Mya

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AKA: Mya Harrison, Mya Marie Harrison
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 10/10/1979
Birthplace: Washington, District of Colombia, USA

biography

A Grammy-winning singer and supporting film player, multi-talented Mya arrived at those high-profile fields after having already earned acclaim as a dancer during her teens. She born Mya Marie Harrison on Oct. 10, 1979, and raised in a suburb of Washington, DC, where she started dance lessons at four years old and joined the dance troupe, T.W.A. (Tappers With Attitude) at age 10. While attending a workshop with renowned choreographer Savion Glover, Mya was invited to study at the Dance Theater of Harlem, where her ability for improvisation so impressed Glover that he showcased the 14-year-old Continued

Credits

(TV Show)
2004-2004
Kira
2004
Lola Martinez
2004
(TV Show)
2002-2002
Voodoo Priestess
2002
Loretta
1999
Cynda

milestones

Year
Milestone
 
Took ballet lessons from the age of two and jazz and tap from the age of four
 
Began taking violin lessons in the fourth grade
 
At age 13, joined the group Tappers With Attitude
1996 
Appeared as a hip-hop dancer on the TV show "Teen Summit" on the BET Network
 
Signed by Interscope records at age 17
Continued

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