DeepSummary
In this episode of the Touré Show, host Touré interviews dancer Amari "Monster" Marshall, who was a dance captain on Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour. They discuss Amari's experience working with Beyoncé, choreographing the tour, and coaching Blue Ivy for her on-stage performance. Amari shares insights into Beyoncé's work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to push her team to excellence.
Amari also talks about the significance of the Renaissance tour in celebrating diverse body types and the ballroom dance culture. She shares her journey from Jacksonville, Florida, to being a sought-after choreographer and dancer, working with artists like Rihanna for the Super Bowl halftime show.
Throughout the interview, Amari emphasizes the importance of hard work, dedication, and staying true to oneself. She expresses her love for being Black and recognizes the contributions of Black dancers and choreographers who have paved the way for artists like herself.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour celebrated diverse body types and ballroom dance culture.
- Beyoncé sets high standards and pushes her team to excellence, while also creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Amari "Monster" Marshall's journey from Jacksonville to becoming a sought-after choreographer and dancer showcases the power of hard work and dedication.
- Coaching Blue Ivy for her on-stage performance required patience, encouragement, and an understanding of the pressure she faced.
- Black dancers and choreographers have paved the way for artists like Amari, and she recognizes their contributions and the significance of representing Black culture on a global stage.
- Amari's experiences with Beyoncé and Rihanna have elevated her profile and opened doors to new opportunities as a creative director and filmmaker.
- Great dancers not only execute moves but also convey emotions and tell stories through their movements.
- Amari values staying true to herself and constantly evolving as an artist, setting her sights on new dreams beyond being a backup dancer.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Being black is being royal. We're royalty. We come from royal. We have a hard history, but it shows our strength and our love for each other. It's just great.“ by Amari Marshall
- “And to see someone so high profile pay homage to that, because a lot of the dance and just the way that we act with the hair and the back, you know, the walks that comes from them, so to be able to do that on a big stage, representing for that was just epic.“ by Amari Marshall
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Toure Show
DCP Entertainment
5/1/24
Amari Marshall aka Amari Monster was a Dance Captain on Beyonce’s Renaissance World Tour. She danced beside the Queen night after night. She’s the person Beyonce chose to help Blue Ivy be ready for her part of the show. Amazing conversation about dance, working with Beyonce, working with Blue Ivy, working with Rihanna on the Super Bowl halftime show and more.
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