Year: June 28, 1999 - September 27, 1999;
Countries: South and North America, Canada, Asia;
Dancers: 7;
Costumes: 5.
Shows: 56;
Lengh: 90 minutes;
Tickets Prise: $100-800;
Set List:
01. Introduction: School Roll Call;
02. "(You Drive Me) Crazy";
03. "Soda Pop";
04. "Born to Make You Happy";
05. "From the Bottom of My Broken Heart";
06. "Vogue" intro;
07. Medley:
- "Material Girl"
- "Nasty Boy";
- "Black Cat";
08. "The Beat Goes On";
09. Dancers Interlude;
10. "I Will Be There";
11. "Open Arms";
12. "Sometimes";
13. "...Baby One More Time";
Tour Dates
June 28, 1999 - Pompano Beach, Florida;
June 29, 1999 - Tampa, Florida;
July 1, 1999 - Atlanta, Georgia;
July 2, 1999 - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina;
July 3, 1999 - Doswell, Virginia;
July 5, 1999 - Bethel, New York (Woodstock Concert);
July 6, 1999 - Washington, District of Columbia;
July 7, 1999 - New York, New York;
July 8, 1999 - Hershey, Pennsylvania;
July 9, 1999 - Scranton, Pennsylvania;
July 10, 1999 - Darien Lake, New York;
July 11, 1999 - Schenectady, New York;
July 13, 1999 - Hamilton, Ontario;
July 14, 1999 - Toronto, Ontario;
July 16, 1999 - Ottawa, Ontario;
July 17, 1999 - Montreal, Quebec;
July 20, 1999 - Winnipeg, Manitoba;
July 21, 1999 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan;
July 22, 1999 - Edmonton, Alberta;
July 23, 1999 - Calgary, Alberta;
July 25, 1999 - Vancouver, British Colombia;
July 26, 1999 - Seattle, Washington;
July 27, 1999 - Hillsboro, Oregon;
July 29, 1999 - Oakland, California;
July 30, 1999 - Paso Robles, California;
July 31, 1999 - Universal City, California ;
August 3, 1999 - Brighton, Colorado;
August 4, 1999 - Denver, Colorado;
August 6, 1999 - Arlington, Texas;
August 7, 1999 - Houston, Texas;
August 8, 1999 - New Orleans, Louisiana;
August 10, 1999 - Memphis, Tennessee;
August 11, 1999 - Nashville, Tennessee;
August 13, 1999 - Eureka, Missouri;
August 14, 1999 - Omaha, Nebraska;
August 15, 1999 - Sioux Falls, South Dakota;
August 17, 1999 - Rosemont, Illinois;
August 18, 1999 - Columbus, Ohio;
August 19, 1999 - Lewisburg, West Virginia;
August 20, 1999 - Adrian, Michigan;
August 21, 1999 - Orlando, Florida;
August 25, 1999 - Indianapolis, Indiana;
August 26, 1999 - Cleveland, Ohio;
August 27, 1999 - Kings Island, Ohio;
August 29, 1999 - Upper Darby, Pennsylvania;
August 30, 1999 - Essex Junction, Vermont;
September 1, 1999 - Boston, Massachusetts;
September 2, 1999 - Syracuse, New York;
September 3, 1999 - Wallingford, Connecticut;
September 4, 1999 - Baltimore, Maryland;
September 5, 1999 - Allentown, Pennsylvania;
September 10, 1999 - Salt Lake City, Utah;
September 11, 1999 - Hutchinson, Kansas;
September 12, 1999 - Detroit, Michigan;
September 14, 1999 - Allegan, Michigan;
September 15, 1999 - York, Pennsylvania;
September 27, 1999 - Chep Lap Kok, Hong Kong;
On June 28, 1999 at "The Amphitheater" in Pompano Beach, Florida, "Jive" recording artist Britney Spears began a headlining US tour in support of her #1, then 4x platinum debut album, "...Baby One More Time." Presented by "Tommy Jeans", the Britney Spears tour continued through September 15 in York, Pennsylvania.
The tour found Britney not only singing her own hits, but also paying tribute to her idols, singing the songs of her idols: Madonna's "Material Girl", Matia Carey's "Open Arms" and two from Janet Jackson, "Nasty Boys" and "Black Cat". Britney's opening acts for this show included a singer named Michael Fredo, Tonny Hilfiger's nephew, Steps, C-Note, P.Y.T. and Sugar Hill Gang, among the others.
The average size stage was decorated with a big golden ladder in the middle. Relief steps gave an improbable effect along with "Britney Spears" inscription above. Both sides of the stage were decorated with semicircular pedestals. The stage was compact but really nice.
After performing "(You Drive Me) Crazy" Britney welcomed the crowed, "I'm happy to be here with you. This is the first tour of my very own and I've made one rule - we're going to have fun! Are you ready?" And when the music started she continued, "Where are my dancers? Ah, here they are!" She wore a pink shiny halter top and white vinyl pants with pink patches on them.
"Soda Pop" performance finished with Britney conversation with the audience. "Before I will sing the next song, I want to ask you a question. How many of you have ever been in love? I know that love is the most tremendous feeling. You are happy and nothing worries you. This song is for all of you." She invited a guest from the audience for the next number "Born to Make You Happy". Her next song "From the Bottom of My Broken Heart" Britney addressed to the crowed again, "I want to tell a little story. Anyone of you can relate to it. You know, I had a boyfriend before he had broken my heart. And I will never love him again. That was a story..."
After a little break Britney changed her outfit into a white pearl dress, black boa, black gloves and black shoes. She performed several cover versions of her idols' songs, including Sher's "The Beat Goes On". After performing "I Will Be There" Britney changed again. This time it was a short white top and a baby blue pants. She performed "Sometimes." A Catholic school uniform was the last outfit of the show and Britney performed "...Baby One More Time."
The tour rolled on throughout the country, thrilling young fans and baffling critics nation-wide. One newspaper noted that Britney proved that "youth is a king in pop culture." While Britney fans loved her energetic performances, the nation's music critics weren't as admiring. They pointed that Britney was lip-synching, referring to focus on her dancing.
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.
Alex Estornel
Alex was born on May 3, 1979. He was one of first dancers, who worked with Britney on her "...Baby One More Time" ? "Crazy 2K" tours.
He appeared in following videos:
- "Born To Make You Happy";
- "Sometimes";
- "Oops!.. I Did It Again".
Alex also worked with Jennifer Lopez. He appeared in "Love Don't Cost A Thing" and "Play" videos.
He appeared in "Darrin's Dance Grooves" project, and was in "Nike" and "Sketchers" commercials.
Right now he is a stage director of Latin Multi-Media Musical.
Nick Florez
Nick was born on November 3, 1975 in Texas. He worked with Britney Spears on her "Oops!...I Did It Again", "(You Drive Me) Crazy" and "Baby One More Time" tours.
Nick appeared in following Britney's videos:
- "Sometimes",
- "Crazy";
- "Born To Make You Happy";
- "Oops!...I Did It Again";
- "Me Against The Music".
He also worked with Janet Jackson, Will Smith, Jordan Knight, Blink 182, Paulina Rubio, Anastacia, Jewel, Queen Latifah, Ashanti, Lil' Kim and Selena.
Nick is a quite popular person. He appeared in "Star Search", took part in "Weird Science" TV show and appeared in a Disney show "That's So Raven" (2003). Among his commercial credits, he was cast by Spike Lee to play "Zeke" with Beyonce Knowles in the newest Pepsi campaign.
Channeling an intense energy and dynamic style, Nick Florez has become one of today's most recognizable and reputable dancers. Nick has utilized his extensive training in ballet, jazz, modern, tap and hip-hop in working with the elite of the entertainment industry. Ultimately Nick's love and passion for performance coupled with his own vision and aesthetic have ignited his desire to choreograph and conceptualize for a new generation of visual art. Currently he is teaching at "Elite Danceworx" center.
Jeri Slaughter
Jeri Slaughter was born on September 24, 1978 in California.
He worked with Britney Spears on her "...Baby One More Time" tour and appeared following Britney videos:
- "...Baby One More Time";
- "Sometimes".
He also worked with Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith ("Wild, Wild West"), Nobody's Angel ( "If You Wanna Dance"), Jordan Knight, Mya ("Case of the Ex"), Aaliyah ("Try Again"), Geri Halliwell, Debra Cox, Janet Jackson, 'N Sync and Christina Aguilera ("Come On Over", "Voice Within", "Fighter").
His commercial credits include "GAP," "Sprite," and "Adidas." He also appeared in a movie "Gigli" (2003) with Jennifer Lopez.
