STAGE TUBE: SYTYCD Hoofer Pays Tribute to Golden Age of Song & Dance
By: Gabrielle Sierra Dec. 29, 2011
After the overwhelming response of their first collaboration "TAP: Single Ladies", Melinda Sullivan (Glee, Dancing With the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance) and Imagiland Productions have teamed up with producer George Wang to present "Shakin' The Blues Away".
"Shakin' The Blues Away" is a musical film short that pays homage to one of the finest entertainers of Hollywood's golden age, Ann Miller. With original choreography and a brand new arrangement of Irving Berlin's classic tune, Melinda shows off her dancing--and singing skills-- with a show-stopping performance beautifully captured on film by director Dante Russo.
"Ann Miller has always inspired me out of all the MGM women because of her audacious personality and fiery footwork", says Melinda, who aspires to play Miller in a biopic. Melinda is a notable tap dancer in her own right, being the farthest a tap dancer has ever gone on FOX's hit series, "So You Think You Can Dance".
Produced by Marissa Upchurch, George Wang in association with Imagiland Productions.
Directed and Edited by Dante Russo
Performed and Choreographed by Melinda Sullivan
Director of Photography: Nathaniel Fu
First AD: Matt MacDonald
Art Direction: Dante Russo
Costume Designer: Allison Teicher
Musical Arranger: Adam Bravo
Music Performed by: L.A. County High School for the Arts Jazz Big Band
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