DanceLife (also known as J.Lo's DanceLife in the UK) is a 2007 dance-oriented US TV reality show, featuring and produced by Jennifer Lopez. The series follows the lives of six dancers trying to break into the world of professional dance and trying to "make it" in Hollywood.
DanceLife premiered on January 15, 2007 and concluded its first season on March 5, 2007. The show has had guest appearances from Nelly Furtado, Mary J. Blige, Omarion, the Pussycat Dolls and Ashlee Simpson.
The theme song is "Find A New Way" by Young Love.
Cast
Blake McGrath
The Canadian, who was a 3rd place male in the first season of So You Think You Can Dance, is a sought after dancer in Hollywood with a long list of credits including: dancing for Madonna; starring in Rent and doing commercials for iPod and GAP.
Staci Flood
The former Pussycat Dolls member who has been dancing professionally for over a decade has performed with Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Christina Aguilera and her film credits include Collateral, and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. Her career ambitions include singing, with a proposed CD release.
Michelle "Jersey" Maniscalco
The former Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader and Las Vegas showgirl from New Jersey, has trained in everything from acrobatics to ballet, and is hoping that dance will be her ticket to fame and her way out of debt. Also known as Jersey.
Kenny Wormald
The former baseball player from Boston with a "Southey" accent to prove it, got his first big break dancing with Jennifer Lopez and has since danced in videos with Madonna, Nelly Furtado, Mariah Carey and Prince.
Nolan Padilla
After teaching himself how to dance by watching Janet Jackson videos, he moved to LA from Wyoming with no car, no connections, no money and a dark past and is hoping his hard work and talent will lead him to a big break and a big paycheck, but for the moment he's not giving up his day job. In episode 7, "Double Booked," in a conversation with his mother, Nolan talked about how his relationship with his father has become strained due to his coming out. During episode 8, "The Last Dance," Nolan and his father reconcile when Nolan's father attends his performance at New York's Gay Pride Celebration.
Celestina Aladekoba
With almost no professional training, the beautiful Celestina, who is originally from Nigeria, has become a music video "It Girl" after recently co-starring in Prince's "Black Sweat" video. The driven performer sees dance as a first step to greater success.