Todd Williamson’s rise from Wellington dancer to LA choreographer
Wellington-born Todd Williamson has established a successful career as a high-profile choreographer in Los Angeles. He has worked with major global music stars including Karol G, Tate McRae, and Rita Ora.
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Todd Williamson is a Wellington-born choreographer who built his career through Auckland's Royal Family Dance Crew before moving to Los Angeles.
Todd Williamson’s life is a gruelling dance. One day he’s rehearsing for Karol G’s world tour. The next, he’s in choreography sessions for Tate McRae.
Sleep comes when it can. Flights blur together. Maybe next month he’ll relax.
Before an artist and their dancers step in front of tens of thousands of fans, someone – the choreographer – has to decide where every movement goes.
Williamson has been working with the Colombian singer Karol G, who headlined Coachella this year, alongside Parris Goebel as associate choreographer. He’s just finished creating Karol G’s world tour, which just kicked off.
A warning: this profile on Williamson may contain proper nouns you’ve never heard.
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