Allison Holker is a celebrated American dancer born on February 6, 1988. She has dazzled audiences on stage screen and TV.
Holker has showcased her talent in movies TV shows and live performances making a name for herself in the dance world.
Many know Allison from the popular TV dance competition “So You Think You Can Dance”. She first wowed viewers as a contestant in season 2 then returned as an All-Star in seasons 7 through 11 and season 14 inspiring and mentoring new dancers with her incredible skills.
| Full Name | Allison Renae Holker Boss |
| Date of Birth | February 6, 1988 |
| Place of Birth | Orem, Utah, United States |
| Occupation | Dancer, Choreographer, Actress |
| Height | 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm) |
| Spouse | Stephen “tWitch” Boss (m. 2013) |
| Children | Weslie Renae Boss, Maddox Laurel Boss, Zaia Boss |
| Net Worth | $6 million |
Allison Holker Early Life and Education
Allison Holker a talented dancer known for her versatility was born in Anoka County, Minnesota. She spent her childhood in Orem, Utah where her passion for dance blossomed. After graduating from Timpanogos High School in June 2006 Allison’s dance journey truly took off.
Starting dance at just nine years old she trained at The Dance Club in Orem mastering contemporary tap ballet and jazz styles. By the age of 14, Allison had already performed on the world stage dancing in the 2002 Winter Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies.
Her talent didn’t go unnoticed. In 2004, she won her first national competition at Co DANCE. A year later she earned the prestigious title of National Senior Outstanding Dancer from the New York City Dance Alliance. Allison Holker’s early achievements set the stage for her remarkable career in dance.
Career
Allison Holker has been in several cool gigs! She danced with Earth Wind and Fire at the 2002 Olympics and in High School Musical movies. She also did commercials made it big on So You Think You Can Dance and went on tour with the show. Plus she worked on a show called Ballroom with a Twist and danced with Clay Aiken.
Holker was in Christina Perri’s “Jar of Hearts” music video and was one of Demi Lovato’s backup dancers in 2011. She’s taught dance at workshops all over and even did choreography. She was a backup dancer on The X Factor USA and did a routine on Dancing with the Stars with tWitch.
Then in 2014, she joined Dancing with the Stars as a pro dancer. Some folks weren’t sure about it because she hadn’t done much Latin Ballroom but she gave it a shot with Jonathan Bennett from Mean Girls. They didn’t last long though. In the 20th season, she danced with Riker Lynch and made it to the finals finishing second. She paired up with Andy Grammer for season 21 but got eliminated in week 8. She took a break for season 22 because she was pregnant but came back for season 23 with Babyface. Unfortunately, they got eliminated in week 4.
Net Worth
Allison Holker’s Net Worth is estimated to be $8 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Allison Holker’s net worth comes from her career as a professional dancer, choreographer, and television personality. She has earned money from appearing on TV shows like “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars,” where she showcased her dancing skills.
Additionally, she has choreographed for various artists and events, which has contributed to her income. Through these activities, Allison Holker has built a successful career in the entertainment industry, which has added to her overall net worth.
Personal Life
In 2013, Allison Holker a dancer from “So You Think You Can Dance” and another dancer from the show Stephen “tWitch” Boss got married at a winery in California. The winery was owned by Nigel Lythgoe who’s a producer and judge on the show.
They have two kids together a son born in 2016 and a daughter born in 2019. Before marrying Boss, Holker had a daughter with someone else but Boss later adopted her.
On December 14, 2022, it was announced that Boss had died by suicide the day before.
Awards
In 2004, they were named the top senior performer at Company Dance. The next year they stood out for their outstanding dancing at the New York City Dance Alliance. Then in 2007, they were recognized as the best senior dancer nationwide. Fast forward to 2013, they were even nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for their amazing choreography.
