Parris Goebel is the founder and main choreographer of the Palace Dance Studio, which has produced dance crews such as ReQuest, Sorority, Bubblegum, and the Royal Family.
17 Facts About Parris Goebel
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Parris Goebel has earned three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her choreography work on the Amazon Prime Video television specials Savage X Fenty Show, Savage X Fenty Show: Vol.
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Parris Goebel is of Samoan, Chinese, and Scottish descent, and grew up in South Auckland.
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Parris Goebel was interested in dance from a young age and started hip-hop dance lessons when she was 10.
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Parris Goebel has worked with artists including Ciara, Ariana Grande, Little Mix, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, Big Bang, 2NE1, CL, Taeyang.
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Parris Goebel's work has included choreographing routines and starring in music videos and movies.
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Parris Goebel went on to choreograph and direct all thirteen of Justin Bieber's Purpose: The Movement videos.
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In 2012, Parris Goebel starred on both America's Best Dance Crew and Dancing With the Stars Australia.
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Parris Goebel then worked on Jennifer Lopez's 2012 world tour and performed with her on the American Idol season 11 finale.
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Parris Goebel went on to choreograph and take on a role in the American 3D dance film Step Up: All In, released on 8 August 2014.
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In 2015, Parris Goebel was the leading choreographer for New Zealand's first hip-hop feature film, Born to Dance.
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Parris Goebel appeared in Farmer's behind-the-scenes documentary L'Ultime Creation on Amazon Prime Video.
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In 2020, Parris Goebel choreographed Jennifer Lopez's and Shakira's Super Bowl halftime show.
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In 2023, Parris Goebel choreographed Rihanna's Super Bowl LVII halftime show.
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On 8 August 2016 Parris Goebel released her first music video to the song "Friday", which was then featured on her EP Vicious.
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Parris Goebel is known for her particular style, known as Polyswagg.
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In 2009, Parris Goebel was awarded the Street Dance New Zealand Choreographer of the Year and dancer of the Year awards.