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Co-Host, MTV’s “Dances From Tha Hood”
For those who can’t wait for the weekend to come so they can hit the
club and show off all the moves from the new Chris Brown or Soulja Boy
video, MTV’s “Dances From Tha Hood” cable television show was created
to help. Produced by MTV VJ Sway, “Dances From Tha Hood” is an
instructional show that teaches the latest in hip-hop dances. Host
Tweetie, and co-host Smoov, offer step-by-step lessons for dance crazes
like the ‘Aunt Jackie’ and ‘Walk It Out.’
Smoov admits long-time friend Tweetie requested him for the job. “They
wanted to bring in a sidekick with her, and she said [Smoov] has been
doing this for a long time, so that’s how I got [the position].”
Smoov has worked with artists such as Ludacris and Destiny’s Child, and
he’s been dancing all his life. “If you let my mother tell it, [I’ve
been dancing] since before I could walk,” he says. A native New Yorker,
he received his training at the Harbor Conservatory for Performing Arts
in Harlem.
Smoov’s aspirations include more television work as well as moving on
to the silver screen. “I definitely want to start doing more hosting on
TV, and choreography for movies.” He adds, “I also want to help kids, I
want to get them off the streets and let them know there are outlets
available to allow them to do positive things with their lives.” –cherice e. norman
