DanceLife TV Show Facts

Jennifer Lopez is the creator of DanceLife, which follows up and coming dancers struggling to make it big.

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DanceLife follows the lives of six up-and-coming dancers as they struggle to make it in Hollywood. We're checking out the show that gives you the inside scoop on what it's like to be a working dancer.

DanceLife - Main Cast

Blake McGrath - Blake is a former So You Think You Can Dance contestant Hollywood who has been a backup dancer for Madonna, done commercials for iPod and GAP (with Sarah Jessica Parker) and performed in the musical Rent.

Staci Flood - Staci is a former Pussycat Doll who has danced with Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera. These days she's hoping to launch a singing career.

Michelle "Jersey" Maniscalco - Jersey was once a cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles and a showgirl in Vegas. Now she's shaking her booty to try to work her way out of debt.

Kenny Wormald - Kenny is a former baseball player who has danced with Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Nelly Furtado, Mariah Carey and Prince.

Nolan Padilla - Nolan taught himself to dance by watching Janet Jackon music videos before heading to LA with not much more than the shirt on his back. He's still looking for his big break.

Celestina Aladekoba - Celestina is originally from Nigeria, and has become a bit of a music video star after dancing in Prince's Black Sweat video.

DanceLife - Fun Facts

DanceLife is co-created and produced by Jennifer Lopez.

Nelly Furtado, Mary J. Blige, Omarion, the Pussycat Dolls and Ashlee Simpson have all guest starred on DanceLife.

Blake recently put out his own dance instruction video called Dance Driven.

DanceLife - Quotes

"Man, I just feel sorry for you." - Nolan
"Me? You're the one with no resume and nothing on it." - Blake

"So what happened with Nolan? He just went for it on you!" - Jersey
"Oh my God, I know!" - Blake
"I didn't know what to think of you either when we first met, but I was like 'That boy is talented.' But after I got to know you, I was like 'He is like a little teddy bear.'"- Jersey
"Ha! Thanks, Jers." - Blake.

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