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JaQuel Knight

JaQuel Knight

JaQuel Knight (born on August 6, 1989) [1]is a choreographer and professional dancer. He designs dance sequences for commercials, films, and celebrities (particularly music artists). Some of his clients include Beyoncé, N.E.R.D., Britney Spears, and Liam Payne. [23]

He gained fame after choreographing Beyoncé's 2009 music video "Single Ladies," along with her two performances at the Superbowl. [23]

Early Life & Education

JaQuel Knight grew up in Georgia. He attended Tucker High School. [1]After that, he graduated from Woodbury University in 2011 with a Bachelor's degree in 2011. [1]

Career

JaQuel Knight choreographed Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" music video (2009)

JaQuel Knight choreographed Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" music video (2009)

JaQuel Knight's choreographing career started in 2009, while he was in college.

Collaborating with Frank Gatson, Knight helped create the dancing sequence for "Single Ladies," a video that has accumulated over 600 million views (as of 2017). [21]

Later, he choreographed both of Beyoncé's Super Bowl XLVII and Super Bowl 50 halftime shows. [23]In addition, he created the dances for two of her worldwide tours: the On the Run Tour and The Formation World Tour. [23]

Awards & Accomplishments

At the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, JaQuel Knight (along with fellow choreographer Frank Gatson) won the award for "Best Choreography;" the both designed the dance sequence for the "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" music video.

At the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, he (along with fellow choreographers Chris Grant and Dana Foglia) won the award for "Best Choreography;" the choreographed "Formation." [10]

In November 2017, Knight was recognized as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2018 for music. [24]

References

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Citation Linkyoutube.comJaQuel Knight choreographed Ciara's "C.R.U.S.H."
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Citation Linkfacebook.comJaQuel Knight on Facebook
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJaQuel Knight's profile picture (source: LinkedIn)
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Citation Linkyoutube.comDancing the 'Lemon' with NER*D Choreographer JaQuel Knight
Dec 30, 2017, 9:19 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJaQuel Knight (photo credit: Meeno Peluce)
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJaQuel Knight in a burgundy shirt
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJaQuel Knight in black & white (photo credit: Hao Zeng)
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJaQuel Knight in cornrows
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Citation Linkbroadwaydancecenter.comJaQuel Knight's bio on Broadway Dance Center
Dec 30, 2017, 9:29 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJaQuel Knight in a tank top and beanie
Dec 30, 2017, 9:30 PM
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Citation Linkmtv.comJaQuel Knight's choreography for Beyoncé's "Formation" won an MTV VMA Award in 2016
Dec 30, 2017, 9:34 PM
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Citation Linkyoutube.comKnight helped choreograph Beyoncé's " Formation"
Dec 30, 2017, 9:42 PM
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Citation Linkyoutube.comKnight helped choreograph Beyoncé's " Sorry"
Dec 30, 2017, 9:42 PM
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Citation Linkfacebook.comJaQuel Knight's Facebookpage
Dec 30, 2017, 9:46 PM
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Citation Linkyoutube.comBeyoncé's Super Bowl XLVIIhalftime show (circa 2013)
Dec 30, 2017, 9:58 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJaQuel Knight
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Citation Linkinstagram.comJaQuel Knight on Instagram
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Citation Linktwitter.comJaQuel Knight on Twitter
Dec 30, 2017, 8:47 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJaQuel Knight's profile picture (source: Twitter)
Dec 30, 2017, 8:48 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJaQuel Knight (source: IMDb
Dec 30, 2017, 8:48 PM