Year: November 1998 - January 1999;
Countries: South and North America;
Dancers: 4;
Costumes: 2;
Shows: Unknown;
Lengh: 26 minutes;
Tickets Price: Unknown;
Set List:
01. "(You Drive Me) Crazy";
02. "Thinkin' About You";
03. "Born To Make You Happy";
04. "Sometimes";
05. "...Baby One More Time".
Tour Dates: Unknown;
In the spring of 1998, 'N Sync's debut album was finally released in America nearly two years after the same disc had been pressed overseas.It was a gig that any new artist would have killed for, but Britney was especially delighted because it meant being reunited with her old friends, J.C. Chasez and Justin Timberlake from "The New Mickey Mouse Club." It was a great chance for Britney to expose her music to an even larger audience, but she knew it wouldn't be easy. Britney was thrilled. After cutting only one album, she was being offered a national tour.
The first 'N Sync American tour was ready to begin in Orlando on 17 November. Britney was the only guest being the opening act is never the long straw but, nevertheless, an essential part of growing up in the music business. The thousands of screaming girls were not too bothered about the girl in the video on TRL premiered a month ago. They were there to see the boys. Britney found that their young female fans weren't exactly thrilled to have to watch another girl joggig the stage where their beloved 'N Sync boys should be. They would scream, "We love 'N Sync" while Britney was on stage, she had a bit of a challenge in winning them over. But she did it - slowly but surely 'N Sync fans became hers. "There were all these girls in the audience but I was able to win them over in the end", Britney told "Billboard" magazine.
Her other ace was the growing popularity of her hit song. Britney was really nervous but she had years of training to fall back on. It was an intensive time.
Britney loved touring but not everything always went perfectly. She remembers one performance when she was dancing across the stage and her foot slipped on a cupcake that someone had thrown. She took a nasty spill and landed heavily on her bottom. Her dancers helped her up and, like the true professional she is, Britney carried on with the show. She's also lost her headset on-stage during a song. Then there was the time she tried to disguise a pimple on her face with eyeliner so it would look like a beauty spot. Unfortunately the "beauty spot" ended up looking like a big old mess after her sweaty routine smeared the make-up all over her face! There are bound to be more embarrassing moments along the line, but Britney has learned that the show must go on no matter what happens. Britney was enjoying every minute of crossing the country - and learning so much.
At the end of each show, Britney and two of her dancers, Andre and T.J., took their bows and made way for the boys. 'N Sync high-five her - she did a great job and they are proud of their gal pal.
This tour helped Britney to increase the sales of the "...Baby One More Time" album, released in January 12, 1999. The 'N Sync Opening Act tour finished at the end of January.
Dancers
Andre Fuentes
Andre was born on September 7, 1975.
He has been working with Britney since her "Mall Tour" till her "Dream Within a Dream" Tour.
Andre appeared in Britney's videos:
- "Sometimes";
- "Born To Make You Happy";
- "(You Drive Me) Crazy";
- "Oops!.. I Did It Again";
- "I'm A Slave 4 U";
- "Overprotected".
He was a dancer in an episode of "Kids Incorporated" TV series (1993), as well as "Boy Meets World" TV series (1994). He appeared in musical drama "The Birdcage" (1996) and movie "The Longest Yard" (2005).
He also worked with Prince on a video "The Greatest Romance That Has Ever Been Sold" and danced in No Doubt's video "Bathwater". He appeared in TV-commercials and other projects, including carnival "Choreographers Ball."
Right now Andre Fuentes teaching at the "Edge Performing Arts Center" in Los Angeles.
Tray Jeremy Espinoza (T.J.)"I'm the only one who's responsible for my success. If I believe in myself, I can achieve."T.J. was born on August 10, 1980. Trey is American, but he has Indian, Spanish, and French roots. Even though he started his dance career at the age of 19, working with Britney, he was in modeling business before.
T.J. appeared in Britney's videos:
- "...Baby One More Time";
- "(You Drive Me) Crazy";
- "Sometimes";
- "Born To Make You Happy";
- "Oops!.. I Did It Again".
He has been working with Britney on her "Mall Tour", "Baby One More Time" ? "Crazy 2K" tours.
He also danced for Brandy ("Best Friends"), Gloria Estefan ("Out Of Nowhere") and worked on following projects: "MTV Diary: Christina Aguilera", "Time Out With Britney Spears", "Britney Spears Live And More", "Sisquo's Shakedown" and many others. He appeared in "She's All That" (1999) and "That Thing You Do!" (1996) movies. He was managing LaLaine and worked on debut album "If No One Loves Me" and singe "Even If". His music was not successful.
He was one of Britney's favorite dancers and was seen with Britney last time in the beginning of 2007.
Antania Ante
Tania was born on November 23, 1979 in San Francisco, she is Filipino. She started dancing at the age of 6.
Tania Ante's career has taken her all over the world performing in film, television, music videos, and musical theatre. She is one of the original dancers for Britney Spears and toured the US and Europe with her for three years. She has appeared in her first five videos including "Baby One More Time", "You Drive Me Crazy", and "Oops, I Did It Again". She took part in "Mall Tour", "Crazy 2K", "Baby One More Time" and "Oops!.. I Did It Again" tours.
Tania can be seen in the film "Rent" dancing in the "Tango Maureen" scene. She has also performed with Val Kilmer in "The Ten Commandments" musical in Hollywood. Other credits include 'N Sync, Usher, Monica, Chris Rock, Tamia, Notorious B.I.G. and Next
Before working with Britney Spears she took part in "Power Rangers" tour.
Right now she is teaching dance at "Hollywood Vibe" and focused on acting career.
Charissa Seaman
Charissa was born on November 30, 1980 in New York. She moved to California and started dancing.
She danced her entire life and was a very successful dancer including being the top soloist almost every year. Charissa got her first job at 16 as a back-up dancer for a singer in Nashville, TN. She left high school and dance for a year to work in TN and then came back to finish her last year at "Strutt Dance Center" and graduate high school. After graduation she moved to Los Angeles and immediately started working in the business.
Charissa has worked with Britney Spears on her world tours: "Oops I did it Again", "...Baby One More Time". She performed in videos for Britney Spears:
- "Baby One More Time";
- "(You Drive Me) Crazy";
- "Sometimes";
- "Born To Make You Happy";
- "Oops!.. I Did It Again"
She also worked with Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton, Smashmouth, and Mr. Jones.
She currently has reoccurring roles on The Young and the Restless, and Passions and has been in several movies including Man on the Moon and Living out Loud. Charissa currently resides in Los Angeles and still continues to audition and work in the business. She also tours with Showstoppers teaching and choreographing with their convention.
Last time Charissa was seen with Britney Spears in the end of 2003.
