Tré Armstrong (born August 17, 1978) is a Canadian actress, choreographer and dancer.
Tré Armstrong | |
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 Armstrong in November 2010 | |
| Born | August 17, 1978 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Other names | • Tracey "Tre" Armstrong • Tracey Armstrong |
| Citizenship | Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Choreographer, dancer |
Early life and education
editBorn in Toronto, Armstrong's family lived in Parkdale until she was four.[1] Her early dance schooling at age five in ballet, tap and jazz dance techniques is what has shaped her into who she is today.[1]
Career
editArmstrong has appeared on the television programs Top of the Pops:, Canadian Idol, 106 & Park and the MTV Video Music Awards. Celebrities she has worked with include: Sean Combs, Hilary Duff, Missy Elliott,[2] Jay-Z, Rihanna[3] and Kreesha Turner. Armstrong has performed in multiple feature films, award shows, reality-based television shows, and all across the United States, Canada, St. Kitts, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Japan. She is also one of the judges on So You Think You Can Dance Canada,[4][5] and is in six episodes of The Next Step.
Choreography
edit- A Raisin in the Sun (ABC 2008 MOW) – starring Sean Combs, Phylicia Rashad, Sanaa Lathan, Audra McDonald, John Stamos[6]
- Turn the Beat Around
- Repo! The Genetic Opera[6]
- Vibe Awards
- Canadian Idol
- national commercials
Filmography
editArmstrong was featured in the documentary film Breakin' In: The Making of a Hip Hop Dancer (2005), which highlighted her as one of Canada's top rising stars.
- How She Move[7]
- Save the Last Dance 2
- Repo! The Genetic Opera
- Breakin' In: The Making of a Hip Hop Dancer
- The Next Step Season 2. Nationals presenter.
- Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen[3]
- Honey[3]
- Shall We Dance?[3]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Tré Armstrong loves her suburban lifestyle" by Rita Zekas at www.thestar.com
- ^ "Quick steps to the big time" by Neala Johnson, The Advertiser (10 April, 2008) Retrieved from ProQuest 355017181
- ^ a b c d "Accomplished Dancer-Turned-Actress Takes Center Stage" by Kam Williams, The Washington Informer (7-13 Feb, 2008) Retrieved from ProQuest 367733280
- ^ "Dancing Toronto-style" by Brett Popplewell at www.thestar.com
- ^ "So You Think You Can Dance Canada steps up its game" by Rob Salem at www.thestar.com
- ^ a b "Dancing out of the darkness" by Lee-Anne Goodman, The Hamilton Spectator (25 Jan, 2008) [Final Edition] Retrieved from ProQuest 270319843
- ^ "Dazzling dance hides drab dialogue" by Jason McBride at www.theglobeandmail.com
External links
edit- Tré Armstrong at IMDb
- trearmstrong
.com, her official website - Tré Armstrong's bio at www.ctv.ca, via web.archive.org]