Robin Antin (born July 6, 1961) is an American choreographer, music video director, actress, clothing designer and entrepreneur. In 1995 in Los Angeles she founded the modern burlesque troupe The Pussycat Dolls. By 2005, she had been diversified into various media including: an R&B recording group with international hits; a Las Vegas nightclub venue and floorshow; various merchandise; and a reality TV series..