My first exposure to the work of choreographer Anita Mann, my newest interview subject, came when I rented The Great Muppet Caper as a child. Before I even knew her name, I saw the Muppets and Anita’s dancers creating footwork fireworks with numbers like “Hey, A Movie!” and “The First Time It Happens”. As I grew older, I would come to see Anita Mann’s choreography and dancing in projects ranging from Foxy Brown to the classic 80s music series Solid Gold.
With the assistance of Lauren Cahlan and the team at Wicked Creative, I was able to do an interview with Anita earlier this month. I hope you all enjoy getting to know the work of this amazingly talented and versatile entertainer.
Say hello to Anita Mann!
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Johnny: Hello, Anita.
Anita: Hello, Johnny Caps! How are you?
Johnny: I’m doing good. First of all, thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to speak to me.
Anita: My pleasure...