Janell Burgess
- Actress
A native Californian, Janell Burgess began dancing at a very young age
where she received excellent training from the Ballet Pacifica
Conservatory. She has been the recipient of the Tremaine Scholarship,
Disneyland Creativity Award, and Giordano Merit Scholarship. She is
also an American Legion Award winner for her advocacy in teaching dance
in public schools throughout Southern California. Janell has performed
with well-known companies such as Anaheim Ballet, Ballet Pacifica, Jazz
Spectrum, L..A. Contemporary, R.A.D.P. and Mitchel Evan's Mime Project.
She has performed for Disney, Universal Studios, and danced on tour
with Steve Reid's Dreamscapes as well as concert violinist Bijan
Mortezavi. Her television and film credits include: Gene Simmon's
Family Jewels, The View, 2008 Olympics Basketball opening ceremony, and
commercial for Rockin' Body Workout. Now a showgirl in Las Vegas,
Janell has shared her talents with the cast of Donn Arden's Jubilee! at
Bally's hotel and casino. She can now be seen dancing the choreography
of Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchel at Planet Hollywood in Peepshow.
