Year: September 2003 - November 2003;
Countries: U.S.A.;
Dancers: 9;
Costume Changes: 5.
Shows: ~ 10;
Lengh: up to 45 minutes;
Tickets Price: unknown;
Set List:
01. "Toxic";
02. "Breathe On Me";
03. "Boys", "I'm a Slave 4 U";
04. "(I Got That) Boom Boom" feat. Ying Young Twins;
05. "Everytime";
06. "...Baby One More Time" (Cabare Remix);
07. "Me Against The Music";
Tour Dates: Unknown.
This promotional "In The Zone" tour was held in some major American cities such as New York and San Diego. Actually it wasn't a real promotional tour, just separate performances and special appearances. Britney made some surprise appearances through September till beginning of November. She visited many trendy nightclubs and surprized fans with her amazing little show.
The first concert of this little comeback tour was "NFL" show, where she performed three songs, including two of her old hits and a new song "Me Against The Music". Then there was a surprise party in "Rain" nightclub in Las Vegas. Britney also visited some other hotspots.
In New York Britney made a special TRL appearance, and performed her new songs in front of the screaming audience. And the last stop of her promotional campaign was a special show, recorded for ABC network.
This tour returned Britney into a spotlight and helped the singer to promote her "In The Zone" album, which was released several days before the tour had came to its end.
Dancers
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.
Aminah Laila Abdul-Jilil
Aminah was born on February 20, 1979 in Anchorage, AK. She moved to Los Angeles and started dancing.
Aminah worked with many amazing artists, such as Willa Ford ("Millenium" and "Nautica Girl" tours), Chayanne ("Boom Boom"), Robbie Williams, Mya ("Case Of The Ex"), 'N Sync, Mystikal, Christina Aguilera ("What A Girl Wants"), and Britney Spears, of course.
She appeared in Britney's video "Me Against The Music" and took part in her "Dream Within A Dream" and "Onyx Hotel" tours.
Aminah's dream is to open her own professional performing arts school some day and she would like to found a foundation to aid children.
Columbus Shot
Columbus Keith Short was born on September 19, 1982. He is an American dance choreographer and actor. He has choreographed Britney Spears' "In the Zone" tour, took part in her video "Me Against The Music", and also worked with Brian Friedman.
As an actor, choreographer and dancer, Columbus Short is quickly making a name for himself. Born in Kansas City, Short relocated to Los Angeles when he was five years old, and he immediately began working in a youth theater. He attended the Orange County High School of the Arts before leaving to join the Broadway tour of "Stomp". His acting debut came as a dancer in "You Got Served" (2004) and appeared in "Accepted" (2006), starring Justin Long. Recently, he had a lead role in the direct-to-DVD movie "Save the Last Dance 2" (2006) alongside Izabella Miko, and he currently is promoting his new movie "Stomp the Yard" (2007).
He has also appeared twice in the Disney Channel Original Series "That's So Raven" (2002) as Tre, a member of the fictional Boy band "Boyz n' Motion." Other TV appearances include "ER" (1994) and "Judging Amy" (1999). He was nominated for "American Choreography Award in 2004."
Penni Abrantes
Penni was born in California, and had been dancing ballet for 10 years since the age of 4. At 16 she started dancing jazz. Penni has competed in the "Showstopper" 2000-2002 competitions with "Dance Connection PAC" in Concord, CA. Since then, she has moved to Los Angeles, CA and has performed in Missy Elliot's music video, Raven Simone's video, and with Britney Spears on her promotional tour and ABC TV Special. Penni has also danced in the "Aladdin Show" at Disneyland's California Adventure theme park and danced for famous choreographers, Tina Landon and Brian Freedman.
In 2001 she entered "BLOC" agency and found her first job in Reyven Samon.
After this she was offered to work for Britney Spears, and her dream came true. She auditioned for Britney's promotional tour along with 400 other experienced dancers.
On August 3, 2003 Penny was signed to work for Britney. She took part in "Me Against The Music" video and appeared in promotional "In The Zone" Tour as well as Britney's "Onyx Hotel" tour.
Stephanie Mosely
Stephanie was born in 1984 in Vancouver. She knew from the age of nine that life would not be complete until she danced onstage with Janet Jackson. Stephanie books two television appearances with Janet Jackson. Many teachers and advisors encouraged her to be a modern dancer. "The Ailey organization wanted her," claimed Deb, "but she was determined to go in another direction....music videos and pop tours." Deb supported that dream unequivocally, feeling strongly that it's wrong to get in the way of anyone who's that focused, especially when the change when that person is family. So together, they did what it took to give Stephanie a shot.
Stephanie auditioned for Tokyo Disney. This job enabled Stephanie to save enough money to cover six months of living costs in Los Angeles. As part of the career plan, Stephanie's personal presentation surfaced. She is half black/half white. Today, she laughingly describes her look as "ethnic with big hair"...but it wasn't always that way. At first, she wore a weave, long straight hair, "because that's what all the mixed girls wore in music videos. "They were all beautiful," says Stephanie, "and I was like, okay, I'll wear a weave, too." Just before a Britney Spears audition, Steph was having her weave redone, and as they finished, she blurted out, "take it out, it's bugging me!" That was the first audition she did with natural hair. And she booked the gig.
Currently she is working in the popular Broadway musical "Side Show."
Teresa Espinosa
"I live in dancer world. All I do is dance. I practice it. Teach it. Create it. Dream it. Talk about it. Live it... I need a hobby!"
Teresa was born in 1974. She attended Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing Arts in East Dallas. She received her Bachelor Degree at he California Institute Of The Arts and started dancing.
Teresa worked with many people, including Britney Spears. She appeared in "Me Against The Music" video and "Onyx Hotel" tour.
She also worked for Janet Jackson ("The Velvet Rope" tour), Toni Braxton, Missy Elliott , P!nk ("Stupid Girls"), Youngstown ("I'll Be Your Everything"), Jump 5, Sandy & Jr, Mariah Carey, MYA, No Secrets, Will Smith, Miller Beer , Tyrese ("Criminal Mind"), Eve and Gwen Stefani, Rihanna, Nike, Ashlee Simpson , Miley Cyrus, Shania Twain, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez ("If You Had My Love"). She appeared in Nike, Sprite and Adidas commercials.
Currently she is working in the first ever full theatrical dance show "Eve".
Anthony Francisco
Tony always walks into the studio with a huge smile. He will always keep the smile as long as no one calls him, Anthony. He instantly puts everyone in a good mood. The only son of George and Eleanor Francisco, Tony is blessed with five sisters. Tony graduated from George Washington High School. Tony says, "If you wake up in the morning and the first thing you think about is dance, then you have to be a dancer!" Although Tony's life is dance, he also enjoys football, surfing, hacky-sacks, movies and just hanging around with friends.
He was a dancer of Britney Spears and took part in "Me Against The Music" video, "In the Zone" promotional tour.
Tony was a member of "SKIP Entertainment" till 2002.
Mario Henderson
Mario appeared in Britney's video "Me Against The Music" and he worked with Britney on her "In The Zone" promotional tour.
Other Mario's projects include role of the dancer at "You Got Served" (2004) movie.
Currently there are no any other details about this dancer.
Dario
Dario appeared in Britney's video "Me Against The Music" and he worked with Britney on her "In The Zone" promotional tour.
There are no any other details about this dancer.
