She has the distinction of being the first female and person of African-American descent to win the title. Johnson started formal dance training at the age of 16 at Dance Impressions in Bountiful, Utah, under the direction of mother-daughter team Kandee Allen and Vivian Colobella and before training in dance, Johnson had a previous background in gymnastics.... She has been a fast-learner being able to win ``America's Favorite Dancer'' name in So You Think You Can Dance just in her fourth year of being a dancer.
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