Courtney Parker | |
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Also known as | Courtney |
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States |
July 9, 1985
Origin | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States |
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Years active | 2010–present |
Labels | Panik Records |
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Courtney Parker (born July 9, 1985 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) usually referred to mononymously as Courtney is an American singer and dancer that currently lives and works in Glyfada, Greece. She is currently signed to the Panik Records. Courtney is known for her collaborations with Elena Paparizou, Playmen and HouseTwins on the songs "All the Time", "Breakin' Me Up" and "Rhythm Is A Dancer", respectively.
Before moving to Greece and start her music career, Courtney was a dancer. Her love for dancing led her to teaching and choreographing for the last 11 years. She studied classical and contemporary ballet, Horton and Graham modern techniques, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and hip hop. After graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma where she studied dance major for one year, she was hired as an Equity dancer at Walt Disney World. Later, Courtney she moved to Los Angeles under Brian Friedman's instruction who became her mentor after he met her at the Walt Disney World. Courtney has danced with such artists as Destiny's Child, will.i.am, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Rihanna and Nelly Furtado. She appeared in several music videos and national commercials. She has worked with choreographers such as Frank Gatson (Kelly Rowland), Brian Friedman (Monster's of Hip Hop), Fatima Robinson (Will.i.am), Rosero McCoy (National Verizon Commercial), Robin Antin, Zachary Woodley (Glee) and more.