‘The Color Purple’s’ Fatima Robinson and Parris Goebel Lead World Choreography Award Winners

Fatima Robinson (“The Color Purple”) and Parris Goebel (“Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show”) took home top honors at the World Choreography Awards.

The awards were handed out on Sunday night in Los Angeles.

Other winners included Tessandra Chavez for her work on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and Jon Boogz for Starz’s “Blindspotting.”

In a statement to Variety, founder and producer Allen Walls said, “I congratulate all of tonight’s nominees and winners. This Awards Show illustrates our intent to highlight the depth of exceptional talent in our industry. In our 14th year, there were over 275 submissions. We are the Oscars of Dance.”

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Robinson fused hip-hop, dance, African history, tap, jazz and even Jamaican moves as she crafted the musical numbers in “The Color Purple.” One highlight was “Push da Button” performed by Taraji P. Henson’s Shug Avery. Robinson made sure there were plenty of props including handkerchiefs, scarves and even a cane. The idea was she always had something to play with. “I gave her movements, so she had somewhere to go and it wasn’t just a flat performance on stage.”

On episodic, Jon Boogz took home the award for his work on “Blindspotting.” From choreographing ten-minute numbers to crafting a story of racism through dance, Boogz had to work with the cast. Early in season 2, Boogz used a dreamlike dance sequence to teach a valuable history lesson. Said Boogz, “We came up with this idea to do this representation through three different generations: slavery, civil rights and modern day.”

Full list of winners below.

Motion Pictures
Christopher Gattelli – “Wonka”
Jennifer White, associate Kisa Welham – “Barbie”
Justin Peck, associate Craig Salstein – “Maestro”
Alison Faulk, Luke Broadlick, contributing Leo Moctezuma, associates Anthony Bartley and Charlie Bartley – “Magic Mike’s Last Dance”
Fatima Robinson, associates Adrian Wiltshire and Tia Rivera – “The Color Purple”

Television Award Show/Special:
Lukas McFarlane – “Eurovision,” Rita Ora
Parris Goebel – “Video Music Awards,” Karol G
Sean Bankhead – “Billboard Music Awards,” Tate McRae
Tessandra Chavez – “Disney Magical Holiday Celebration”
Parris Goebel – “Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show”

Television Reality/Variety Show:
Tessandra Chavez – “The Kelly Clarkson Show”
Mark Ballas – “Dancing with the Stars,” “Give It To Me Baby”
Luam Keflezgy – “Dancing with the Stars,” Season 32 Opening
Jason Gilkison – “Strictly Come Dancing,” Disney’s 100th Birthday
Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson – “Dancing with the Stars,” Len Goodman Tribute

Commercials:
Noelle Marsh – “Motorola”
Parris Goebel – “TRESemmé”
Sean Bankhead – “Retire Inequality”
Charlie Mayhew, associate Stephanie McMann – “Smirnoff”
Charlie Mayhew, associate Joanne Rolison and Nilly Cetin – “Blue Moon Beer”

Television Episodic:
Jon Boogz – “Blindspotting,” “San Quentin Blues”
Marguerite Derricks – “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
Jon Boogz, associate Malaena Eagle – “Blindspotting,” “History”
Louise Hradsky, Jeffrey Mortensen – “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies,” “Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’”
Jamal Sims, associates Louise Hradsky and Jeffrey Mortensen – “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies”

Digital Content Independent:
Jaci Royal – “Master”
Paris Cavanagh – “Hope”
Brooke Gilmous – “Carefully”
Natalya Z, Hokuto Konishi – “I’m Sorry”
Robbie Blue – “Dance Dance Shimmy Celebration Extravaganza”

Music Video:
Shay Latukolan – “Jungle,” “Back on 74”
Noel Bajandas – “Tiago Raul,” “Lágrimas Secas”
Mel Charlot – “Dominique Fils-Aimé,” “My Mind At Ease”
Makenzie Chbeeb and Phillip Chbeeb – “Sleeping at Last,” “Turning Page”
Shay Latukolan – “Jungle,” “Candle Flame”

Digital Content:
Kinjaz – “Making Moves”
Tyce Diorio – “Blackbird”
Nicole Kirkland – “Hey Mickey”
Parris Goebel – “Nike Woman Show”
Marissa Heart – “NFL Thursday Night Football”