
Gregg Russell Ryan Lohoff
Age: 38 Age: 27
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif. Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Shore Thing
Group Members (Age) Hometown Group Members (Age) Hometown
Abigail Nagel (8) Cape May, N.J. Michael Holmes (13) Cape May, N.J.
Ashley Lamey (12) Cape May, N.J. Paige Adams (12) Cape May, N.J.
Ava Landis (10) Cape May, N.J. Regan Frame (10) Cape May, N.J.
Georgia Papamarkos (9) Cape May, N.J. Sara Nichols (17) Cape May, N.J.
Hannah Kellener (9) Cape May, N.J. Shayla Marks (16) Cape May, N.J.
Hannah Lamey (15) Cape May, N.J. Taylor Magill (7) Cape May, N.J.
Jamie Marshall (15) Cape May, N.J. Tiffany DePaul (15) Cape May, N.J.
Katya Simonsen (10) Cape May, N.J. Veronica Holmes (14) Cape May, N.J.
Kaylee Clayburn (12) Cape May, N.J. Victoria Jacboy (14) Cape May, N.J.
Maxine Marshall (10) Cape May, N.J.
Dance Town Chaos
Group Members (Age) Hometown Group Members (Age) Hometown
Blake Piatczyc (17) Miami, Fla. Manuel Castro (24) Miami, Fla.
Daniel Garcia (17) Miami, Fla. Richard Villaverde (19) Miami, Fla.
Eddieomar Gonzalez (14) Miami, Fla. Romulo Villaverde (22) Miami, Fla.
Geo Smith (23) Miami, Fla. Rudy Abreu (15) Miami, Fla.
Jonathan Aguilar (18) Miami, Fla. Sean Joaseus (16) Miami, Fla.
Kevin Cabrera (22) Miami, Fla. Sean Sellek (18) Miami, Fla.
Kendall Glover
Kendall Glover
Age: 11
Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz.
Roosevelt Anderson
Roosevelt Anderson
Age: 22
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.
LIVE TO DANCE is based on a format created by Princess Productions and Shine TV and is produced by Reveille. Elisabeth Murdoch, Howard T. Owens, Paula Abdul, James Sunderland, Anthony Dominici and Robin Ashbrook are executive producers.
“LIVE TO DANCE” WITH PAULA ABDUL ANNOUNCES THE SIX DANCE ACTS WHO WILL COMPETE IN THE NEXT LIVE SEMI-FINAL EPISODE, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19
January 14, 2011 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
The Winner of America’s Vote for the Next Spot in the Finals Will Also Be Revealed During the Live Broadcast
LIVE TO DANCE with Paula Abdul today announced the six dance acts who will
compete in the next live semi-final episode on Wednesday, Jan. 19 (8:00-9:00 PM,
ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The winner of America’s vote for the next spot
in the finals will also be revealed during the live show.
During last night’s episode, six dance acts competed against each other live in the
first semi-final episode with two acts advancing- The Vibe, chosen by the experts, and
one chosen by America, who will be revealed during next week’s show. After a total of
three semi-final episodes, the six dance acts that have advanced will compete against one
another in one final round. Following the final performances, America will vote for the
winner of LIVE TO DANCE, which will be announced live during the season finale, on
Wednesday, Feb. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).
The six dance acts confirmed to compete on the next live broadcast of LIVE TO
DANCE are (listed in no particular order):
Jalen
Jalen Testerman
Age: 9
Hometown: Seattle, Wash.
Du-Shaunt
Du-Shaunt Stegall
Age: 16
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nev.
Dance In Flight
Cate Caplin Gary Franco
Age: 50 Age: 44
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif. Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Dax & Sarah
Dax Hock Sarah Breck
Age: 29 Age: 23
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif. Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Twitch
Group Members (Age) Hometown Group Members (Age) Hometown
Alexandra Betancourt (17) Miami, Fla. Ivenise Ruidiaz (17) Miami, Fla.
Angela Cosculluela (14) Doral, Fla. Jessica Demlit (16) Coral Springs, Fla.
Anthony Gonzalez (18) Cooper City, Fla. Katie Difede (17) Miami, Fla.
Brittany Borges (16) Miami, Fla. Melanie Fernandez (17) Miami, Fla.
Deisha King (14) Tamarac, Fla.
White Tree Fine Art
. Ethan White Nicole White
Age: 35 Age: 28
Hometown: San Francisco, Calif. Hometown: San Francisco, Calif.
LIVE TO DANCE is based on a format created by Princess Productions and Shine TV
and is produced by Reveille. Elisabeth Murdoch, Howard T. Owens, Paula Abdul, James
Sunderland, Anthony Dominici and Robin Ashbrook are executive producers.
‘THE VIBE’ IS THE FIRST DANCE ACT SELECTED BY PAULA ABDUL AND THE “LIVE TO DANCE” EXPERTS TO ADVANCE TO THE FINALS
January 13, 2011 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
The Winner of America’s Vote for the Second Spot in the Finals Will Be Revealed During the Next Live Show, Wednesday, Jan. 19
Last night on the first LIVE semi-final episode of LIVE TO DANCE, The Vibe was the first dance act selected by Paula Abdul and the other experts, Travis Payne and Kimberly Wyatt, to advance to the final round of the new reality-competition show. The winner of America’s vote for the second spot in the finals will be revealed during the next live semi-final episode of LIVE TO DANCE, Wednesday, Jan. 19 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
During Wednesday’s episode, six dance acts competed against each other live in the first semi-final episode with two acts advancing – The Vibe, who was chosen by the experts, and a second act chosen by America, whose name will be revealed during next week’s show. After a total of three semi-final episodes, the six dance acts that have advanced will compete against one another in one final round. Following the final performances, America will vote for the winner of LIVE TO DANCE, which will be announced live during the season finale, on Wednesday, Feb. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).
LIVE TO DANCE is based on a format created by Princess Productions and Shine TV and is produced by Reveille. Elisabeth Murdoch, Howard T. Owens, Paula Abdul, James Sunderland, Anthony Dominici and Robin Ashbrook are executive producers.
“LIVE TO DANCE” WITH PAULA ABDUL GOES LIVE WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12
January 11, 2011 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Six Dance Acts To Compete In The First Of Three Live Semi-Final Episodes
The Winner of America’s Vote for the 18th Spot in the Semi-Finals Will Be Revealed Live
CBS today announced the six dance acts who will compete in the first LIVE semi-final episode of LIVE TO DANCE, Wednesday, Jan. 12 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The identity of the 18th dance act, who was selected by America through voting, will be revealed during the LIVE show.
During Wednesday’s episode, the six dance acts will compete against each other LIVE in the first semi-final episode with two acts advancing-one chosen by the experts and one chosen by America. After a total of three semi-final episodes, the six dance acts that have advanced will compete against one another in one final round. Following the final performances, America will vote for the winner of LIVE TO DANCE, which will be announced LIVE during the season finale, on Wednesday, Feb. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT).
The six dance acts confirmed to compete on the first live broadcast of LIVE TO DANCE are (listed in no particular order):
Bev & Hap
Beverly Polcyn Hap Palmer
Age: 83 Age: 68
Hometown: Woodland Hills, Calif. Hometown: Woodland Hills, Calif.
The Vibe
Group Members (Age) Hometown Group Members (Age) Hometown
Alexis Pearson (21) Orem, UT Kandice Smith (26) Woods Cross, UT
Arianna Brockbank (16) Orem, UT Katie Anderson (13) Lehi, UT
Austin Oliver (16) West Jordan, UT Kelsey Skousen (18) Provo, UT
Blayke Piggott (16) Provo, UT Leif Belnap (14) Payson, UT
Brandon Armstrong (16) Lehi, UT Lindsay Arnold (16) Provo, UT
Brelynn Brockbank (14) Orem, UT Madison Loveless (14) Pleasant Grove, UT
Brittany Cherry (16) Pleasant Grove, UT McKenna Fullmer (13) Provo, UT
Brock Bodily (17) Pleasant Grove, UT Melissa Hale (17) Prow, UT
Brooklyn Fullmer (15) Provo, UT Monique Leroy (13) Draper, UT
Chanel Ross (12) Provo, UT Natalie Jaco (14) Lehi, UT
Chaz Bodily (23) Pleasant Grove, UT Nicholas Bloxsom-Carter (19) Orem, UT
Chris Coca (16) Lehi, UT Peiter Mortensen (17) Riverton, UT
Colton Lords (14) Pleasant Grove, UT Sanalie Cindrich (14) Highland, UT
Cori McCarthy (14) Riverton, UT Savannah Cross (17) Sandy, UT
David Lopez (18) Riverton, UT Seth Belnap (21) Payson, UT
Ellie Smith (15) Provo, UT Tanisha Belnap (16) Payson, UT
Erika Mouritsen (14) Pleasant Grove, UT Tristen Sosa (13) Orem, UT
Hally Smith (13) Provo, UT Tynah Hamilton (13) Provo, UT
Jenson Arnold (12) Provo, UT Witney Carson (16) Lehi, UT
Jittin’ Genius
Brandon Hobbs
Age: 26
Hometown: Detroit, Mich.
Chi-Town Finest Breakers
Group Members (Age) Hometown
Alazaie Mercedes Borjas (11) Chicago, Ill.
Enrique Borjas (9) Chicago, Ill.
Lucio Mercedes Borjas (13) Chicago, Ill.
Mercedes Borjas (6) Chicago, Ill.
Santos Enrique Borjas (10) Chicago, Ill.
D’Angelo & Amanda
D’Angelo Castro Amanda Carbajales
Age:10 Age: 11
Hometown: Miami, Fla. Hometown: Miami, Fla.
Austen Acevedo
Austen Acevedo
Age: 11
Hometown: Orlando, Fla.
LIVE TO DANCE is based on a format created by Princess Productions and Shine TV and is produced by Reveille. Elisabeth Murdoch, Howard T. Owens, Paula Abdul, James Sunderland, Anthony Dominici and Robin Ashbrook are executive producers.
PAULA RETURNS A WINNER – The Premiere of “Live to Dance” Wins Time Period in Viewers
January 5, 2011 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
“Live to Dance” Maintains Audience and Demo Deliveries throughout Special Two-Hour Broadcast
“Live to Dance” Moves to Its Regular Wednesday, 8:00-9:00 PM Time Period Tonight
The premiere of LIVE TO DANCE with Paula Abdul won its two-hour time period in viewers, maintaining its audience and demo deliveries throughout the broadcast, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Tuesday, Jan. 4.
LIVE TO DANCE (S) was first in households (6.4/10) and viewers (10.23m) and second in adults 25-54 (3.2/08), adults 18-49 (2.4/06) and adults 18-34 (1.7/05) from 8:00-10:00 PM.
LIVE TO DANCE moves to its regular Wednesday (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) time period tonight.
Updated Tuesday ratings will be available this afternoon.
PAULA ABDUL DISCUSSES HER CAREER AND THE PUBLIC’S MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT HER IN A CANDID INTERVIEW WITH CBS’s JULIE CHEN TO BE BROADCAST THIS WEEKEND ON “CBS SUNDAY MORNING”
December 31, 2010 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
From her love life to her career, to her sometimes loopy behavior on television, entertainer Paula Abdul has always generated attention. As she prepares for the premiere of her new CBS reality-competition series LIVE TO DANCE, Abdul speaks candidly with Julie Chen about what inspired her to become a performer, the public’s misconceptions about her, rumors of drug and alcohol abuse and says there’s is a new man in her life — in an interview to be broadcast this weekend on CBS SUNDAY MORNING anchored by Charles Osgood (9:00-10:30 AM, ET/check local listings).
Excerpts from Julie Chen’s interview with Paula Abdul are below. You must credit CBS SUNDAY MORNING.
Abdul on what inspired her to become a performer…and ’kissing’ Gene Kelly:
CHEN: What’s your earliest memory of dance?
ABDUL: My earliest memory of dance, probably, was what gave me the bug to actually become a performer… was when I was four years old. And I was watching Singing in the Rain in our family living room. And my mom and dad were sitting on the couch. And I kept getting closer to the television set. And then I kissed the TV set to kiss Gene Kelly.
And I looked back at my dad, and I said, “That’s my dad.” And my father says, “No, I’m your dad. That can be your television dad.” And I fell in love with Gene Kelly. And truly, that is my earliest, most beautiful memories of deciding right then and there. As my parents put it, I stood up and I put my fist down and said, “I’m going to be an entertainer.”
Abdul on the misconceptions about her:
CHEN: Well, what bugs you that people say about you that you know, and your friends and family know that is just not you?
ABDUL: I am intelligent. I am–
CHEN: But, people don’t give you enough credit for having a brain.
ABDUL: Having a brain, that’s a concept, yes, with Paula Abdul. I have a brain.
Abdul on rumored drug and alcohol abuse:
CHEN: There is some unflattering video of you out there. It has appeared on Idol. Did you ever have a drinking problem?
ABDUL: I’ve never had a drinking problem… Even though I’ve been in this business for quite some time. I’ve never physically been drunk in my life. I’ve never been drunk in my life. I don’t use recreational drugs. But, I am goofy.
CHEN: So, it’s just Paula.
ABDUL: It’s Paula. It is Paula. And, even the people on Idol know that none of that existed, ever.
Rand Morrison is the executive producer of CBS SUNDAY MORNING.
NEW CBS REALITY SERIES “LIVE TO DANCE” WITH PAULA ABDUL TO PREMIERE TUESDAY, JAN. 4 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK
October 28, 2010 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Series Premieres with a Special Two Hour Episode on Tuesday, Jan. 4, Before Moving to Its Regular Time Period on Wednesdays (8:00-9:00 PM) Starting Jan. 5
Series Will Be Broadcast Live on Wednesdays Starting Jan. 12
The new CBS reality-competition series LIVE TO DANCE, which will feature one of the most inclusive talent searches ever on television, will debut with a special two hour episode, Tuesday, Jan. 4 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Paula Abdul will serve as executive producer, mentor and lead expert of the series. LIVE TO DANCE will move to its regular time period on Wednesdays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on Jan. 5, and then be broadcast LIVE starting Wednesday, Jan. 12.
The premiere episode of LIVE TO DANCE will follow dancers from across the country auditioning for Abdul and the series’ experts in specially constructed Dance Domes that were built in both New York and Los Angeles to host the auditions. At the end of the premiere episode, a group of dancers from all styles, backgrounds and ages will be selected for the LIVE TO DANCE cast.
When the show moves to its regular time period on Wednesday, Jan. 5, an additional group of dancers from the Dance Dome auditions, who the experts feel deserve a second look, will have one final opportunity to compete in a “dance-off,” to earn a coveted spot in the LIVE TO DANCE cast. Those contestants who make it through the “dance-off” will travel to Los Angeles, rounding out the final cast of 18 dance acts.
Starting Wednesday, Jan. 12, the first six dance acts will compete against each other LIVE on CBS with two acts advancing. After a total of three rounds, the six dance acts that have advanced will compete against one another in the grand finale, where they will battle for the right to be crowned LIVE TO DANCE champion and awarded a $500,000 prize.
Paula Abdul will be joined on the panel of experts by Travis Payne and Kimberly Wyatt, both of whom bring an extensive dance and choreography resume to the series. Andrew Günsberg is host of the series.
LIVE TO DANCE is based on a format created by Princess Productions and Shine TV and is produced by Reveille. Elisabeth Murdoch, Howard T. Owens, Paula Abdul, James Sunderland, Anthony Dominici and Robin Ashbrook are executive producers.
CBS ANNOUNCES THE VENUE FOR WEST COAST OPEN CASTING CALL FOR THE NEW REALITY-COMPETITION SERIES, “LIVE TO DANCE” WITH PAULA ABDUL
October 21, 2010 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Open Casting Call Set for Thursday, Oct. 28 at CenterStaging in Burbank, Calif.
CBS will hold a West Coast open casting call for the new reality-competition series, LIVE TO DANCE with Paula Abdul, on Thursday, Oct. 28 at CenterStaging in Burbank, Calif. (3407 Winona Ave, Burbank CA 91504). Check-in starts at 8:00 AM.
Performers who have a passion for dance and would like the opportunity to showcase their talents are encouraged to attend. The dancers who receive a callback to audition for Abdul and the panel of experts, all world-class dancers themselves, will need to be available on both Saturday (10/30) and Sunday (10/31).
For more information on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, dancers are encouraged to pre-register online at: www.cbs.com/primetime/paula_abdul_dance_show/.
LIVE TO DANCE is one of the most inclusive talent searches on television. Dancers with raw ability of any age, performing solo or as a group, can audition in any form of dancing. Styles can include ballet to break dance, tap to tango, or a unique fusion of styles such as rock ballet, hip-hop clogging or contemporary mixed with capoeira.
The dancers who make it through the callback process will have the chance to perform live on CBS in the semi-finals and finals, where they will battle for the right to be crowned LIVE TO DANCE champion and awarded a $500,000 prize.
Abdul, who will serve as the show’s executive producer, mentor and lead expert, will be joined on the panel of experts by Travis Payne and Kimberly Wyatt, both of whom bring an extensive dance and choreography resume to the series. Andrew Günsberg is host of the series.
LIVE TO DANCE is based on a format created by Princess Productions and Shine TV and is produced by Reveille. Elisabeth Murdoch, Howard T. Owens, Paula Abdul, James Sunderland, Anthony Dominici and Robin Ashbrook are executive producers.
CBS ANNOUNCES THE HOST AND PANEL OF EXPERTS FOR THE NEW REALITY-COMPETITION SERIES, “LIVE TO DANCE” WITH PAULA ABDUL
October 13, 2010 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Andrew Günsberg to Host
Award-Winning Choreographer Travis Payne (Michael Jackson’s “This Is It”) and Former Pussycat Dolls Member Kimberly Wyatt Will Join
Executive Producer and Mentor Paula Abdul on the Series’ Panel of Experts
CBS announced today the host and panel of experts for the new reality-competition series, LIVE TO DANCE with Paula Abdul. Executive producer, lead expert and mentor Paula Abdul will be joined by host Andrew Günsberg and fellow experts, choreographer Travis Payne and singer/dancer Kimberly Wyatt. LIVE TO DANCE represents one of the most inclusive talent searches on television, searching for dancers with raw ability from any age group across the nation performing either solo or in a group.
Recently, Andrew Günsberg served as co-host of “Australian Idol,” as well as host of the nationally syndicated radio countdown, “Take 40 Australia.” Additionally, Günsberg was host of Australia’s Network Ten quiz show series, “The ConTest.”
Abdul will be joined on the panel of experts by Travis Payne and Kimberly Wyatt, both of whom bring an extensive dance and choreography resume to the series. All three experts will give their input to contestants during the audition, performance and elimination process.
Most recently, Travis Payne was featured as choreographer/associate director to Kenny Ortega on “This Is It,” as well as associate producer for the documentary which chronicled Michael Jackson’s last days as he prepared for his worldwide concert tour. He is a multiple Emmy Award nominee who has worked with such acts as Michael Jackson, Usher, Madonna, Miley Cyrus and Janet Jackson. Payne has also received three American Choreography awards and numerous MTV Video Music Awards for outstanding choreography.
Kimberly Wyatt was an original member of the recording group, The Pussycat Dolls. Most recently, she served as one of the judges on the UK series, “Got to Dance,” upon which LIVE TO DANCE is based. Wyatt’s extensive dance career includes working with such acts as the Black Eyed Peas and Nick Lachey. She is also a recipient of an MTV VMA Award for Best Dancing in a Video and Best Dance Video.
Dancers who are eager to demonstrate their talents will have an opportunity during the series’ two upcoming open casting calls. The first takes place Thursday, Oct. 14 in New York City at the Jacob Javits Center. The second open casting call will be held in Los Angeles on Oct. 28 (location TBD). The most talented dancers who receive call backs will be asked to attend another round of auditions at the series’ “Dance Domes” in New York and Los Angeles, which will be held on the weekends following the open casting call dates. Dancers are encouraged to visit http://www.cbs.com/ prior to attending the open calls for registration information.
LIVE TO DANCE is based on a format created by Princess Productions and Shine TV, and is produced by Reveille. Elisabeth Murdoch, Howard T. Owens, James Sunderland, Robin Ashbrook, Anthony Dominici and Paula Abdul are executive producers. Distribution is handled by Shine International.
DO YOU “LIVE TO DANCE”? ANNOUNCING OPEN CASTING CALL DATES FOR CBS’s NEW REALITY-COMPETITION SERIES WITH PAULA ABDUL, “LIVE TO DANCE”
September 28, 2010 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Open Casting Calls Set for New York and Los Angeles As Producers Audition Dancers for One of the Most Inclusive Talent Searches Ever on Television
CBS will hold open casting calls for the Network’s new reality-competition series with Paula Abdul, LIVE TO DANCE (formerly titled “Got to Dance”) in New York City on Thursday, Oct. 14 and Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct. 28. Exact locations for the casting calls will be announced shortly.
Dancers who want the opportunity to showcase their talents are encouraged to attend the open calls and show why they deserve to be a contestant on LIVE TO DANCE. The most talented and entertaining dancers will receive a callback to audition for Abdul and the panel of experts, all world-class dancers themselves. Callbacks will take place Saturday and Sunday after each open call date.
In one of the most inclusive talent searches on television, dancers with raw ability, in any age group from across the nation (either performing solo or in a group) can audition in any form of dancing – ballet to break dance, tap to tango, or show us something we’ve never seen before with your own unique fusion of styles – rock ballet, hip-hop clogging or contemporary mixed with capoeira. The most talented dancers who make it through the callback process will have the chance to perform live on CBS in the semi-finals and finals, where they will battle for the right to be crowned LIVE TO DANCE champion and be awarded a $500,000 prize.
For more information on this once in a lifetime opportunity, dancers are encouraged to visit http://www.cbs.com/primetime/paula_abdul_dance_show/ for further casting call details.
Paula Abdul, the award-winning dancer/choreographer, dynamic performer, multi-platinum recording artist and popular entertainment personality, is executive producer, creative partner and lead expert for LIVE TO DANCE. Abdul will also serve as coach, mentor and advocate for contestants during the performances and elimination process, providing critical input and guidance, while sharing her experience with hopeful contestants.
LIVE TO DANCE is based on a format created by Princess Productions and Shine TV and is produced by Reveille. Elisabeth Murdoch, Howard T. Owens, James Sunderland, Robin Ashbrook, Anthony Dominici and Paula Abdul are executive producers. Distribution is handled by Shine International.
