"There were 380 human bushes in total, selected out of 2,000 hopefuls. They all had to be 5'7" and hold up to 40 pounds, the weight of the grass costume, for a four-hour span. Though the show only lasted 14 minutes, rehearsals could span an entire morning or afternoon."
"He worked his first Super Bowl in 2020 when he coached cheer at the University of Miami, and has played a role in every one since. Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, Usher... he's seen them all. "They were obsessed with me and were like, 'Honestly, this is the job for you,'" recalls Ayton."
"This year, Bad Bunny's performance set a record with an estimated 4.157 billion total views globally. A competitive cheerleader at Virginia Tech, Ayton says his life changed when he moved to Miami in 2019. The vibrant, tropical city has served as a launching pad for his ascendant career."
Don Ayton, a Miami-based dancer and choreographer, has served as field cast coordinator for the Super Bowl halftime show for six consecutive years. For Bad Bunny's 2024 performance, Ayton oversaw 380 performers selected from 2,000 applicants who portrayed "grass people" surrounding the artist on stage. These performers had to meet strict physical requirements: minimum height of 5'7" and ability to hold 40-pound grass costumes for four hours during rehearsals, though the actual performance lasted only 14 minutes. Bad Bunny's halftime show achieved record viewership with 4.157 billion global views. Ayton's career expanded significantly after moving to Miami in 2019, and he now works as a choreographer, coach, and pilates instructor while coordinating performances at major events including the Oscars and NFL games.
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