Originally from Scottsdale, Arizona, Brian Friedman began dancing at the age of 11, and was running his own dance studio by the age of 16. As a young dancer, he worked with artists such as Paula Abdul, Celine Dion, Salt N Pepa, and Patti Labelle. Today, he is widely known for his choreography credits including Britney Spears, Beyonce, Cher, and Mariah Carey. He has served as both a judge and performer on countless shows, such as So You Think You Can Dance, The X Factor, and Dancing with the Stars. Friedman?s pieces are uniquely grand, graceful, and captivating, earning him a title as one of the most in-demand trendsetters in the industry.