Frank Gatson

About

Choreographer and dancer who is known for designing a variety of routines for live performances and music videos. He is also known for sharing the finished product routines along with other artistic endeavors with his over 70,000 Instagram followers. 

Before Fame

He attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated in 1980. He went on to dance for the crew Up With People. After appearing in several Super Bowl halftime performances, he became captain of the group and began working on choreography for the team. He then received his big break by dancing in Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal video. 

Trivia

His creative dance routines have earned him multiple wins at the MTV Video Music Awards in the Best Choreography category. 

Family Life

He was born in Louisiana and was raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

Associated With

He is known for having worked with and choreographed a variety of different celebrity routines for people such as R. Kelly, Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Usher.