Allison Holker Boss (born January 6, 1988) is an American dancer, choreographer, and television personality. She gained prominence as a contestant, all-star, and eventually a judge on the Fox reality competition series ''So You Think You Can Dance''. She is also widely known for her role as a professional dancer on ABC's ''Dancing with the Stars''.
Early Life and Training
Born in Orem, Utah, Holker began dancing at an early age. She received extensive training in various dance styles, including jazz, ballet, tap, hip-hop, and contemporary dance. She attended Timpanogos High School, where she was part of the dance program.Career
So You Think You Can Dance
Holker first appeared on ''So You Think You Can Dance'' in Season 2 (2006), where she reached the top 8. Her powerful and expressive contemporary style made her a fan favorite. She returned to the show in Season 7 (2010) as an All-Star, partnering with contestants for several seasons. In 2024, she joined the judging panel for ''So You Think You Can Dance'' Season 18.Dancing with the Stars
In 2014, Holker joined the cast of professional dancers on ''Dancing with the Stars'' for its 19th season. She competed for several seasons, achieving notable success:- Season 19: Partnered with Mean Joe Greene (eliminated Week 1).
- Season 20: Partnered with Riker Lynch, finishing in 2nd place.
- Season 21: Partnered with Andy Grammer, reaching Week 8.
- Season 23: Partnered with Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds (eliminated Week 4).
- Season 24: Partnered with Hayes Grier (eliminated Week 5).
- Season 25: Partnered with Frankie Muniz, finishing in 3rd place.
- Season 27: Partnered with Joe Amabile (eliminated Week 6).
Other Work
Beyond these prominent roles, Holker has a diverse career in entertainment:- Film: She appeared in the Disney Channel movies ''High School Musical'' (2006) and ''High School Musical 2'' (2007), and the dance film ''Make Your Move 3D'' (2013).
- Television: Holker has performed on various television shows and specials, including the Academy Awards and the MTV Video Music Awards.
- Choreography: She is an Emmy-nominated choreographer, recognized for her work on television and live performances.
- Hosting: Holker has also taken on hosting duties, notably with her late husband, Stephen "tWitch" Boss.