Anthony Burrell, an award-winning creative director, choreographerand actor, spoke to students at
Westside Atlanta Charter School on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Burell shared his personal success story and gave students further insight into what it takes to get into and make it in the entertainment industry. Fourth through sixth-grade students at Westside were given the opportunity to participate in an interactive dance demonstration.
Burrelldedicates himself to dance education and Philanthropy as the Founder and Director ofBreaking Barriers Summer Dance IntensiveandProject AB. He continues to work towards creating a legacy in entertainment, arts and education.
Burrells accomplishments include playing a crucial creative role on E! Entertainment for Mariahs World, Mariah Careys Vegas Residency 1 to Infinity, Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour, Un-Silent Night Christmas, and All I Want for Christmas at the Beacon Theater. He was on the creative team for Beyonces Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show, MTV Music Awards (2016), Country Music Awards (2016), The Formation World Tour, and numerous videos. Burrell has received an MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography in Beyonces Formation.