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Mark Kanemura

b. 1983

American dancer

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Born 1983. Mark Kanemura is an American dancer.

Mark Kanemura (born September 17, 1983) is an American dancer noted for appearances on seasons 4 and 7 of So You Think You Can Dance, music video and concert performances, and his Instagram posts.

Career Kanemura is from Honolulu. His mother, Nora, was born in American Samoa. He was a contestant on season 4 of So You Think You Can Dance until he was sent home in the semi-finals. After, he danced in music videos including "Truly in Love" by Lil Mama. He was featured in the music video for "Make Me" by Janet Jackson, and has also performed with Katy Perry. Kanemura appeared in season two, episode two, of the television show Glee, titled “Britney/Brittany”. He was on season 7 of So You Think You Can Dance. He's appeared on RuPaul's Drag Race as a dancer and choreographer. In 2018, he danced in several music videos of Carly Rae Jepsen. He has generated a following on Instagram, with several of his posts going viral.

He is known for his quick-changes of wigs.

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Who is Mark Kanemura?

American dancer

When was Mark Kanemura born?

Mark Kanemura was born on 17 September 1983 in Honolulu.

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Mark Kanemura is a dancer.

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Mark Kanemura is American.

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· Wikipedia: Mark Kanemura

· Wikidata: Q1165449

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