Allison Renae Holker is an American dancer. Holker is credited with a wide variety of work in film, television and concert tours. She is 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 seasons 7 through 11.
Specializing in contemporary, ballet, jazz and tap dancing, a nine-year-old Allison Holker began her training at “The Dance Club” in Orem, UT. She then began entering dance competitions, including her wins in Colorado – “Company Dance” (2004) and New York – “New York City Dance Alliance” (2005). She graduated high school in 2006.
She has danced for ‘Earth, Wind & Fire’ and Clay Aiken. In 2002, she performed in the opening and closing ceremonies at the Utah Olympics. Allison has also performed in the tap show, “Revolution”, and on the “Ballroom with a Twist” tour, choreographed by Dancing with the Stars (2005)’ Louis van Amstel. She played a cheerleader in both of Disney’s High School Musical (2006) & High School Musical 2 (2007) films. She has taught dance classes, nationwide, with different dance conventions and workshops.
She was a dancer on the “So You Think You Can Dance Tour”, after making it to the top 6, when she was a contestant, during season 2 of So You Think You Can Dance (2005), in 2006. In 2010, she was picked to be a member of the “All Stars”, performing for “So You Think You Can Dance”, season 7.
Allison Holker is an Emmy® nominated dancer and choreographer. Holker was nominated with Derek Hough for a 2013 Outstanding Choreography Emmy® award for their work on Dancing with The Stars. She was also a featured dancer in two of the other nominated pieces that year. Along with her fellow Emmy®-nominated choreographers, Holker prepared a piece that was performed to rave reviews at that year’s Primetime Emmy® Awards with Neil Patrick Harris.
She has won numerous dance titles including her first National competition in Co DANCE in 2004 and as the National Senior Outstanding Dancer at the New York City Dance Alliance in 2005. Holker first burst onto the scene when she competed in season two of So You Think You Can Dance. Her skill & popularity led to an invitation to return as an All-Star in season seven, where she met fellow dancer Stephen “tWitch” Boss.
When not filming or traveling around the country teaching dance, she is working on her new dancewear line, Creative Kin. Collaborated as choreographer for Ellen DeGeneres’ Oscars® promo directed by Bridesmaids’ Paul Feig, featuring 250 dancers.
Holker was born in Minnesota and grew up in Orem, Utah and graduated from Timpanogos High School in June 2006. 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.
Best known to television audiences for her amazing performances on Fox’s hit dance competition series “So You Think You Can Dance,” Allison Holker also showcased her impressive dancing and acting skills as the cast of the VH1 television series “HIT THE FLOOR.” “HIT THE FLOOR” is set in the competitive and occasionally ruthless world of professional basketball dance teams. Holker will appeared as one of the Los Angeles Devil Girls ” CHARLIE”, the premiere dance team in the league.
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Holker first burst onto the scene when she competed in season 2 of “So You Think You Can Dance.” Her skill & popularity led to an invitation to return as an All-Star in season 7, where she met fellow dancer Stephen “tWitch” Boss. She continued as an All-Star in 2011, 2012, and in 2013 as a performer and choreographer.
Last year, Holker co-choreographed and hosted the television show “A Chance to Dance” (Ovation TV) and was featured in Oxygen’s dance series “All the Right Moves.” She also joined forces with Derek Hough to choreograph various guest performances on ABC’s popular dance competition show “Dancing with the Stars.” Also choreographed and performed alongside Stephen “twitch” Boss for a duet on “DWTS” this last season. Aside from being featured in numerous television commercials, other credits include the hit FOX drama “House”, special appearances on “ELLEN”, and the pilot “Grace.” Holker can also be seen in both installments of Disney’s hit movie franchise “High School Musical” & “Cobu 3D.” She also co-starred in the dance documentary “Movement One.”
Holker 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. On television, she has been seen in various commercials and advanced to the Top 8 on the second season of So You Think You Can Dance, and danced in that season’s SYTYCD nationwide tour. She performed with a show called “Ballroom with a Twist,” choreographed by Louis Van Amstel, and toured with American Idol’s Clay Aiken.
Allison Holker is an exceptional professional dancer. She is an Emmy® nominated dancer and choreographer. She is most famously known from her appearances on the TV Show So You Think You Can Dance. She is in conversation with Namita Nayyar, President Women Fitness.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: You started formal dance training at “The Dance Club” studio in Orem, Utah when you were nine years old and began teaching at the same studio when you were 16 and reached the pinnacle of success by winning in 2005, National Senior Outstanding Dancing for New York City Dance Alliance and in 2007, National Senior Dancer of the Year as a professional dancer. What factors do you consider were responsible that made you achieve that?
Ms. Allison Holker: I have worked hard ever since I was nine at achieving perfection. My parents have always said with whatever it is you choose to do, you become the best at it.
The way you become the best is by putting hours of work, passion and dedication to the test. I loved to dance so much that I would on an average dance for 5 hrs a day If not more. I was also in a circumstance that my family couldn’t afford to pay for my dancing, so that is why I started teaching at 16 and also cleaned the dance studio every night to pay for my own training. If you love something you must earn it, and once earned you will reap the benefits of pure happiness.
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Ms. Namita Nayyar: You are leading professional dancer, actress, media personality, dance choreographer, style icon, television star, performer in films, television & concert tours and a mother? How you manage such a remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle?
Ms. Allison Holker: Being a working mother has always come with its challenges. As you are always on the quest for the right balance. Balance will be different in every household, and I’m fortunate enough that my daughter enjoys the work I create and also chiming in with her opinion. She loves to come to help me at work, she helps with the choreography, ideas and will help me pick my outfit for instance. But as a mother I have always promised my daughter Weslie and myself that the energy I put into work I will double with my daughter. I believe in quality time, when I’m with my daughter it’s about her. We discuss her life, friends, her schooling, we play board games, go to activities. I give her my full undivided attention and we create wonderful memories. Communication is key in our family. My daughter has helped shape me into the women I am today.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you shall like to share?
Ms. Allison Holker: I love exercising in many different ways. MUSCLE CONFUSION.
Daily warm up (CARDIO) 20 mins
Weightlifting 45 mins
Cool down 10 mins (stretch)
Focus on one body part each workout
I also love SOUL CYCLE, yoga, pilates, and TRX training.
I am an ONNIT ATHLETE www.onnit.com
Ms. Namita Nayyar: Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Allison Holker: I am gluten, diary and soy free. I feel like a new women letting those out of my diet.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Do you take some kind of skin treatment to keep it young and glowing and secondly what you do to your hair to make them look so stunning?
Ms. Allison Holker: Thank you. The trick to my skin is my facialist ELLE LEARY. Women get a facial once a month and I promise you won’t regret it, and At night I use MURAD products. As for my hair I sleep with it in a braid every night.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding professional dance girls who all are your fans and shall like to know from you for their climb to ladder of success in the field professional dancing?
- BE CONFIDENT
- BE BOLD
- BE THE BEST
- BE YOURSELF &
- BE PROACTIVE
Don’t wait around for a chance, create your chance. -Allison Holker
Ms. Namita Nayyar: Tell us your experience of performing in 2002 on the opening and closing ceremonies at the Utah Olympics?
Ms. Allison Holker: I performed with earth wind and fire during the closing ceremonies. The energy in the arena was electrifying like nothing I’ve ever felt before. There was love and respect being shared and shown to every race, culture and athlete. I was honored to be a part of something so special.
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Ms. Namita Nayyar: Elaborate on your experience on performing at the show called “Ballroom with a Twist,” choreographed by Louis Van Amstel?
Ms. Allison Holker: I performed along side some of the best ballroom dancers in the world and with live singers from American Idol. It was a very fun to be apart of. I love dancing live when I get a chance as most of my work happens on TV. But having people right in front is a very intimate feeling.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: You co-choreographed and hosted the television show “A Chance to Dance” (Ovation TV). Along with Derek Hough you choreographed various guest performances on ABC’s popular dance competition show “Dancing with the Stars.” You also choreographed and performed alongside Stephen “twitch” for a duet on “DWTS”. In 2013 you got Primetime Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Choreography. Tell us about your endeavour of dance choreography?
Ms. Allison Holker: I love putting my work out there for the world to see. I grew up watching dance films with Cyd Charisse, Fred Astaire, BOB FOSSE, Gene Kelley, Judy Garland just to name a few, ever since I’ve always been inspired to create new beautiful work for our generation. I love my profession and hope to always bring beautiful dance into peoples homes and hopefully inspire them to do there own or simply smile.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: What you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and message for its visitors?
Ms. Allison Holker: Women are strong. There is a strength inside all of us waiting to be seen. We have grace, passion, intelligence and power beyond belief. Allow yourself to be as great as you are. Womenfitness.net is a place to feel more confident inside your body. Be with the team that know’s womens true colors.
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