Today we’d like to introduce you to Gladys Johnson, .
Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA.
Mom and Wife
Specializes in:
– Hip*hop
– Musical Theatre
– Drill*Team
– Combat Choreography
– Praise Dance
Finalist for TV show America’s Got Talent with Mom Crew Dance team “Dallas Morning News” with
Mom Crew Dance team. Creative Director/Choreographer for
“Curvy Queenz of Dallas” Dance team.
Music Videos
“Black Eyed Peas” – Hey Mama
Award Shows
“MTV Movie Awards” – Dancer
“Ascap Awards” – Rick James Tribute Dancer
Commercials
“K-swiss” – Actor
“At&t Go Phone” – Dancer
Movies
“Be Cool” – Freestyle dancer
“Thirteen” – Dancer
“Rize” – Dancer
Certificates
-Acting
-Theatre
-Makeup for the stage
-Directing
Education
Division of Communication and Performing Arts
-The Associate of Arts in Theatre
-Criminal Justice Degree
Please tell us about your art.
I dance, when I dance I express myself. I feel, I breathe, I become one with nature and embrace gravity.
I teach and when I teach sometimes it’s for fun or sometimes for training. When it’s for fun you can Dance like no one is watching, you can do it to enjoy yourself. When I train I’m teaching a technique, I’m training you to become a better dancer, I’m also helping you burn calories and helping you with memory. I have a Dance team called Curvy Queenz of Dallas, this team was created for the plus size and curvy community. I wanted to create a dance environment for women who did not feel comfortable walking into a regular dance class. Curvy Queenz was created to train women to lose weight while dancing or just staying fit burning calories. This team teaches the Plus size and Curvy ladies to embrace their beauty and to not focus on weight or how you look. Curvy Queenz dance team trains you to dance if you are a beginner and have a desire to step outside the box and try something new, the ladies get to perform, compete and explore the dance world while meeting new people gaining new friendships and learning to love themselves. Curvy Queenz of Dallas dance team also wants to show the world that “Dance has no size” that’s the team MOTTO.
I teach a fun class called “Groovin with Gladys” every Wednesday at 7:30pm at Power House of Dance the Dallas location I teach a class called Curvy Queenz on Sundays at 3pm for plus size and curvy women at Power House of Dance Dallas location I have “Groovin with Gladys” workshops for more details you can check my Facebook or IG for those events.
You can book “Groovin with Gladys” for special classes:
Birthday parties
Girls night out
Bridal classes
Flash mobs
Talent shows
Corporate events
Fashion shows
Private lessons and more…..
What do you think about conditions for artists today? Has life become easier or harder for artists in recent years? What can cities like ours do to encourage and help art and artists thrive?
I think artist/entrepreneurs have a better shot today than in the recent years. There are so much more outlets for Artists/Entrepreneurs to use. The biggest tool is Social Media you can show your work, get support from family and friends and it’s out there for the whole world to see, you have the opportunity to be seen to be heard and to be discovered. If you are talented, if you have dreams, if you have goals, go after them use your gifts someone somewhere is waiting for you. Cities can support or continue to support these talented people help bring them to life.
How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
For more info on classes or bookings
email: groovinwithgladys@gmail.com
Facebook: groovinwithgladys
Instagram: groovinwithgladys
For bookings or more info on “Curvy Queenz of Dallas” dance team
Email: curvyqueenzofdallas@gmail.com
Facebook: Curvyqueenzofdallas
Instagram: curvyqueenzdallas
Image Credit:
Groovin with Gladys class poster
Groovin with Gladys party class
Gladys Johnson performing/acting
Curvy Queenz of Dallas
Gladys Johnson resume card
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