| Janelle Issis | |
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| Season | Season 9 |
| Birthday | April 24, 1988 |
| Age | 35 |
| Hometown | Vestavia Hills, Alabama |
| So You Think You Can Dance Profile | |
| Age during Season | 24 |
| Partner(s) | Dareian Kujawa |
| Placement | Top 14 |
| All-Star Profile | |
Janelle Jalila Issis (born April 24, 1988) is a Belly Dancer. She competed in the ninth season of So You Think You Can Dance and placed in the Top 14.
Biography[]
Issis first started dancing and performing at the age of 4. She is extensively trained in belly dancing, jazz, and tap and continued to study a multitude of dance styles including hip hop, jazz and modern at the University of Alabama under the direction of Professor Cornelius Carter of Alvin Ailey. For several years she has been preparing herself to step into the commercial industry by attending summer classes and events in New York and Los Angeles.
So You Think You Can Dance[]
Janelle first auditioned for season 9 in Atlanta, Georgia.
To see all of Janelle Issis's performances from Season 9, click here.
Post-SYTYCD[]
Issis is currently teaching at Broadway Dance Center.[1]
Gallery[]
Videos[]
Trivia[]
- Janelle is the first belly dancer to make it in to the Top 20.
- Her favorite color is purple.
- She likes to write raps.
External Link[]
- Template:Official Site
| Season 9 Contestants |
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Alexa Anderson · Amber Jackson · Amelia Lowe · Audrey Case · Brandon Mitchell · Chehon Wespi-Tschopp · Cole Horibe · Cyrus Spencer · Daniel Baker · Dareian Kujawa · Eliana Girard · George Lawrence · Janaya French · Janelle Issis · Lindsay Arnold · Matthew Kazmierczak · Nick Bloxsom-Carter · Tiffany Maher · Will Thomas · Witney Carson |