"It was then that I started to really believe in my abilities and stopped counting myself out of all the big roles I wanted. These days, "Roswell, New Mexico" keeps Mason plenty busy. It's a formula. ", For confidence and comfort: "I go for the high-neck, long-sleeve, low-back leotard—In the middle, somewhat elevated/Sylvie Guillem–style. She’s no stranger to singing and dancing having won Season 5 of So You Think You Can Dance? At age 18, she is the youngest winner of So You Think You Can Dance ever. Kourtni Lind - Season 4. "All these years, I kept listening to Bollywood music, but never really thought to choreograph to it," he says. Sylvie always gets you through! When pushed, though, she reveals that there's nothing as special as preparing for a competition with her fellow dancers. I wear CW-X compression pants with Stabilyx compression webbing. At just 20 years old, Sienna Lalau is the living definition of "dynamite dancer": bold, confident, almost addicting to watch, and, at her core, overflowing with pure passion. Joshi shared his story with Dance Spirit, and broke down how his unique approach to choreography is helping him diminish stereotypes, open doors for South Asian dancers, and inspire the dance community at large. Wearing the compression tights for rehearsals helps me to have faster recovery in the evening. Jeanine Marie Mason, popularly known as Jeanine Mason is an American actress and dancer. It really feels like a family. Discover short videos related to Jeanine Mason on TikTok. "I think that's the best decision I ever made," he says. For the first five weeks of the competition (Top 20 to Top 12), Mason was partnered with Phillip Chbeeb. She shares what she learned from the country superstar and how it’s never too late to turn your life around. "I knew that if I kept having faith, and I knew that if I just put my trust in God and really leaned on Him, I knew that he was going to provide for me, and he was going to take care of me, and I didn't have to worry about it," she says. That sense of a universal language is a large part of the reason Sienna has felt so deeply moved by K-pop and its influence on the dance world. There's abundance and space for all of us in this field," she says. "I'm definitely inspired by so many dancers, but I would love it if there were more South Asian representation in the dance industry.". It makes it fun. At the age of 18, Mason competed on the fifth season of the show She is also a dancer who won the fifth season ", Mason as Liz Ortecho in "Roswell, New Mexico" (Richard Foreman/The CW). I also love Bloch leotards for confidence and comfort, and I'm a huge fan of Maldire Dancewear, as well. Roswell, New Mexico star Jeanine Mason’s flair on the floor helps keep her in line with acting—and connected to family. She rose to prominence after she won the 5th season of the Fox television show, So You Think You Can Dance. You can put a lot of things over them. Mason started her dance training at 3 in Ballet and Lyrical and then went on to study Jazz, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Modern and Contemporary. This imbalance didn't feel right to him, so he took action by connecting with the dancers he knew—both here and back home—and saying "Let's choreograph to a bunch of Bollywood music!". Her next recurring role was as Dr. Sam Bello on "Grey's Anatomy," where she had the opportunity to cross paths with dance legend Debbie Allen, an executive producer for the show. Mason's growing confidence paid off. I collect Simpsons vintage tees, Loony Tunes vintage tees, Batman vintage tees, etc. She loves acting and dancing and plans to attend UCLA. But that's never a good energy to introduce into your career," she says. "It's fascinating how even now, after 10 years, I can whip out my dance training for a specific role or moment," she explains. Despite the ways 2020 has thrown the dance industry into a spiral, Sienna is staying positive and hopeful, knowing that the universal language of dance will never fade. That's tough news for anyone, and especially for Joshi since he was a soccer player at the time. ", For rehearsals: "It depends on what we are rehearsing. She shares what she learned from the country superstar and how it’s never too late to turn your life around. ... "It was one of the first places I started to realize I was getting somewhere with my dancing." Jeanine Mason, who was able to express her warm personality through her stellar dancing, rode that winning combination to victory on "So You Think You Can Dance" Thursday. Hair by Marina Migliaccio and makeup by Lisa Chamberlain, both for the Rex Agency. In the beginning—and in a super-beginners'-level dance class—Joshi says, "there was one step that took me three or four days to get." "Her ability to create with a team of peers at The Lab has allowed her creativity to fully bloom.". By center, I put on a cute skirt, which changes to match my leo of the day. 206.5k Followers, 1,331 Following, 288 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jeanine Mason (@itsjeaninemason) It's a conversation starter everywhere I go. ", Comfort is key: "I like things that have been worn a lot. After winning the competition, she landed acting roles on series like Awkward, Bunheads, and You’re the Worst. Magazine | March - April 2019. Jeanine Mason is 18 years old. That's what makes me me, and I've got to own it.". That decision got him a full ride to Drexel University, where he studied finance while casually balancing a job as a barista and traveling by bus from Philadelphia to NYC for dance classes. Classic stuff with edgy stuff. Whether it’s an actor, athlete, author, musician, politician, or another influencer of this generation, Risen shares an exclusive angle that won’t be read anywhere else. Dance clothes are not cheap. We talk with star Jeanine Mason about her life and what’s in store for season 2. Joshi's had the opportunity to choreograph and compete at "World of Dance" events, perform at the JaQuel Knight Showdown, and grace the stage at Pharrell Williams' "Something in the Water" concert. I also love my friend's company, Rezonance Athletics, because they make all of their dancewear out of recycled fabrics! "4.28.2019 ️ Still laughing and dancing ️ @morinafoto," she captioned one pic of the newlyweds dancing. Jeanine Mason This Season 5 champ also went into acting, recurring in Bunheads and Grey’s Anatomy before landing her current role as Liz Ortecho, the … But after the TV show jump-started … His dance style began to evolve when he started training more heavily in hip hop, and receiving mentorship from Dinita "Queen Dinita" Clark and Kyle "JustSole" Clark, who helped him tap into even more foundational styles, like popping, house and Afro. "She's always been special and brilliant," says Ramirez. Here, professional dancers Ian Eastwood, Karilyn Ashley Surratt, and Natlie Varnum share what goes into their fashion choices that enables them to look good, feel great, and turn heads in the studio. Eleven years ago, Jeanine Mason won over our dancing hearts with her impeccable technique and passionate stage presence, and was crowned the Season 5 "So You Think You Can Dance" champion. "Even with a language barrier, it was pretty amazing to watch her work with them and see what she could do with their art form. "I feel like I have command of my dancing and acting, so singing is next for me," she says. At 9, she scored a local commercial for Disney Latin America. Today she is best known as Liz Ortecho in the CW show "Roswell, New Mexico." Having taught countless workshops and mentored dancers from India, Joshi is naturally pushing South Asian dancers and Indian culture to the forefront of the dance industry—all while becoming the role model he wishes he had on his journey. But rather than go the typical dancer route postshow, Mason used her newfound accolades to launch herself into the acting industry. "I always trained with the idea that if you wanted to be a performer, you had to do it all," she says. ", A post shared by Natalie Varnum (@natisacoolkid), On her go-to dancewear for class: "For class, I start with a Bloch or Yumiko leo with Zarely tights (our company's pick). Sienna's mom deeply wanted her to finish high school in Hawaii, but didn't want to discourage any opportunities that could come her way. Jeanine Mason (January 14, 1991) is an actor and dancer born and raised in Miami, Florida. I'm supposed to dance," he says. But in one of my 'SYTYCD' packages, I got to say that I was pursuing acting, and that's how I met my manager, who still reps me to this day," she remembers. This has been one of Mason's guiding principles throughout her career, and it's led her to some pretty incredible people and opportunities. 27. Although uncommon, this style of dance paired with this genre of music creates a surprisingly refreshing dance experience. Watch popular content from the following creators: Liam (@liamjalba), Liam (@liamjalba), Ashlee Handeland(@ashleehandeland), greys anatomy. "It was a show about dancers, but still, I was hired as an actress," she says. With one day to put together the full routine ("I was up until about 5 am," she recalls), it was a stressful experience, but one that showed her the possibilities that could arise ahead. ", Having more time to reflect during the pandemic, Joshi thought about the dance connections he's made in the U.S. in comparison to his lack of connections to the dance community within his home country. 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Now, he's doing just that: Making history as the first South Asian to teach at Snowglobe Perspective and the TMilly TV Studio, and giving dancers a class experience they've never had before. The stories are real, powerful, and oftentimes life altering because they offer hope, truth, faith, redemption and love. At 10, she began voice lessons and acting in Florida plays. After winning the competition, she landed acting roles on series like Awkward, Bunheads, and You’re the Worst. What's nice about a classic shoe is you can grab a new pair everywhere. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. At the age of 18, Mason competed on the fifth season of the show So You Think You Can Dance, becoming the youngest winner in the history of the competition over fellow contestants Brandon Bryant, Kayla Radomski, and Evan Kasprzak. After eventually regaining strength in his leg, Joshi continued to do exactly what healed him. Through the pandemic, she's been able to choreograph for Black Pink, Treasure, and for a visual album for "Changes" by Justin Bieber. Mason began her study of theatre at age 11 with community and middle school productions. ", Favorite pieces: "I have a big collection of vintage tees. I needed to find something classic and simple that would always hold me down, so I switched to the low-top authentic Vans. Maybe it's your favorite leotard and you don't want to throw it away. When it comes to in-studio dancewear, the pros know that the right look, piece, or material can mean the difference between a day feeling confident and comfortable, or just plain out of sorts. Mason grew up in a dance-oriented family in Miami, Florida, and she began her dance training at the age of three. It makes it fun and helps me get into character. "Dance is something that can truly connect people," Sienna tells Dance Spirit. "Dancing in general is more important now than ever before, because it's something that makes people feel good at the end of the day and brings a lot of joy. Jeanine with boyfriend Beau Mirchoff at a UCLA football game Before winning Season 5 of “So You Think You Can Dance,” Jeanine Mason was a regular high school senior looking forward to starting college in the fall. "When we're preparing for a competition, it's so, so, so stressful, but it's helped me grow the most. but Jeanine Mason says starring alongside Dolly Parton was unbelievable! American Jeanine Mason is the Festival Prize Awards-winning actress. 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Thankfully, Sienna's mom went out to L.A. a month later, but that time period—stripped from her family, home and everything that felt so natural to her—was an immense challenge in and of itself. And on Jan. 14, Jeanine Mason officially joins the cast as Cosette, the new girl in Paradise. John Griffiths. Mason recently recurred as Dr. Sam Bello on ABC's Grey's Anatomy. They're a little fatter and more supportive. And as she talks about BTS, her voice lights up with clear admiration for what the group has accomplished, and for how proud she feels about the work she's created with them, as she rightfully should. but Jeanine Mason says starring alongside Dolly Parton was unbelievable! They are so easy but so edgy. "I intend to continue mentoring and opening doors for Indian dancers, and I know for a fact that, in the future, there will be higher numbers of South Asians represented within the dance field.". It's amazing to have a group of strong women all rooting for each other, and to see how everybody has something specific to offer. And still, it's impossible for her to pick a favorite. "I started thinking like an actor early on in my dance career because, to me, it was all about storytelling." She was also a dancer for Katy Perry. For Tanishq Joshi (aka Taneesky), becoming a dancer was as unexpected as your music cutting off mid-performance. "My character was a fighter, and super-physical," Mason recounts. With so much time spent honing their craft in dance clothes, choosing those items takes equal parts strategy, creativity and a healthy dose of fun. © 2020 Risen Magazine. From applying corrections to thinking on your feet and being able to push through long rehearsals, the dance skills she learned naturally prepared Mason for the demands of her acting career. "Starting out, everyone has this mentality of grabbing whatever they can get. Jeanine Mason Net Worth, Biography, Age, Height, Dating, Relationship Records, Salary, Income, Cars, Lifestyles & many more details have been updated below. ", Jeanine Mason in "Roswell, New Mexico" with co-star Nathan Dean Parsons (John Golden Britt/The CW). If you buy good quality things up front, they will last you years. Despite Hollywood's hurdles, Mason felt she had a leg up (literally) thanks to her dance experience. "It's a universal language. After the whirlwind of winning the show and going on tour calmed down, Mason found herself taking multiple acting classes a week, attending college part-time, and figuring out how to break into the acting industry. Jeanine Mason - Season 5. "Just seeing people that have never even heard about it before starting to listen to it now and starting to appreciate these different groups and the music itself, even if they don't speak the same language as us, is so wholesome to me," Sienna says. ", Faren Brooke Collins, courtesy Karilyn Ashley Surratt, For versatility: "I love a unitard. Shortly after graduating, Joshi landed a job as a financial analyst, and it gave him a glimpse of the work life he didn't want. At the age of 18, she came as a contestant of the dancing reality show, Catching Broadway shows with her mom on trips to New York, she was set on someday making a living dancing, acting, and singing. And while moving to L.A.—or New York City—is often a young dancer's dream, it comes with an unspoken level of anxiety that Sienna experienced firsthand. Jeanine Mason workout includes:-Dancing. As I've gotten older, that's very important to me, especially as a Rockette. Photo by Joe Toreno. Ramirez only sees success in Sienna's future, saying, "I think a world tour would be something that she is so ready to create for. The webbing matches how your tendons crisscross over your joints. You can wear them for anything. :)(@collabsanatomy), Liam (@liamjalba) . For the first half of season five of "So You Think You Can Dance," Jeanine Mason, an 18-year-old contemporary dancer from Florida, was mostly known as the partner of pop-and-locking phenom Phillip Chbeeb. Putting herself out there as an actress was one of Mason's early keys to success. Training days: Tuesday and Thursday In dancing, you can join the dancing classes of whatever style you are interested in, but if you want to get exact stamina, flexibility, and body like Jeanine. Traveling back and forth between the island and California, Sienna began to grow her reputation with the organization before officially making the move to the West Coast in late 2017, after helping The Lab win Hip Hop International's Varsity Division. Maybe in a good green for me. Looking ahead with so much up in the air, one thing is clear in Sienna's mind: Dance has never been so important. But Joshi's journey as a South Asian in the U.S. still came with a lot of pressure. She began working with The Lab back in November of 2016, while still living in her home state of Hawaii. "I had no connections in Hollywood, not even a cousin of a cousin. Serving as inspiration for so many back home—and having accomplished so many firsts—Joshi certainly won't be the last South Asian of Indian descent to banish stereotypes in such a unique way. ", Sienna clearly has great synergy with the boys, given her similar sense of love and passion for dance and the art community as a whole. FOX/Facebook/Haldane Morris. ", On what she looks for in dancewear: "I consider the fabric quality. She appeared on the Nickelodeon series Big Time Rush starring Carlos PenaVega. Her popularity as a dancer led her to pursue a career in acting as well. 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Sienna's work with The Lab quickly picked up steam, with headline-making moments popping up what felt like every couple of months. But when it came to deciding what to do for physical therapy—and without a clue of where his journey would lead—he chose dance. We capture the raw, transparent glimpses into the joys, struggles, triumphs, heartache and tragedy that make up the fabric of an individual’s journey. Jul 21, 2020 Eleven years ago, Jeanine Mason won over our dancing hearts with her impeccable technique and passionate stage presence, and was crowned the Season 5 "So You Think You Can Dance" champion. Dancer and actress who was crowned the winner of the fifth season of the reality dancing show So You Think You Can Dance in 2009. www.twitter.com/itsjeaninemason Things definitely got a little weird when the CEO would enter to find Joshi dancing full-out in front of an audience of stalls. In a recent Watch! "It was so amazing to see her work with BTS and help bring them to life through her choreography," says Valerie Ramirez, founder and creative director of The Lab. ", On what goes into her fashion choices: "I love funky patterns. "When I came to the U.S., I wanted to fit in," he says. They have a high-cut leg, and for me, a long leg line is so great. As his passion and hunger for dance continued to grow, Joshi not only got recruited as a team member for Creative Reaction, he got the opportunity to choreograph for the company. I hone into a certain look and change it from time to time. A post shared by Ian Eastwood (@ian_eastwood), On his favorite footwear: "Eventually I realized I was burning through my shoes too fast. Now, whenever given the opportunity to choreograph, Joshi will pick a Bollywood song over anything else. Growing up, Mason looked up to triple threats like the legendary Rita Moreno for inspiration. And that's all on top of work and training with dancers and choreographers like Devin Solomon, Denzel Chisolm, Josh Killacky, Samantha Caudle, and Jake Kodish. I like feeling that the piece that I'm wearing has life to it. Explore the latest videos from hashtags: #jeaninemason, #jeanine, #teamjeanine, #jeanemanson . Actor & Dancer. "Every time I'd go back to my desk, I was reminded that I wasn't made for this. Mason's first major gig came as a guest appearance on Nickelodeon's "Big Time Rush." Jeanine Marie Mason (born January 14, 1991) is a Contemporary and Jazz dancer. If alien life-forms exist, do they have their own version of the rumba? What's next for Mason? Like most of us, her go-to form of self-care during this troublesome time has been a Netflix binge. In the beginning, those were the kind of jobs I focused on, because I knew I had an edge there." "In the last five years, I've connected with this group of actresses called Fiercely Latinas. ", She adds, "It feels like it's been a long ride, but I look back now, and it hasn't even been five years. Biography [edit | edit source]. Sienna's work with BTS largely stems from her roots at The Lab, a training studio for world-class dancers. At the age of 16, Joshi's happy accident caused him to break his left tibia, leading to a pretty intense surgery that left two screws and three metal rods in his leg. That's when Joshi quit his finance job and created his own dance business. But rather than go the typical dancer route postshow, Mason used her newfound accolades to launch herself into the acting industry. I have a Where's Waldo? Making that connection for yourself is huge as an artist." All Rights Reserved. ", On creating a signature look: "I like mixing and matching new stuff with old stuff. I love Grishko, Yumiko, American Apparel, Farever Art, and Art Stone. From ballet to flamenco to modern dance, Jeanine Mason is a dancing queen. 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