Choreographer Johnny Byrne graduated from North Carolina School of the Arts and was discovered by David LaChapelle while touring with Paul Taylor Dancers at age 18. Johnny is the first choreographer to be recognized by Rolling Stone Magazine for Best Choreography in a Live Concert Elton John's Red Piano, currently playing in Vegas. Johnny's award winning choreography is critically acclaimed.
MTV Music Video Award, Best Video of 2005
Artistic Director, ByrneDancer.
Premiered and danced male lead in Sugar Plum Ho Pas de Deux debuting Katie Johnson for David LaChapelle "Artists and Prostitutes" book launch; featured Pamela Anderson guest appearance as Angel.
Star of Dirty Dancing, Official Workout Video 2008.
British Reality TV/Dance Competition Personality.
Music Video
Christina Aguilera “Can’t Hold us Down” Sony Music
Mary J. Blige “When I First Saw You” HSI
Joss Stone “Super Duper Love” Virgin/EMI
Britney Spears “Everytime” Jive Records
Elton John “Answer in the Sky” Pickwick Label
Elton John “Don’t Let the Sun…” AMC
Elton John “I Believe in Love” AMC
Elton John “Somebody Saved…” AMC
No Doubt “It’s My Life” Interscope Records
Norah Jones “Those Sweet Words” Blue Note
Bryan Adams “When You’re Gone” Columbia Records
Blink 182 “Feeling This” Geffen Records
Commercial:
JC Penney “Back to School ‘08” HSI Productions
Capital One “Soul Singers” Worldwide Prod. DDBO
Winner’s “Spring 2007” Cornerstone Agency
H&M Clothing “Love+Soul” HSI Productions)
Campbell’s Soup “Irresistible” HSI Productions
Cadillac “Chrome Escalade” Lucid Shoot Productions
HBO “Britney:Onyx Hotel Tour” HSI Productions
Grammy’s “2006 Poster Artwork David LaChapelle
Live Concert:
Elton John: “The Red Piano” David LaChapelle Studio Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas and Int’l Tour
