Marguerite Derricks

Who is Marguerite Derricks?

Marguerite Pomerhn-Derricks, professionally known as Marguerite Derricks, is a former ballerina and a multi award-winning choreographer from Buffalo, New York.

Derricks studied ballet at the National Ballet School of Canada; she admired Karen Kain. Derricks was behind the choreography of two films similar in their subject matter, Striptease and Showgirls. Some of her more noted works include the Austin Powers films, 10 Things I Hate About You, Donnie Darko, Little Miss Sunshine, and Spider-Man 3. After the first Austin Powers film, she became famous and increased her reputation with an advertisement for The Gap, "Go Go." During one interview, she said that with regard to her newfound popularity, "it all started with Mike [Myers]," and added that "Go Go has changed my life."

In 2006, Derricks choreographed Sister Act the Musical, which had its world premiere at the Pasadena Playhouse. At the turn of 2009, she served as the choreographer for director Kevin Tancharoen's 2009 remake of the movie, Fame. She is currently the choreographer for Gregory Boyd and Frank Wildhorn's new musical "Wonderland"; a twist on the "Alice in Wonderland" children's story.