Dance on Sunset
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| Dance On Sunset | |
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 Cast (right to left) Johnny Erasme, Shane Harper, Aubree Storm, Ashley Galvan Karen Chuang, Tony Testa, Quddus Philippe, Hefa Leon Tuita |
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| Genre | Reality |
| Created by | Bryan Leder and Frederick Levy |
| Developed by | Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz |
| Directed by | Don Weiner |
| Starring | The Nick 6
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| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 9 aired |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Nickelodeon |
| Original run | March 29, 2008 – present |
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| Official website | |
Dance on Sunset is the first reality television dance show to be broadcast on Nickelodeon. The routines are designed to be performed by viewers who have little to no practical dance experience. The dancers break down the routine slowly, repeating it several times throughout the episode. During a freestyle session, several kids are picked by the dancers to compete for a chance to dance with them in the final routine. After the show, youths comfortable with the routine can proceed to the official site which offers a more advanced routine. Guest musical performances include; Ashlee Simpson, Janet Jackson, Sean Kingston, Akon, Menudo, Miranda Cosgrove, Omarion, Natasha Bedingfield, Lil Mama, Fergie, The Naked Brothers Band and Jesse McCartney. The show premiered on March 29, 2008 immediately after the 2008 Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards.[1]
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[edit] Dancers
The dancers of Dance on Sunset are called The Nick 6, and range from ages 15 to 22 and are led by choreographer Tony Testa. The group consists of Karen Chuang, Johnny Erasme, Ashley Galvan, Shane Harper, Aubree Storm, and Hefa Tuita.
[edit] Karen Chuang
Chuang was born Karen Shih Chuang on March 26, 1990, in San Jose, California. Chuang grew up in Los Altos, California. Her father is a software engineer and her mother is a small business owner. Chuang has one older brother who currently attends USC Law School. Chuang attended Cupertino Middle School and Homestead High School.
Chuang started dancing at the early age of five years old and has continued to train in all styles of dance including ballet, hip hop, jazz, modern, and tap. She has worked with Dance Attack, the Teen Dance Company, and the Dance Company of San Francisco within the Bay Area. Her awards have included: National Performer of the Year, Dance/Choreography Division Winner, National Female Dancer of the Year, National Best Choreography Nominee, Best Choreography, and Ms. Dance. Her commercial appearances include Direct TV and GameWave. She has also modeled for Verizon Wireless and Seagate Technology.
[edit] Hefa Tuita
Tuita was born Hefa Leone Tuita on June 18, 1991, in Spanish Fork, UT. He is an American dancer. He was a dancer in High School Musical 2. His father, Hefa is Tongan and his mother, Karley is Caucasian. He shows his emotions through dance, and he is the most laid back of the Nick 6. He tends to get shy at times, but can sweep a girl or two off their feet with his latin and salsa dancing, he can also dance hip-hop, ballroom international and funk. He was in Unaccompanied Minors, danced in two Taylor Vai videos and for Rihanna. When Hefa isn't dancing he likes to play the keyboard, drums, guitar, ukulele, rugby, basketball, and football. He can also sing.
[edit] Shane Harper
Harper was born Shane Steven Harper on February 14, 1993, Harper's previous credits include a principal dancer in High School Musical 2 and an extra on Zoey 101. Shane is the youngest member of the Nick 6. Originally he did not want to dance but after one class he was hooked. He dances many styles to include hip hop, ballet, jazz, club/freestyle, ballroom, modern, and tap. When he's not dancing he is either playing guitar and singing or spending time with his family. He also enjoys playing tennis and swimming and maintaining his black belt in Karate and beat boxing with his friends Hefa and Johnny.
[edit] Johnny Erasme
Erasme was born Johnny Erasme on May 11, 1989, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
[edit] Episode List
Below is a list of episodes that have aired. Each episode features a playlist of 5 songs. Each episode at least has one special guest, but making an exception for the first episode. Plus, Tony Testa demonstrates another Fresh Squeeze Dance.
[edit] International Distribution
- Premiered In Australia April 13th, 2008 on Nickelodeon Australia
- Premiered in Canada on YTV on May 18, 2008 at 8:00pm ET after the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
[edit] References
- ^ Nick Tries Dancing to New Tune. www.tvweek.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-21.
