The backup dance crew has been a mainstay of every Beyonce show since the first Dangerous in Love tour in 2003. The recent Renaissance tour is no different, with Hannah Douglass being the captain of the dance crew.
Unless you’re a very big Beyoncé stan, there’s a good chance that her name may have given you the slip. Although she’s been a part of Beyoncé’s crew since 2012.
No worries! In today’s article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about Hannah. From her background to how she came to dance for Beyoncé and more!
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Who Is Hannah Douglass?
Hannah Douglass was born on October 17th, 1987, in California. As of the date of publication of this article, she’s 35 years old.
For over a decade, Hannah Douglass has made her mark in the dance community of Los Angeles as one of its best dancers and choreographers.
She began to gain traction when she starred in the hit TV series Glee as a cheerleader. From this appearance, she caught the eyes of Beyoncé and became a member of her dancing crew at the Super Bowl halftime show performance.
Over the years, she’s made a name for herself as the backup dancer for Beyoncé and an independent dancer, choreographer, and actress.
As you’ll later learn, Hannah has roles in dozens of TV shows and movies.
You can follow her on Instagram at here: https://www.instagram.com/hannahdlaine/
Hannah Douglass’ Family
Not much is known about Hannah’s family. From the little information about her, she has dated one of her co-stars on Glee: Grant Dustin.
Hannah Douglass’ Body Measurement
Hannah is about 5’5” (1.75 meters) tall. Her weight is unknown.
Hannah Douglass’ Net Worth
Her net worth isn’t public information, either.
But it’s been estimated that with the numerous movie and show deals that she’s had for the last couple of years, her asset is worth around $1.6 million.
Hannah Douglass’ Early Life And Education
Much of her early life and education records aren’t public information.
However, like many famous dancers and choreographers in Los Angeles, she was introduced to the art of dance at a young age.
Hannah dedicated herself to extensive training, investing countless hours to pursue her dream of becoming a professional dancer.
From 2006 to 2007, she received a scholarship for an intensive year-long training program, further refining her skills.
The hard work paid off, as about five years later, Hannah found herself sharing the stage with none other than Beyoncé – one of the world’s biggest pop stars – for the very first time!
Hannah Douglass’ Dancing Career
Her resume is truly impressive.
Hannah has performed on live stages and television screens alongside some of the biggest names in the music industry.
She has shared the spotlight with A-listers like Jay-Z, Britney Spears, Big Sean, Liam Payne, The Weeknd, and even Snoop Dogg, just to name a few.
You might even recognize her from her incredible performances at high-profile events like the Super Bowl. Hannah’s talent has also graced the stages of prestigious award shows like the Grammys and the Oscars.
But Hannah’s abilities don’t stop at performing.
She is also a passionate dance instructor, dedicating herself to sharing her knowledge and expertise with others.
She has hosted numerous master classes and workshops, allowing aspiring dancers to discover their passion for dancing.
Hannah Douglass As Beyonce Dance Captain
Since 2013, Hannah has been beside Queen Bey in just about every performance as a member of her backup dance crew.
She toured the globe on four monumental tours: “The Mrs. Carter Show”, “On the Run” with Jay-Z and Beyoncé, the “Formation World Tour”, and the “On the Run II” tour.
As you can probably guess, becoming a member of Beyoncé’s dance crew is incredibly difficult. A recurring member even more so.
Though not much is known about their interactions off-stage, we can guess that Beyoncé and Hannah have chemistry as both friends and co-workers (if you can’t already tell by their electric performances at each performance on tour!)
So, it’s not at all surprising when we receive news that she’s going to be the team captain for the Renaissance tour. It’s a long time coming!
Hannah Douglass’ Movies & TV Shows
Outside of show-biz, Hannah is also active in the movie business.
Hannah is cast in several notable films like La La Land (which won multiple awards, including BAFTA, the Academy Award, and the Golden Globe), Valley Girl, What to Expect When You’re Expecting, Footloose, Iron Man 2, Dance Flick, Bedtime Stories, and Vice.
She’s also been featured in several reality TV shows, like Dancing with the Stars and Late Night’s Show!
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Final Words
Hannah Douglass’s ascent in the world of dance is nothing short of remarkable. Though we don’t know much about her as a person, it’s not hard to respect her clear talent as a dancer and choreographer.
Beyoncé – with her wise eyes for talents – sure made a good pick when she made Hannah her team captain!
We’re excited to see how the new formation is going to perform throughout the tour.