Back in 2008, Rihanna Daily asked Rihanna’s dancer Bryan Takana – who’s working with Beyonce now – 10 questions.
1) What’s your full name?
Bryan Kekoa Tanaka.
2) When and where were you born?
April 11th 1983 in Olympia, WA.
3) When did you first start working with Rihanna?
I danced for her when she did a tribute for Destiny’s Child on the World Music Awards back in 2005. But really started our working relationship when the Umbrella video came out in March of 2007!
4) What was the funniest and what was the scariest moment you’ve had with Rihanna so far?
The funniest moment with Rihanna was on our last show of our 1st European tour. We played sooo many pranks on stage. The highlight was when me and Julius came out as Egyptian Pharaohs on “Question Existing.” We made her crack up during her song!
5) What was the best/most interesting place you’ve ever played? Why?
The most interesting place we’ve played together was Abuja, Nigeria. The performance was kinda chaotic due to lack of preparation from the Nigerian side. It got made up when Jay-Z took the stage with her though. But the icing of it all was that half of our crew got stranded in Abuja for an extra 2 days and I missed our next show because of it!
6) What’s the best part about working with Rihanna?
The best part about working for Rihanna is that she is the most caring, smart, and down to earth woman. Not too mention she’s drop dead gorgeous.
7) Will you keep working with Rihanna during her next album?
It’s up in the air but I hope to be working with her on her next album.
8) What other profession would you have liked to attempt if it didn’t turn out this way?
Firefighter or Physical Therapy.
9) Describe your personality in 3 words.
Goofy, Caring, and Focused.
10) Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
In 10 years I see myself as an actor, choreographer, dance teacher, and proud parent.
Thank you so much, Bryan!
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