Attention Swifties! Former Taylor Swift dancer Charity Baroni shares some behind-the-scenes details from her time with the pop star. In a revealing TikTok video, Baroni discusses her rise from an unknown dancer to a key member of Swift’s early tours.
Baroni’s journey with Swift began unexpectedly in 2009. “This all started when I got a call from my best friend Liz, asking if I wanted to tour with a girl named Taylor Swift,” Baroni shares in the video. At that time, Swift was gaining fame, and Baroni wasn’t familiar with her work.
“Taylor’s team needed another dancer at the last minute,” she explains, noting that her connection came through a friend who was one of Swift’s backup singers. She received a call from Swift’s manager on a Saturday, flew out on Sunday, and by that night, had learned all the dance routines.
Baroni first met Swift the day after that frantic call. She describes Swift as “an incredible boss and friend,” emphasizing how that one phone call significantly altered the course of her life.
In the comments of another TikTok post, Baroni reveals that she was hired for Swift’s Fearless Tour and subsequently joined the Speak Now World Tour. Her TikTok page features a mix of behind-the-scenes content, including a montage of cherished moments with Swift on and off stage.
“What was it like being Taylor Swift’s backup dancer?” Baroni captions one of her posts. She enthusiastically responds, “Literally the best.” Her positive experiences resonate with fans, as evidenced by comments praising Swift’s character.
As Swift takes her Eras Tour through Europe, stopping in Lisbon this weekend, Baroni’s stories highlight Swift’s deep impact on her team, proving that her influence stretches beyond her music.
