{"id":72369,"date":"2024-01-31T03:31:20","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T03:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/31\/taylor-swifts-eras-tour-dancers-and-backup-vocalists\/"},"modified":"2024-01-31T03:31:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T03:31:20","slug":"taylor-swifts-eras-tour-dancers-and-backup-vocalists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/31\/taylor-swifts-eras-tour-dancers-and-backup-vocalists\/","title":{"rendered":"Taylor Swift\u2019s \u2018Eras Tour\u2019 Dancers and Backup Vocalists\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Eras Tour<\/em> might belong to Taylor Swift<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 but the pop star\u2019s bejeweled dancers and backup vocalists help the whole place shimmer.<\/p>\n

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Kicking off in April 2023, Swift\u2019s career-spanning stadium concert consists of a three-and-a-half-hour journey that takes fans through 44 songs grouped into 10 acts, with each one portraying a different album conceptually. On stage alongside Swift are sixteen dancers, three backup vocalists and a live band of six instrumentalists, many of whom have toured with the singer for more than a decade.<\/p>\n

\u201cSomething of that magnitude, you just hope that it\u2019s going to be a match when you\u2019re working with somebody and it really was. I dig her music and I dig her and I love her vision,\u201d Swift\u2019s Eras Tour<\/em> choreographer, Mandy Moore<\/strong>, told Page Six<\/em><\/a> in November 2023 of the massive undertaking.\u00a0<\/i>\u201cIt\u2019s so nice to be on a team with somebody.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Moore admitted that bringing the project to life was anything but \u201ceasy,\u201d she praised Swift<\/a> for her professionalism and down-to-earth nature.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a ton of numbers in a very short amount of time, but I have to say, every day I went to work, I was just like, \u2018This is amazing,\u2019\u201d she gushed. \u201cWe\u2019re in this massive stadium, putting it up, rehearsing it, and [Taylor] just walks in, just normal, like, sits on the stage and wants to practice whatever. I just love that that\u2019s who she is!\u201d<\/p>\n

Keep scrolling for a full guide to Swift\u2019s Eras Tour backup dancers and vocalists:<\/p>\n

Kameron Saunders<\/h3>\n

The University of Missouri-Kansas City graduate has gone viral online for his performance during \u201cBejeweled.\u201d Prior to his time with Swift, Saunders has toured with several prominent dance companies including Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Saint Louis Ballet and Missouri Contemporary Ballet. He also appeared in 2023\u2019s The Color Purple<\/em> and the Ryan Reynolds<\/strong>-led Christmas movie Spirited<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Off stage, Kameron has a deeper connection to Swift as his brother, Khalen Saunders<\/strong>, used to play for the Kansas City Chiefs alongside her boyfriend, Travis Kelce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Kevin Scheitzbach<\/h3>\n

Typically working as a duo alongside brother Michael Scheitzbach<\/strong>, Kevin specializes in jazz funk and street styles of dance. He graduated as a high honors dance major from St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Arts Program in 2019.<\/p>\n

Kevin has worked at events like Paula Abdul\u2019s<\/strong> White Party, Coachella with 88Rising and various music videos. He previously appeared in Disney\u2019s Zombies 2, The Next Step, Rookie Blue<\/em> and Backstage<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Sam Mcwilliams<\/h3>\n

Fans first spotted Mcwilliams during his performance with Kevin during \u201cLover\u201d but has since become a Swiftie favorite for how he interacts with the crowd on stage. Prior to his work with Swift, Mcwilliams has danced for Bebe Rexha<\/strong> and Meghan Trainor<\/strong> and has performed on So You Think You Can Dance?<\/em> and at the American Music Awards.<\/p>\n

Raphael Thomas<\/h3>\n
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Thomas has become a fan favorite on the tour as he appears as Swift\u2019s on-stage love interest in \u201cStyle\u201d and during the famous \u201cTolerate It\u201d performance, where the two sit across a table from each other as their relationship falls apart.<\/p>\n

Prior to his time with the pop star, he performed with artists such as Mary J Blige<\/strong>, Janet Jackson<\/strong> and John Legend<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Taylor Banks<\/h3>\n

Banks has an extensive resume. She has performed with artists such as Jennifer Lopez<\/strong>, Justin Timberlake<\/strong>, Billie Eilish<\/strong>, Mariah Carey<\/strong>, Ciara<\/strong>, Cher<\/strong>, Mario<\/strong>, Dua Lipa<\/strong>, Muse and Carrie Underwood<\/strong>. In addition to her dance background, she\u2019s modeled for brands like Nike, Rebok and Skechers.<\/p>\n

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Jan Ravnik<\/h3>\n

In addition to Swift, Ravnik has been a backup dancer for Abdul, Mariah Carey <\/strong>and Bruno Mars<\/strong>. He\u2019s also appeared on X Factor<\/em> and Got Talent<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Natalie Reid<\/h3>\n

Reid graduated from Chapman University after majoring in dance. She later studied under Eras Tour<\/em> choreographer Moore at the Edge Performing Arts Center and has performed with artists such as Eilish, Lopez and Pitbull<\/strong>. She was also a Radio City Rockette for 11 seasons.<\/p>\n

Natalie Peterson<\/h3>\n

Peterson worked as the assistant choreographer for Karol G\u2019s<\/strong> Bichota Tour before joining Swift on the Eras Tour<\/em>. She is a graduate from Chapman University with two bachelor\u2019s degrees: Dance and Public Relations and Advertising.<\/p>\n

Tori Evans<\/h3>\n

After studying dance at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Evans went on to perform with artists like Blige, Cardi B <\/strong>and Jason Derulo<\/strong>. She has also danced on The Kelly Clarkson Show<\/em>, The Masked Singer<\/em> and The Price is Right<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Whyley Yoshimura<\/h3>\n

Yoshimura has worked with A-list artists such as Lopez, Jackson, Rihanna<\/strong>, Justin Bieber <\/strong>and\u00a0Christina Aguilera<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Tamiya Lewis<\/h3>\n

Lewis is an MVA pro dancer with Velocity Dance Convention, a national touring dance convention and competition.<\/p>\n

Audrey Douglass<\/h3>\n

Douglass has danced for Dua Lipa, Beyonc\u00e9<\/strong> and Gwen Stefani<\/strong>. She\u2019s also acted in 2016\u2019s La La Land<\/em>, Glee<\/em> and Parks and Recreation<\/em> and performed at the Grammys. Like Reid, she has worked as a NYC Rockette.<\/p>\n

Karen Chuang<\/h3>\n

A dancer, teacher and choreographer, Chuang has worked with artists like Jackson, Minaj, Lady Gaga<\/strong>, Pink<\/strong> and Khalid<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Jeslyn Gorman<\/h3>\n

Gorman has been working a backup vocalist since Swift\u2019s Red Tour<\/em> in 2013. In addition to teaming up with Swift, Gorman has performed with musicians like Trainor, Derulo, Nick Jonas <\/strong>and Rita Ora<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Melanie Nyema<\/h3>\n

Nyema first appeared on stage with Swift at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards and has since worked with the singer as a backup vocalist and dancer. She has also shared the stage with Taylor Hicks<\/strong> and Barry Manilow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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