Born to Dance (TV series)
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Born to Dance is a reality dance competition show for females on BET
starring Laurieann Gibson which debuted on August 2, 2011 at 10:00pm. Contestants will compete for a prize of $50,000 which will go to the winner. Auditions for the show were held in New York City, Los Angeles and Atlanta. The series premier averaged 1.2 million viewers. On the final episode broadcast September 20, 2011, LaTonya Swann was announced as the winner.
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starring Laurieann Gibson which debuted on August 2, 2011 at 10:00pm. Contestants will compete for a prize of $50,000 which will go to the winner. Auditions for the show were held in New York City, Los Angeles and Atlanta. The series premier averaged 1.2 million viewers. On the final episode broadcast September 20, 2011, LaTonya Swann was announced as the winner.
Show format
The 20 contestants are:| Name | City | State | Episode Eliminated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra "Lexi" Rae Yeado | Dallas | TX | 2nd |
| Andrea Gilmore | Van Nuys | CA | 6th |
| Christina Elese Webber | Birmingham | AL | 3rd |
| Endya Lauren Riley | Cincinnati | OH | 2nd |
| Hennessy Rubio | Reseda | CA | 8th |
| Jahleeka "Jelly" Shakii Morris | Decatur | GA | 7th |
| Jessica Shull | Canyon Country | CA | 7th |
| Kaleila Jordan | North Hollywood | CA | 4th |
| Keisha Nicole Hughes | Charlotte | NC | 5th |
| Kristen Michelle Massenburg | Atlanta | GA | 4th |
| Kristina "KC" Castellano | Brooklyn | NY | 8th |
| Latasha Renee Bryant | Greensboro | NC | 3rd |
| Latonya Swann | District Heights | MD | Winner |
| Lydia Sims | Detroit | MI | 6th |
| Neidra Danielle Lemon | Killeen | TX | 3rd |
| Quiana "Ice" Atherly | Laurel | MD | 7th |
| Sarah Mahmoodzaidehkhoei-Mundo | Katy | TX | 3rd |
| Shannon Berry | Canoga Park | CA | 2nd |
| Theresa "TT" Patterson | Jacksonville | FL | 3rd |
| Theresa Stone | Manorville | NY | 5th |
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