WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO
WORK WITH
NAPPYTABS?
“Pretty much everybody in LA is an amazing dancer.” –Tabitha
So how do you stand out? What can you do to claim your spot? Well, here is a guideline straight from the source. Dig in.
1 “People that get along.” NappyTabs love good
vibes. One of the reasons choreographers tend to hire
dancers they are friends with is because those are people
they truly enjoy being around. Good company
leads to a good product. NappyTabs are
always cracking jokes, so they want to be
around people with a sense of humor.
Stay lighthearted, joyful, and unafraid of some good ol’ laughter.
2 “Good work
ethic.” When you are in
rehearsal, you need to work
hard. This means being on time,
going full out, never flaking,
being
respectful and always doing
your best. If you aren’t a
dancer who picks up
choreography quickly, it’s
okay, just make sure you practice outside of rehearsal. Even if
everyone is having fun, it’s still
a job, and you have to treat it as
such.
classes.” Napoleon shares,
“Everybody talks- even the
young ones. We’ll say, ‘who’s
been dope right now? Who’s
been taking your class.’ They’ll
be like ‘you don’t know so and
so?’ And I’ll be like ‘nope, but
give them a call.’” NappyTabs
often hire dancers from
Monsters of Hip Hop or though
their assistants. Get to know who’s
who. If teachers trust you and
feel that you are reliable and consistent, they will vouch for you.
cited.” Have a positive attitude
and an upbeat energy. Nappytabs don’t like anyone in their room
that are slouchy and negative. Show
appreciation for the job and your
love for dance by being enthusiastic.
Even if you are doing a step-touch or
you are a veteran in the industry, act
like it’s your first job. Stay hungry,
eager and motivated.
MAY/JUNE
everything.” Everyone talks. Establishing and keeping a
good reputation is so important. If one choreographer has
a negative experience with you, chances are, other
choreographers will be hesitant to work with you.
But on the other hand, if NappyTabs