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Hundreds try out to be Beyonce dancers

(AP)
Updated: 2007-01-08 08:48




Beyonce Knowles poses backstage during MTV's 'Total Request Live' at the
MTV Times Square Studios Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006 in New York. (AP
Photo/Jason DeCrow)

HOUSTON - A nationwide talent search for dancers fleet-footed enough to
back up Beyonce Knowles came to the pop diva's hometown as hundreds
turned out to audition for 40 open slots.

The would-be performers took turns Saturday moving through choreographed
routines to such Beyonce hits as "Deja Vu," while cameras recorded their
footwork and choreographer Frank Gaston studied their style.

Houston was the third location in the cross-country search, following
auditions in Atlanta and Los Angeles. After two more stops, in New York
and Chicago, Gaston and Beyonce will review the tapes.

There will be 30 finalists from each city. The finalists get a trip to
either New York or Los Angeles, where the numbers will be pared to the
final 40.

The selected dancers will earn $1,500 to $3,000 a week and get extensive
exposure at Beyonce's performances, said Gaston, who choreographs
Beyonce's videos and has worked with En Vogue and Toni Braxton.









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