Allison Holker
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Allison Renae Holker 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 May 2008, she gave birth to a daughter, Weslie Fowler.
Holker was born and grew up in Orem, Utah
Orem, Utah
Orem is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States, in the north-central part of the state. It is adjacent to Provo, Lindon, and Vineyard and is about south of Salt Lake City. Orem is one of the principal cities of the Provo-Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Utah and...
and graduated from Timpanogos High School
Timpanogos High School
Timpanogos High School is a public high school in Orem, Utah. Opened to its first students in August 1996, it became part of the Alpine School District of Utah County. The school mascot is the Timberwolf and the official school colors are navy blue, forest green, and white...
in June 2006. She graduated from the same school as fellow SYTYCD contestant Chelsie Hightower
Chelsie Hightower
Chelsie Hightower is a Latin ballroom dancer, who is best known for being a regular dance partner, trainer, and choreographer on the ABC competition show Dancing with the Stars.-Biography:...
, 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
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
in 2002, and in the Disney movies High School Musical
High School Musical
High School Musical is a 2006 American television film, first in the High School Musical film franchise. Upon its release on January 20, 2006, it became the most successful film that Disney Channel Original Movie ever produced, with a television sequel High School Musical 2 released in 2007 and...
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
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
s Clay Aiken
Clay Aiken
Clayton Holmes "Clay" Aiken is an American singer, songwriter, actor, producer and author who began his rise to fame on the second season of the television program American Idol in 2003. RCA Records offered him a recording contract, and his multi-platinum debut album Measure of a Man was released...
. Holker has also been featured in the "Jar of Hearts" music video by Christina Perri
Christina Perri
Christina Judith Perri is an American singer and songwriter from Philadelphia. Her song "Jar of Hearts" charted in the United States after it was featured on the Fox television show So You Think You Can Dance in 2010. Rolling Stone named her the "Band of the Week" on October 26, 2010...
.
In May 2008, she gave birth to a daughter, Weslie Fowler.
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