Tabitha A. D'umo ( de soltera Cortopassi ) y Napoleón de amigos D'umo , conocida en conjunto como Nappytabs , son premio Emmy -winning casadas coreógrafos que a menudo se le atribuye el desarrollo lírica de hip-hop. Son mejor conocidos por sus coreografías en el programa de televisión So You Think You Can Dance y por supervisar a los coreógrafos y productores ejecutivos de America's Best Dance Crew . Desde que estuvo con el primero, su coreografía ha recibido tanto elogios como críticas. Son dueños de ropa de baile urbano Nappytabs y han estado trabajando en la industria de la danza desde 1996.
Napoleón y Tabitha D'umo | |
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Otros nombres | Pañales |
alma mater | Universidad de Nevada, Las Vegas |
Ocupación | Coreógrafos, profesores de danza, directores creativos, emprendedores |
Años activos | 1996-presente |
Agente | McDonald Selznick Associates [1] Movimiento de masas [2] |
Conocido por | Desarrollando hip-hop lírico |
Niños | 1 [3] |
Premios | Coreografía sobresaliente - Premio Primetime Emmy 2014 So You Think You Can Dance Coreografía sobresaliente - Premio Primetime Emmy 2011 So You Think You Can Dance |
Tabitha y Napoleon crecieron en costas opuestas de los Estados Unidos y se conocieron a principios de la década de 1990 como estudiantes en la Universidad de Nevada, Las Vegas. Comenzaron su carrera de danza juntos cuando aún estaban en la universidad coreografiando musicales industriales para grandes corporaciones con la compañía de danza hip-hop Culture Shock. Después de mudarse a Los Ángeles en 1999, comenzaron a impartir clases de hip-hop en el Edge Performing Arts Center. Tomaron trabajos adicionales como coreografías para equipos de baile deportivo profesional y bailes de respaldo para artistas musicales. En 2003, se unieron a la facultad de la convención de baile Monsters of Hip Hop.
Su trabajo fue presentado al público general en 2008 cuando se convirtieron en coreógrafos supervisores de America's Best Dance Crew y coreógrafos residentes en So You Think You Can Dance . Fue en el programa posterior que su estilo de coreografía lírica de hip-hop ganó exposición. La carrera de la pareja progresó hasta proporcionar dirección creativa para giras y eventos en vivo de Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, Celine Dion y Jennifer Lopez. Continuaron desarrollando su línea de ropa de baile rompiendo su presencia anteriormente solo en línea y abriendo una tienda física en 2010.
De la televisión y los conciertos, su paso al teatro se produjo de forma paulatina. En 2010, dirigieron la JabbaWockeeZ 's MÜS.IC espectáculo en el escenario y comenzó a trabajar con el Circo del Sol ; coreografiaron a Viva Elvis y fueron coreógrafos contribuyentes para Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour . Siguieron a establecerse en la televisión como coreógrafos para Madonna 's Super Bowl espectáculo de medio tiempo. Para 2015, habían coreografiado varios videos musicales de K-pop para artistas como TVXQ , EXO y BoA . Aparte de su coreografía, dirección creativa y línea de ropa de baile, Tabitha y Napoleon continúan impartiendo clases de hip-hop en estudios de baile y en el circuito de convenciones. También han estado involucrados en obras de caridad para organizaciones que apoyan las artes.
Vida y carrera
1968–1996: Educación y vida temprana
Napoleón se crió en Victorville, California [4] como uno de tres hermanos. [5] Aprendió a hacer b-boying , bloquear y hacer estallar viajando a Los Ángeles y frecuentando la escena de b-boy ; finalmente fue elegido como extra en la película Breakin '2: Electric Boogaloo en 1984. [6] Después de que Napoleón se graduó de Apple Valley High School , [7] se unió al ejército [8] : 13:57 y trabajó como cirujano asistente mientras está destinado en Alemania. [4] [9] Una vez dado de alta, asistió a la Universidad de Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), donde se especializó en biología molecular [10] y comenzó a tomar clases de jazz y danza moderna . [6]
Tabitha creció como hija única [5] en Galloway Township, Nueva Jersey . [11] Su madre la inscribió en clases de baile de jazz cuando era joven. [6] Como no había clases de hip-hop, Tabitha aprendió viendo videos musicales y participando en los equipos de baile y porristas de su escuela . Ella cita a Michael Jackson , Janet Jackson y Paula Abdul como influencias. [6] Mientras era porrista en Absegami High School, [6] Tabitha obtuvo el estatus de "All-American" en un campamento de la NCA y tuvo la oportunidad de actuar en el Aloha Bowl en Hawai. [12] Después de que Tabitha se graduó, se mudó a Nevada en 1991 [13] para asistir a la UNLV, donde se especializó en comunicaciones y comenzó a tomar clases formales de baile hip-hop. [10] Fue allí en una fiesta donde conoció a Napoleón. [12]
Mientras pasaba el rato con sus amigos del equipo de baile y animadoras, Tabitha invitó a Napoleón y a sus amigos del fisicoculturismo a asistir a una sesión de práctica informal y hacer acrobacias con ellos. Napoleón y sus amigos finalmente asistieron a una sesión de práctica formal en el campus, y el entrenador de porristas quedó tan impresionado con su trabajo que todos recibieron becas completas para unirse al equipo. [12] Tabitha y Napoleón comenzaron a salir en 1994, pero su asociación profesional y su carrera de baile no comenzaron hasta 1996 cuando comenzaron a dar clases de hip-hop juntos en el Las Vegas Athletic Club. [13] Desde el comienzo de su carrera, siempre han trabajado juntos, incluido su primer trabajo de coreografía y la primera clase de baile que impartieron. [14]
1996-2007: carrera temprana, ropa de baile y dirección creativa
Mientras Tabitha y Napoleón todavía estaban en la universidad, fueron aceptados en la compañía de danza Culture Shock, donde conocieron a miembros de JabbaWockeeZ antes de que JabbaWockeeZ se convirtiera en un equipo. [13] Además de ir a la escuela y ser parte de Culture Shock, ambos mantuvieron trabajos a tiempo parcial. Juntos trabajaron en Bunker Dance Center en Las Vegas dando clases de hip-hop. [15] Por separado, Napoleón trabajó como entrenador personal [9] y Tabitha trabajó en el Rio Hotel and Casino . [13] Mientras bailaba con Culture Shock, Tabitha creó carretes de demostración de la compañía para enviarlos a los organizadores de eventos que tenían convenciones en Las Vegas. [10] [16] Tabitha y Napoleon utilizaron este método para reservar trabajos de coreografía y fue durante este tiempo que perfeccionaron su estilo lírico hip-hop. [10] A través de Culture Shock, fueron contratados para coreografiar varios musicales industriales para casinos y corporaciones como Nike, Levi, Redken, Matrix Hair y MAC . [17] Eventualmente se abrieron camino desde bailarines de la compañía hasta convertirse en directores artísticos. [16] A medida que se acercaba la graduación universitaria de Tabitha y Napoleón, decidieron cambiar sus planes de un trabajo en relaciones públicas y en la escuela de medicina, respectivamente, a una carrera en la industria de la danza. [6]
Tabitha y Napoleón se casaron el 19 de abril de 1998. En 1999, se mudaron a Los Ángeles para ampliar sus oportunidades. [6] Al llegar a Los Ángeles, dieron clases de hip-hop en el Edge Performing Arts Center. [18] Encontraron trabajo extra como bailarines de respaldo para Beyoncé , Toni Braxton , Missy Elliott , Monica , Timbaland , Sisqó y Destiny's Child, con quienes salieron de gira en 2002. [19] [20]
Su paso del baile a la coreografía se produjo gradualmente. Los trabajos incluyeron actuaciones de coreografía para equipos de baile de la NFL y la NBA , incluidos los Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Chicago Bulls y Orlando Magic. [21] En noviembre de 2002, hicieron la portada de la revista Dance Spirit . Fueron perfilados con otros siete coreógrafos y entrevistados sobre lo que se necesita para triunfar como bailarina en Los Ángeles. [20] En 2003, Napoleón comenzó a impartir clases con la convención de baile Monsters of Hip Hop. [22] Tabitha se unió a él más tarde y todavía son miembros permanentes de la facultad hasta el día de hoy. [23]
En 2005, Tabitha y Napoleon comenzaron la ropa de baile Nappytabs. Citan la falta de ropa de baile adecuada para la comunidad de baile hip-hop como inspiración para la compañía. [24] [25] [26] Al principio de su producción, Tabitha cosía la ropa ella misma. [27] [28] El logotipo de Nappytabs comenzó como un símbolo similar al yin y el yang con una "n" y una "t" superpuestas en el medio. La palabra en sí, Nappytabs, es una combinación de los apodos de Napoleón (Nappy) y Tabitha (Tab). Contrariamente a la creencia popular, el nombre 'Nappytabs' comenzó como su línea de ropa primero. No se llamaban a sí mismos Nappytabs, y la palabra que era un apodo para referirse a ambos no comenzó hasta que se convirtieron en coreógrafos en So You Think You Can Dance . [8] : 16:12
Tabitha y Napoleón comenzaron a dirigir espectáculos y conciertos creativos a mediados de la década de 2000. En 2006, sirvieron como ayudantes de dirección para Christina Aguilera ‘s Back To Basics Tour . [1] En 2007, también eran ayudantes de dirección de Ricky Martin ‘s Blanco y Negro tour . [1] Ambas giras fueron dirigidas por Jamie King, conocido principalmente por su trabajo con Madonna . [29]
El mismo año, Tabitha apareció en dos DVD de fitness. Ella fue la anfitriona / instructora de Drop it with Dance . [30] El video se divide en seis rutinas de 10 minutos que aumentan gradualmente en dificultad; Los movimientos de las seis rutinas se combinan en el segmento final "Showtime". [31] También apareció en Rock Your Body , que fue conducida por Jamie King . [32]
2008-2009: espectáculos de danza y exposición general
Tabitha y Napoleón se convirtieron en supervisores de coreógrafos para la temporada inaugural de America's Best Dance Crew en 2008. [33] Fueron responsables de coreografiar rutinas grupales, plantear desafíos de baile y ayudar a los equipos según fuera necesario para pulir sus actuaciones. [34] [35] También en 2008, asumieron las funciones de anfitrión de Rock the Reception . [36] En el programa, crearon bailes nupciales para que los novios y su fiesta de bodas actuaran en la recepción. Los participantes eran parejas de la vida real sin experiencia en baile. [36] Además del Mejor equipo de baile de Estados Unidos y Rock the Reception , se unieron al equipo de coreografías y jueces en la cuarta temporada de So You Think You Can Dance . [37] Fue en este programa que su estilo de coreografía lírica de hip-hop ganó exposición en la corriente principal.
El hip-hop lírico es una versión fluida y más interpretativa del hip-hop estándar que a menudo se baila con música rap downtempo o música R&B. El término en sí fue acuñado por el coreógrafo y productor Adam Shankman en referencia a una rutina coreografiada por Tabitha y Napoleón a la canción de Leona Lewis " Bleeding Love ". "Bleeding Love" fue nominada para un premio Emmy de 2009 a la mejor coreografía. [38] Después de que terminó la temporada, Tabitha y Napoleón dirigieron la gira 2008 So You Think You Can Dance . [1] Continuaron dirigiendo creativamente varios otros conciertos durante el resto del año.
Ellos se unieron con Jamie King de nuevo y sirvieron como ayudantes de dirección para Celine Dion 's Taking Chances tour . [1] Dirigieron Monsters of Hip Hop: The Show [39] y America's Best Dance Crew Live, que contó con grupos de baile JabbaWockeeZ, Super Cr3w , Fanny Pak , ASIID y Breaksk8. ¡DIOS MÍO! le dio al concierto una crítica positiva indicando que los cinco equipos representaron una buena mezcla de estilos y que el concierto trajo las mejores partes del espectáculo al escenario. [40]
En enero de 2009, se lanzó el sitio web de ropa de baile Nappytabs, que inició el inicio de las ventas de ropa en línea. [41] La primera versión de su sitio web fue diseñada y mantenida por la compañía de medios 3nine Design de Ryan Cyphert. [42] Cyphert es también bailarina profesional y colega de Tabitha y Napoleón. En el momento en que se lanzó el sitio web, todos eran miembros de la facultad en la convención de danza Shock the Intensive. [17] Cuando Tabitha y Napoleón se unieron a So You Think You Can Dance , los bailarines en el programa, así como en America's Best Dance Crew y Dancing With the Stars , ya usaban su línea de ropa durante los ensayos. Algunos de los patrocinadores no estaban contentos con eso y querían cubrir el logo de Nappytabs en la ropa. En respuesta a esto, el juez y productor ejecutivo Nigel Lythgoe decidió comenzar a llamar a Tabitha y Napoleon "Nappytabs" durante el programa para que los espectadores que los buscaran en Google encontraran el sitio web de su tienda. [8] : 16:12 [43] [44]
En abril de 2009, Tabitha y Napoleón coreografiaron las rutinas de dos parejas y una rutina grupal para la segunda temporada de So You Think You Can Dance Australia . La rutina de hip-hop de " Arab Money " que coreografiaron recibió críticas positivas de los jueces, pero su rutina de hip-hop lírico " Dead and Gone " , que se realizó más tarde en el mismo episodio, recibió la mayor parte de elogios. Bonnie Lythgoe lo llamó "la mejor rutina de la noche". [45] Jason Coleman agregó "la coreografía [fue] absolutamente espectacular" y Matt Lee dijo que fue "... probablemente la mejor rutina de la serie". [45] [46] Mientras estaban en Australia, Tabitha y Napoleón fueron jueces en el Campeonato Australiano de Hip Hop de 2009 en Sydney. [47]
Tabitha y Napoleón coreografiaron varios especiales de televisión a finales de año. En septiembre, coreografiaron la secuencia de baile de apertura del estreno de la séptima temporada de The Ellen DeGeneres Show . [48] La rutina contó con DeGeneres y los diez mejores bailarines de la quinta temporada de So You Think You Can Dance . En la 61ª edición de los Primetime Emmy Awards , coreografiaron una rutina en honor a la danza [49] en la que participaron Karina Smirnoff y Maksim Chmerkovskiy de Dancing With The Stars ; Katee Shean, Mark Kanemura y Joshua Allen de So You Think You Can Dance ; y cuatro miembros de Quest Crew , los ganadores de la tercera temporada de America's Best Dance Crew . Se terminó el año con coreografía de Carrie Underwood 's All-Star Holiday Especial [11] y Jennifer López ' rendimiento en la víspera de Rockin Año Nuevo de Dick Clark con Ryan Seacrest . [11]
2010-2011: producciones teatrales y expansión de la marca
En 2010, Tabitha y Napoleón regresaron a So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) para la séptima temporada y comenzaron a trabajar con cuatro producciones diferentes del Cirque du Soleil. En febrero, proporcionaron la coreografía para el espectáculo Viva Elvis del Cirque du Soleil en el hotel Aria de Las Vegas. [50] También coreografiaron una aparición especial de Viva Elvis en Dancing with the Stars . [51]
En SYTYCD, coreografiaron rutinas para los concursantes, así como una actuación invitada para el elenco de Beatles Love del Cirque du Soleil . [52] Trabajaron de nuevo con Love en los premios NHL [53] y con su hermana producciones del Cirque Kà , para una actuación invitada en America's Got Talent , y Mystère , para una actuación invitada en Lopez Tonight . [1] Después de que SYTYCD terminó, aparecieron como coreógrafos invitados en la versión ucraniana del programa llamado Everybody Can Dance! / Танцюють всі! . [54]
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Vídeo musical "All Bad" de John Gillette . |
Aparte de la coreografía, Tabitha y Napoleon continuaron desarrollando y expandiendo su línea de ropa de baile. En mayo, abrieron la tienda Nappytabs y el estudio de baile en el North Hollywood Arts District. [37] [55] [56] Aunque diseñan su propia ropa, encargaron algunos diseños de estampados y camisetas a Alex Lodermeier, quien también ha diseñado para Propr, [57] una línea de ropa propiedad de Ben Harper , David Arquette y David Bedwell. [58] A través de Nappytabs, también comenzaron a patrocinar la convención de baile Pulse on Tour [59] y el boletín informativo en línea Industry Voice . [60] Su ropa aparece en el video musical "All Bad" del cantante de R&B independiente John Gillette. Tabitha fue una bailarina destacada en el video y Napoleón hizo un cameo al final.
También en mayo, el espectáculo escénico JabbaWockeeZ ' MÜS.IC (pronunciado MUSE -i-see), que dirigieron Tabitha y Napoleón, se inauguró en el hotel MGM Grand Las Vegas. [13] MÜS.IC fue el primer espectáculo de baile hip-hop en el Strip de Las Vegas . [61] [62] El espectáculo duró 90 minutos e incluyó baile, comedia y magia. [63] En octubre, MÜS.IC se mudó al Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. [64] En el estreno de Monte Carlo, JabbaWockeeZ llevó a Tabitha al escenario para un cameo. [sesenta y cinco]
En febrero de 2011, Tabitha y Napoleón hicieron su debut como directores de videos musicales con la canción "All These Boys" de Jasmine Villegas . [54] A diferencia de "All Bad" de John Gillette, no bailaron ni aparecieron en el video, pero sirvieron como coreógrafos. [66] En primavera, volvieron a trabajar en televisión con dos proyectos. Por invitación de Nigel Lythgoe, se unieron al equipo de producción en la décima temporada de American Idol como directores creativos y de puesta en escena , [67] un puesto que continuaron ocupando durante la temporada 11. [1] También coreografiaron la televisión producida por Howie Mandel. show Mobbed que se estrenó después de American Idol el 31 de marzo de 2011. [68] El episodio piloto fue filmado en septiembre de 2010, [69] pero después de obtener 10,8 millones de visitas fue recogido como una serie. [70]
En abril de 2011, comenzaron a trabajar en la película Make Your Move protagonizada por Derek Hough de Dancing With the Stars y el cantante de K-pop BoA Kwon. [71] [72] [73] Su relación con BoA se extendió más allá de la producción de la película cuando coreografiaron el video musical de su canción "Only One", la canción principal de su séptimo álbum de estudio. [74] SeoulBeats.com calificó la participación de Tabitha y Napoleon como "más que perfecta" y reconoció que el uso de hip-hop lírico se adaptaba al tempo de la canción y al movimiento de BoA. [75] Debido a conflictos de programación con la producción de Make Your Move , Tabitha y Napoleon no regresaron a America's Best Dance Crew como supervisores de coreógrafos para la sexta temporada. [35] [76] Cuando se completó la filmación, regresaron al Cirque du Soleil como dos de los diez coreógrafos de Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour . [77] Al igual que otros espectáculos teatrales en los que han trabajado en el pasado, este fue dirigido por Jamie King. [78] La Navidad de 2011 trajo cambios personales cuando Napoleón anunció en su página de Twitter que Tabitha estaba embarazada. [79]
2012–2016: videos musicales, K-pop y residencias en Las Vegas
Tabitha y Napoleón pasaron el comienzo de 2012 separados. Mientras Tabitha estaba coreografiando la actuación de medio tiempo de Madonna para el Super Bowl XLVI , [80] Napoleón filmaba más escenas para Make Your Move y buscaba la séptima temporada de America's Best Dance Crew . [81] Aunque nunca regresaron al Mejor Equipo de Baile de Estados Unidos como supervisores de coreógrafos, regresaron en la octava temporada como coproductores ejecutivos [82] Después del Super Bowl, Tabitha volvió a trabajar con Madonna. Ella coreografió su video musical " Girl Gone Wild " que contó con la compañía de baile ucraniana Kazaky . [83] Durante los últimos meses del año, Tabitha y Napoleón continuaron trabajando con artistas de K-pop. Coreografiaron los videos musicales "Humanoids" de TVXQ y " I Got A Boy " de Girls 'Generation . [84] TVXQ, Girls 'Generation y BoA están todos firmados con SM Entertainment .
In April 2013, Tabitha and Napoleon choreographed the music video "Puttin' on the Ritz" by Herb Alpert.[85] Two months later, they recreated the video on SYTYCD as the opening routine for season ten's Top 20 performance episode. Yahoo! Music called the performance "absolutely epic".[86] Like the video, it was also shot in one take and several people made cameo appearances including Sean Cheesman, Travis Wall, Chris Scott, Mary Murphy, Jason Gilkison, Nigel Lythgoe, Herb Alpert, Lani Hall, and Tabitha and Napoleon themselves.[85]
In February 2014, Tabitha and Napoleon teamed up with TVXQ again to choreograph their music video "Spellbound"—the title track from their seventh album. Just like Alpert's "Puttin' on the Ritz", this video was shot in one take, and just like BoA's "Only One", SeoulBeats.com gave it a positive review: "With two people in the group, there is not much of an opportunity to play around with different formations. However, Nappytabs tends to utilize this formation for TVXQ – rotating the members in the foreground and background, instead of always keeping the two in the centre. And this works especially well with the one-shot style, since it allows room for the duo to work the entire space on set, on and off-camera."[87] Billboard.com gave the video a positive review: "The duo makes a strong case for 2014's best choreography in the [Spellbound] video."[88] Tabitha and Napoleon also choreographed Super Junior-M's music video "Swing"—the title track from their third EP.[89] They briefly returned to the stage as directors for sibling ballroom dancers Derek and Julianne Hough's Move Live on Tour.[90][91]
After the Move tour, Tabitha and Napoleon continued to work on music videos. They choreographed Ed Sheeran's music video for the single "Thinking Out Loud".[92] Since its premiere, the video has amassed over 1.5 billion views.[93]
They directed and choreographed the music video for "Harlem Hopscotch", the first single from Maya Angelou's posthumous poetry album Caged Bird Songs. The video premiered December 23, 2014, on Oprah.com and features cameo appearances by Derek Hough and actress Zendaya.[94]
The beginning of 2015 marked a return to K-pop. They choreographed BoA's "Kiss My Lips" and EXO's "Call Me Baby" and "Monster".[95] Afterward, they directed and choreographed Mariah Carey's Number 1's residency at Caesars Palace hotel[96] and re-choreographed Beatles Love at the Mirage Resort and Casino.[97]
2017–present: World of Dance
Tabitha and Napoleon serve as co-executive producers and supervising choreographers for World of Dance (WOD), a television show based on the hip-hop dance competition of the same name.[98] This project will serve as a continuation of a long professional partnership they've had with Jennifer Lopez; her company Nuyorican Productions is developing the show.[99] Tabitha and Napoleon worked with Lopez in 2009 when they choreographed her performance at the American Music Awards.[100] They choreographed her 2011 music video "Papi",[101] her 2014 A.K.A. promotional tour,[102] and her 2016 All I Have residency at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.[103] Tabitha and Napoleon's relationship with WOD goes back to 2014 when they were judges at the competition's Los Angeles tour stop.[104] They were working on Britney: Domination, Britney Spears's Las Vegas residency, but their work was put on hold because of the singer going into a hiatus to take care of her father.
Estilo de coreografía
Artistry
Tabitha and Napoleon's choreography is primarily hip-hop;[105] however, it varies across genres depending on what project they're working on. For example, on America's Best Dance Crew all of the group routines they choreographed were hip-hop. However, on So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) they choreographed a few jazz routines[44] and on Cirque du Soleil their work incorporated acro.[106] In general, their choreography emphasizes big visuals, which they attribute to their cheerleading past,[12] and is "...largely centered on storytelling and physical comedy."[6] Inspiration for lifts is taken from lucha libre, adagio, and swing dance.[44] The style they are most known for is lyrical hip-hop.
Lyrical hip-hop
Lyrical dance is a studio-based dance style that uses a combination of classical dance techniques from jazz and ballet to tell a story through movement.[107] With jazz and ballet, technique alone can provide a good performance but in lyrical dance expressing emotion is emphasized just as much as technique.[107] Hip-hop is an urban dance style that is characterized as hard-hitting involving isolations[108]—moving certain body parts independently from others—and musicality,[109] the body's sensitivity to changes in music. Hip-hop can incorporate movement from its substyles locking, breaking, popping, and boogaloo to add a different movement quality but conveying emotion does not have to be present as the dance is more about bravado and personal enjoyment. Lyrical hip-hop is a fluid and more interpretive version of standard hip-hop. It combines the nuances of lyrical dance with the vocabulary and foundational movements found in hip-hop. According to Dance Spirit magazine, what differentiates lyrical hip-hop from standard hip-hop is that dancers interpret the beat differently.[110] In lyrical hip-hop there are still isolations, gliding, and body waves just like in standard hip-hop. However, the movements are smoother and more fluid rather than hard-hitting and, like lyrical dance, emphasis is placed on storytelling and conveying emotion through the choreography.[110]
Adam Shankman[111]
Lyrical hip-hop first gained mainstream exposure, and its name, in 2008 on season four of SYTYCD. The term itself is credited to Adam Shankman, a choreographer and judge on the program, who made a comment in reference to a routine choreographed by Tabitha and Napoleon D'umo to Leona Lewis' song "Bleeding Love".[110] Due to Shankman's comment and their subsequent work on seasons four through seven, Tabitha and Napoleon are credited with developing this style.[4][37][100][112]
Some hip-hop purists feel the interpretive and softer approach means lyrical hip-hop is not hip-hop at all. From a purist perspective, dancing to the lyrics would make the choreography linear and too technical.[110] This is because dancing to the words would take precedence over dancing to the beat. Traditionally in hip-hop, dancing to the beat is essential; lyrics can accent the movement, but the beat is the guiding force for the dancing.[113] Other hip-hop dancers, such as choreographer Shane Sparks, believe that lyrical hip-hop is hip-hop but not different enough for it to have a separate label or be in its own subgenre.[110]
Teaching
Although Tabitha and Napoleon have a solid career in choreography and creative direction, they spend a significant amount of time teaching classes at dance studios and conventions. They have stated that teaching helps their choreography because it keeps them current on new hip-hop social dances (party dances).[6] They are faculty members at Monsters of Hip Hop dance convention.[23] In the past they have taught at Shock the Intensive,[17] the Edge Performing Arts Center, Millennium Dance Complex, Hip Hop International, Dance Blitz, Seattle Theater Group, Coastal Dance Rage, the Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo, Teen Dance Company of the Bay Area, JUMP, Xtreme Dance Force, ProDance, Triple Threat Dance, Project 818, Boogiezone, iHollywood, the So You Think You Can Dance Experience, DANCE! The Convention, the Hollywood Summer Tour, Velocity, Radix, The Zoo, and VIP Dance Events.[114]
Recepción de la crítica
JabbaWockeeZ
The JabbaWockeeZ performed the show MÜS.I.C. from May 2010 to September 2012. Over the course of their two-year run, the show received mixed reviews. For their second show PRiSM they signed a six-year deal which included building a new 830-seat theater in a space that used to house a motion-simulator ride.[115] Upon opening, PRiSM was met with positive reviews. Tabitha and Napoleon directed both shows.
MÜS.I.C.
The first run of MÜS.I.C. was held at the MGM Grand Las Vegas hotel and casino. Las Vegas Weekly wrote that MÜS.I.C. had "game-changing potential" because it was the first time hip-hop dance had headlined a show on the Las Vegas Strip.[116] In contrast, the Las Vegas Review-Journal (LVRJ) criticized the show for being repetitious and for having a bare stage for the first 20 minutes.[117] LVRJ also criticized the use of masks as not appealing to a casual viewer because it inhibited the dancers' personality: "Even if a generational split is in play here, it would be tough to hear the creators argue that the show would suffer if, after 20 minutes or so -- gasp! -- makeup or clown-face replaced the masks to expand the original concept."[117] In October 2010, the show moved to the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. Changes to the original show included a bigger stage, a new set, and added dance routines.[118] CraveOnline.com called the new show "amazing"[119] and Zap2It.com described it as "a vibrant, frenetic and multi-genre extravaganza of visuals, sound and movement."[65]
In April 2012, the Jabbawockeez began running two MÜS.I.C. shows in tandem. Some members stayed with the flagship show in Las Vegas while the others took the show on limited residencies elsewhere. Their first residency outside Las Vegas was in Australia at the Jupiters Hotel and Casino in Gold Coast, Queensland.[120] Gold Coast Magazine gave the show a good review describing it as "magical... it truly does stir an emotional response through your soul and the combination of dance and drama make it appealing to all ages."[121] After leaving Jupiters, the Jabbawockeez took up a second month-long residency in August 2012 at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City casino in New Jersey. Philly.com gave it a lukewarm review: "The problem is that as good as Jabbawockeez is at what [they do], the novelty wears off about a third-way through the show... the bulk of the performance pretty much offers little more than variations on a theme. As such, Jabbawockeez would have much more impact as a featured act in a variety show than it has on its own."[122] The members that stayed in Las Vegas temporarily moved into an 800-seat tent outside the Monte Carlo to continue their show. VegasChatter.com reviewed the tent show and called it "an entertaining, fun, and interactive performance show."[123] They performed in the tent from June 2012 through September 2012 with the understanding they would take up residence in the Luxor Las Vegas hotel and casino in the Spring of 2013.[124]
PRiSM
The JabbaWockeeZ second stage show PRiSM opened at the Luxor Las Vegas on May 31, 2013. The show's original title was Nonsense (a nod to the crew's name) because, at the time, they lacked a cohesive theme. However, it was Napoleon's idea to change the title to PRiSM since there are seven crew members and when light goes into a prism, seven colors emerge (the Luxor hotel is in the shape of a triangular prism). From that point on, unity and color became the themes of the show[115] and the title was given the backronym Painting Reality in a Spectrum of Movement.[125]
PRiSM received positive reviews. Las Vegas Weekly wrote "Those who deride the art of pantomime or breakdancing need to check this show out. It will change your mind."[126] Las Vegas Sun (LVS) described the show as "a mix of great choreography, interesting storylines and special effects reminiscent of Electric Daisy Carnival...". LVS wrote "It’s great to see a different kind of headliner — in content and ethnic makeup — thriving on the Strip."[127] Vegas Kool stated that the new theater "...is laid out [so] everyone has a great view of the stage."[128] Las Vegas Review-Journal (LVRJ) directly addressed Tabitha and Napoleon's involvement in "...turning the Jabbawockeez brand into an oddly endearing mix of mime, modern dance and physical theater."[129]
Several reviewers noted that overall PRiSM is better than MÜS.I.C. LVRJ wrote "...it all seems to hang together better this time, with a seamless flow and unifying themes of brotherhood and diversity."[129] Dance Track Magazine wrote "Not only does the show have a much more intimate feel than previous Jabbawockeez shows, but PRiSM also includes increased audience participation, intensified humor and a storyline that is dramatic and flows through the entire performance."[130] IGoShows.com had the same observation: "...the [previous] shows were plagued by lost opportunities, undeveloped ideas, and repetition. They seem to have corrected these shortcomings. 'Prism' is better in almost every way over its predecessors. The show has a cohesiveness that it never had before, good follow-through on ideas, and far more intriguing staging. The choreography is strong, varied, and doesn’t suffer the repetition that had invaded it previously."[131]
So You Think You Can Dance
Most criticism of Tabitha and Napoleon's choreography has come as a result of their work on So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD). Over the course of their involvement with the show, they have received mixed reviews. At worst, their choreography has been criticized as "softie hip-hop (more like 'hip-pop')".[132] At best, it has been described as "amazing"[16] and "bring[ing] out the best in their dancers..."[133]
Seasons four, five, and six
Jordin Sparks[134]
Lyrical hip-hop gained exposure and popularity during Tabitha and Napoleon's first season with SYTYCD (season four). On the first performance episode, contestants Katee Shean and Joshua Allen performed a D'umo choreographed lyrical hip-hop piece to the song "No Air" by Jordin Sparks. This routine received positive reviews and was later chosen as a "Judges' Favorite" by judge and executive producer Nigel Lythgoe to be performed again during the finale.[135] BuddyTV.com wrote that the routine deserved an Emmy nomination.[136] Although Tabitha and Napoleon were not nominated for "No Air", they were nominated for "Bleeding Love", another lyrical hip-hop routine performed by Mark Kanemura and Chelsie Hightower which the San Francisco Gate called a "great drama from hip-hop choreographers Tabitha and Napoleon D'Umo, danced with chemistry and theatrical flair."[137] This routine was picked as a "Judges' Favorite" by choreographer and judge Christopher "Lil' C" Toler.[135] In June 2010, TVSquad.com named "No Air" and "Bleeding Love" two of the ten best routines from all seasons of SYTYCD.[138] A third Tabitha and Napoleon lyrical hip-hop routine choreographed to Alicia Keys' song "Like You'll Never See Me Again" did not receive as much critical praise or attention as "Bleeding Love" or "No Air"; however, Nigel Lythgoe confessed when giving feedback on the dance that season four was the first time he had been emotionally affected by hip-hop routines.[139]
Seasons five and six brought less praise for Tabitha and Napoleon. During season five's Top 8 performance episode, Lythgoe commented after a hip-hop routine choreographed by Shane Sparks "It's wonderful to have Shane Sparks back this season. He brings something else... I've been a little disappointed with our hip-hop this year."[140] Out of the ten hip-hop routines (both couples and group routines) choreographed on season five previous to Lythgoe's comment, Tabitha and Napoleon choreographed seven. The most significant criticism came during season six in response to "People are Strange"—a routine about how aliens would attempt to dance hip-hop. None of the judges liked the routine. Lythgoe said the routine placed concept (theme) over substance (dancing).[141] All the judges felt that the dance was weird and that the choreography was more to blame for the dancers' performance than the dancing itself.[141] Of the routine "Give it to me Right" that Tabitha and Napoleon choreographed on a later season six episode about two fraternizing office employees, TVSquad.com wrote that many parts were awkward and that the dance only became enjoyable once the dancers "stopped cavorting around the desk and got out on the floor."[142] In contrast to the mediocre to bad reviews, two other routines they choreographed were picked as "Judges' Favorite" during the season six finale: "Beggin'" (chosen by Lil' C) and "I Can Transform Ya" (chosen by Mary Murphy).[143]
Seasons seven and eight
Tabitha and Napoleon received their best reviews on SYTYCD during season seven after a performance they choreographed to the song "Outta Your Mind" by Lil Jon. Creators.com called the routine "brilliantly imaginative."[144] Pioneer Local called it "powerful... It's been so long since [Tabitha and Napoleon] have had a showstopping hip-hop number on SYTYCD. Not since Season 4 when they had Katee, Joshua, tWitch, Mark and Chelsie have they pulled out hip-hop this good."[145] The routine was performed by ballet dancer Alex Wong and "All-Star" hip-hop dancer Stephen "tWitch" Boss from season four. The concept is about a psychologist (tWitch) who teaches a dancer (Alex) to let go of his technique and inhibitions and just dance. After the performance, tWitch and Alex received a standing ovation from the crowd and all three judges—Nigel Lythgoe, Mia Michaels, and Adam Shankman. Host Cat Deeley commented "I have never, never, in 'So You Think You Can Dance' history, heard a roar from a crowd like this - ever."[146] Lythgoe called the concept "brilliant... This is about a ballet dancer doing the most incredible hip-hop... If this routine and you are not up for an Emmy with Napoleon and Tabitha next year, I don't know why not. It's probably one of the funnest, best hip-hop routines we've ever had on this show."[147] In slight disagreement, the Wall Street Journal noted that "Outta Your Mind" may in fact be nominated for an Emmy, but it is unlikely to win because past winners have all been lyrical, very emotional routines.[148]
On a later episode, Tabitha and Napoleon choreographed a lyrical hip-hop routine to Alicia Keys debut single "Fallin'". Of the dance, judge Mia Michaels stated "That to me felt more real than any contemporary piece, honestly, because it came from such a raw raw space and place. That was absolutely unbelievable, and it was like watching a dance film."[149] Lythgoe stated that the dance reminded him of "Bleeding Love" and "No Air" from season four and added "Somehow Napoleon and Tabitha have this ability... to put emotion into hip-hop routines and it really is a real talent."[149]
The positive reviews continued through the rest of the season. Of Tabitha and Napoleon's "Scars" routine about angry clowns, Lythgoe called the piece "stunning" and Michaels described it as "hip-hop theater".[150] After the episode aired, Dance Spirit magazine wrote "Tabitha and Napoleon are on FIRE this season!"[151] The Los Angeles Times echoed this comment stating that season seven had been "Nappytabs' best season".[152] On the Top 3 performance episode, after their "Power" routine danced by eventual champion Lauren Froderman and "All-Star" tWitch, Michaels commented "Nappytabs what a season you have had, my God. It's been like home run after home run after home run..."[153] Shankman echoed this comment on the finale by calling Tabitha and Napoleon "the MVPs of the season".[154] Four of their routines—"Fallin'", "Scars", "Battle for the Beat", and "My Chick Bad"—were chosen as "Judges' Favorite" during the season seven finale broadcast.[155] Due to an injury sustained by Alex Wong, "Outta Your Mind" was not picked as a judge's favorite. Instead, it was performed by tWitch and special guest Ellen DeGeneres as a tribute to Alex just before Lauren Froderman was declared the winner of season seven.[155]
Season eight brought back mixed feedback. Early in the season, Tabitha and Napoleon choreographed a lyrical hip-hop routine "Coming Home" about a veteran coming back to his wife after returning from his deployment. The routine generated positive while emotional responses causing both guest judge Debbie Reynolds and resident judge Mary Murphy to cry while giving feedback.[156] The Star Ledger placed "Coming Home" at number three in its list of the top five routines performed during season eight.[157] Tabitha and Napoleon choreographed another lyrical hip-hop routine "I Got You" on the Top 16 performance episode. Celebuzz.com called the routine "dramatic and breathtaking".[158] The dance generated positive reviews from the judges causing them to spontaneously kiss one another in response to a kiss that was choreographed into the dance.[158] On the Top 8 performance episode, Lady Gaga appeared as a guest judge in which three hip-hop routines were performed. Although Tabitha and Napoleon choreographed two of them, she criticized their work while giving feedback on all three. She indirectly criticized them after a lyrical hip-hop piece choreographed by Marty Kudelka in which she referred to the dance style as "dated".[159] Of the two routines they did choreograph, she criticized their use of props in both of them.[160] A flower was used in the first routine "Take a Bow" about a cheating boyfriend asking for forgiveness. Several props including trash cans, rags, and brooms were used in the second routine "Bad Boys for Life" about waste management workers. Aside from disliking the props, she described their hip-hop choreography for "Bad Boys for Life" as "contrived".[161][162] On the finale, "Coming Home" was not picked as a "Judges Favorite" but two other routines they choreographed, "I Got You" and "Break Ya Neck", were chosen instead by judges Nigel Lythgoe and Lil' C respectively.[163]
Make Your Move
Make Your Move was released in South Korea and the United States in April 2013. With the exception of a make-out scene the choreography was generally praised among critics. The Washington Post stated "Although the bit of bedroom footwork was more laugh-inducing than anything, some of the dancing really is spectacular. Scenes from the competing clubs include impressive choreography and gravity-defying moves."[164] KPopStarz.com wrote "The dance teams and performances are enough to dominate the scenes, and definitely deserve a look. They bring forth the unique charm of watching a dance movie."[165] RogerEbert.com stated "'Make Your Move' rests on the success of its various dance sequences, not its plot. And the dancing here is exciting, innovative, and specific. Each 'number' has a story behind it, a motivation, a different look and feel... I could have lived without the choreographed (literally) foreplay scene, as they dance their way to the bed, but there are other dance sequences between the two where their chemistry vibrates off the screen."[166] The Hollywood Reporter said "The Romeo and Juliet-inspired plotline basically serves as a framing device allowing the opportunity for a plethora of exuberant dance sequences that particularly show off Hough's considerable talent."[167]
premios y reconocimientos
Primetime Emmy Awards
Tabitha and Napoleon have won two Emmys from a total of four nominations. At the 2013 Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, they joined the other choreography nominees and created a routine honoring dance that was performed just before the Outstanding Choreography award was presented. 2013 was the first year the Outstanding Choreography award was presented at the Primetime Emmys telecast rather than at the Creative Arts Emmys ceremony which takes place a week prior.[168]
Year | Award | Result |
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2014 | Outstanding Choreography | Won[169] |
2013 | Outstanding Choreography | Nominated[170] |
2011 | Outstanding Choreography | Won[171] |
2009 | Outstanding Choreography | Nominated[38] |
MTV Video Music Awards
Year | Award | Result |
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2015 | Best Choreography | Nominated[172] |
Dancers' Choice Awards
Year | Award | Result |
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2016 | America's Favorite Choreographer | Won[173] |
2014 | Favorite Choreographer | Nominated[174] |
2014 | Favorite Concert Choreographer | Won[174] |
2013 | Most Popular Choreographer for TV, Film, and YouTube | Won[175] |
The Carnival Choreographer's Ball
Year | Award | Result |
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2016 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won[176] |
2014 | Industry Innovators Award | Won[177] |
World of Dance
Year | Award | Result |
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2017 | Best Live Show of the Year | Won[178] |
2017 | Best Live Performance on Television | Nominated[178] |
2012 | Decade of Dance | Won[179] |
Entertainment Weekly
In 2011, Entertainment Weekly compiled a list of the "25 Best Performances Ever" on So You Think You Can Dance. Tabitha and Napoleon choreographed four routines on the list.[180]
Year | Work | Rank |
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2011 | "Outta Your Mind" | #1 |
"No Air" | #2 | |
"Bleeding Love" | #11 | |
"My Chick Bad" | #23 |
Shorty Awards
Year | Award | Result |
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2019 | Best in Dance | Nominated[181] |
Obra de caridad
Tabitha and Napoleon have donated money and their time to different non-profit organizations. In 2009, they made an appearance at the Life Changing Lives Gala, the proceeds of which benefited the Wounded Warrior Project, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Boys & Girls Clubs.[4] At the event, dancers Katie Shean and Joshua Allen from season four of So You Think You Can Dance performed the D'umo choreographed "No Air" lyrical hip-hop routine about a soldier telling his girlfriend he is being deployed.[182]
In the wake of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, Tabitha and Napoleon held a week-long fundraiser from online sales of their dancewear line.[183] The money raised was donated to Artists for Peace and Justice who in turn gave 100% of their donations toward humanitarian relief efforts.[184] For a separate fundraiser, they donated Nappytabs merchandise for a silent auction held by the organization Art4Life to benefit the American Cancer Society.[185]
In 2012, they taught classes at "The JabbaWockeez Experience" held at the Alexis Park Resort in Las Vegas. The event raised money for the Monsters on the Move Foundation which grants scholarships to aspiring dancers.[186]
In 2013, they worked with the Jabbawockeez again on a music video to the song "Celebrate" by Empire of the Sun and Tommy Trash. The music video also featured Les Twins, 8 Flavahz, and Harry Shum, Jr. and was used to raise money for a Coke (RED) campaign to decrease the number of HIV-infected newborns and raise awareness about AIDS.[187] For Veterans Day 2013, they choreographed a military themed performance for the Homeward Bound Telethon that aired live on the Military Channel. The purpose of the telethon was to raise money for veterans who suffer from TBI and PTSD.[188]
Tabitha and Napoleon are on the board of directors of the Dizzy Feet Foundation and the advisory board of The Young Choreographers Festival.[189]
Ver también
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When we started our line, we came up with [the] name because people on the lot would call him Nappy and me, Tab. But when everyone began wearing our clothing on the show — and on Dancing with the Stars — somebody mentioned that there was a lot of Nappytabs clothing being seen. A sponsor didn't like it, so [SYTYCD executive producer and judge] Nigel [Lythgoe] said he was going to start calling us Nappytabs, so that whenever anyone Googled the name, our store site would come up. And it took off.
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