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During MSU residency, dancer Billy Bell discusses his art, choreography

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Dancer-choreographer Billy Bell

We speak with choreographer, dancer and "So You Think You Can Dance" coach Billy Bell ahead of his appearance this Saturday at Happendance in Okemos, in partnership with MSU Friends of Theatre.

MSU Department of Theatre guest resident artist in dance Billy Bell has danced with Broadway's Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey, been on two seasons of Fox's “So You Think You Can Dance,” and has even danced in a Britney Spears video.

This Saturday he comes to Happendance in Okemos.

Current State talks with Billy Bell about his career in dance.

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