The 16-year-old dancer was revealed as a cast member on Tuesday (April 16) in Steven Spielberg‘s upcoming West Side Story, alongside more than 50 actors, singers and dancers joining the ensemble cast of Sharks and Jets, the rival street gangs at the center of the musical’s love story.
Dear Evan Hansen star Mike Faist will play Riff, the leader of the Jets, while Puerto Rican singer-dancer Ana Isabelle will play Rosalia.
“One of our largest priorities was to find a caliber of triple-threats who could bring this film to life with great proficiency. West Side Story has influenced generations of dancers since its inception, and I am thrilled that we have found this extraordinary group to bring our new vision for the musical to the big screen,” said choreographer Justin Peck.
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The dancer, who hails from Irvine, Calif., opened up about that final moment and working with season 12 winner and All-star, Gaby Diaz.
“I felt really content with whatever was going to happen,” Lex tells JJJ. “This was one of the scenarios where it was out of my control, for all of us. I did what I needed to do throughout the competition and I was perfectly happy with whatever was going to be the outcome.”
Lex also says that working with Gaby was kind of a dream come true.
“It was amazing. She’s definitely one of those people who’s taught me a lot in this specific experience and I’m so grateful,” he says. “Just seeing her dancing is inspiring and I love her.”
In fact, Lex‘s favorite performance throughout the season was their tap number.
“I felt like it was just a classic, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers vibes and it was actually the only tap number throughout the show. It was a much needed to have tap out there and be seen.”
After weeks at the Academy, the remaining dancers on So You Think You Can Dance were chosen and JJJ has your first look at them all here!
The Top 10 dancers will be paired up with All-Stars who will guide them in the competition going forward and we can’t wait to see all their performances.
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Season 14 which features actress Vanessa Hudgens as a new judge, and highly skilled dancers between the ages of 18-30 who will showcase their talents in various dance styles.
The Top 10 dancers will be paired up with All-Stars who will guide them throughout the competition.
