Laurieann Gibson

Dance Choreographer Since arriving in New York City at age 17, Emmy-nominated Gibson has gone from theater dancer to reknowned choreographer, credited with providing dance routines to the biggest musical acts on the planet, from Lady Gaga to Nicki Minaj. In her new BET reality series, Born to Dance: Laurieann Gibson, Gibson takes 20 aspiring dancers and gives them the opportunity of a lifetime—to learn from a legend and possibly snag a big cash prize.