Travis Payne

Payne also served as the associate producer for This Is It and along with the director, Kenny Ortega, was extensively and intimately involved in the making of the film.

To date, This Is It worldwide gross revenue totaled $261.3 million during its theatrical run, making it the highest-grossing documentary or concert movie of all time.

He is also a two-time recipient of the Music Video Producers Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Choreography for his work with the Brian Setzer Orchestra and Ally McBeal.

In December 2009, Payne was featured with a write-up in the Michael Jackson Opus and recognized for his choreography and contribution to his work with the King of Pop.

He subsequently appeared with Prince, Debbie Allen, En Vogue, TLC, and Michael Jackson on his Dangerous World Tour.

[citation needed] As a result of his work with Jackson, Payne was exposed to the entire creative process and began to choreograph for various other stars.

On July 7, 2009, Payne helped choreograph the Michael Jackson memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, which was broadcast live around the world, from the U.S. to Slovakia to parts of Asia, with an estimated one billion viewers.

In December 2009, Payne also choreographed Lady Gaga on The Monster Ball Tour as well as provided direction for her performances on the 2009 American Music Awards, The Jay Leno Show, and Ellen.

Da FunkyMystic) and Dres Reid taught over 1500 dancing inmates to perform "The Drill" as part of the song "They Don't Care About Us" which was videotaped to coincide with the This Is It DVD and Blu-ray release on January 25, 2010.

The different acts will compete for a $500,000 prize in front of the panel of judges, and viewers will eventually get to vote for their favorite dancers during the semifinal and final rounds.