Tabitha and Napoleon D'Umo, Choreographers, So You Think You Can Dance

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Tabitha and Napoleon D'Umo, Hip Hop Dance Choreographers

Napoleon and Tabitha D'Umo, also known as Nappytabs, are a husband and wife choreography team who are often credited with developing the new strand of hip-hop dance, known as lyrical hip-hop. Nappytabs have been with So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) since season 4, and have developed a huge following with their fresh take on hip-hop. In 2009, they were nominated for an emmy for their dance "Bleeding Love".

This lens is part of a series including the choreographers from the Fox Reality Show SYTYCD. I'm a huge dance fan, and addicted to Reality TV. I've really admired the choreography on the show and for the first five seasons before I started creating lenses about SYTYCD, I wondered, "Where did these great choreographers come from?" So the purpose of this series of lenses is to provide a short biography of each choreographer, and to remind you of their work on the show.

Tabitha and Napoleon D'Umo Biography

For a more in depth biography, see links below.

Napoleon & Tabitha began their career in Las Vegas, directing and choreographing shows for casinos and many high-profile companies like NIKE, Redken, Levi's, MAC, and Matrix. Since moving to LA, the duo has worked with artists Beyonce, Missy Elliot, Bubba Sparxxx, Sisqo, Toni Braxton, Monica, Timbaland, Destiny's Child, Justin Timberlake, B2K, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, and Celine Dion. They have a multitude of film and television credits which most recently include MTV's hit show "America's Best Dance Crew", as judges and choreographers on FOX's smash "So You Think You Can Dance", and now they are hosts of their own reality show on TLC called "Rock the Reception."

Tabitha and Napoleon D'Umo Honors

  • 2011 Emmy Nominations - So You Think You Can Dance - Routines: Scars" / "Fallin" / "Outta Your Mind""
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  • 2009 Emmy Nomination - So You Think You Can Dance: "Bleeding Love" FOX

Tabitha & Napoleon Talk About Dance Styles

SYTYCD Season 5 - Tabitha & Napoleon
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Tabitha and Napoleon D'Umo Links

Nappytabs.com
Check out Napoleon & Tabitha's line of clothing designed exclusively for Hip Hop dancers.
Nappytabs on MySpace
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Tabitha and Napoleon on Wikipedia
In depth biography information on both Tabitha and Napoleon.
Nappytabs on Facebook
Become a fan of Napoleon and Tabitha on Facebook.

Napoleon and Tabitha's Latest From SYTYCD

Melanie and Twitch - Hip Hop - So You Think You Can Dance
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Favorite Tabitha and Napoleon Dances From SYTYCD

So You Think You Can Dance Season 8 "I Got You"
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The Choreographers of "So You Think You Can Dance"

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Tabitha and Napoleon Photos

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SYTYCD News

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  • good4us_all Jul 25, 2011 @ 11:57 pm | delete
    I love NappyTabs. They choreographed a great hip-hop routine for National Dance Day, AND they're going to the 2011 Emmys! What an exciting year for SYTYCD!
    ;-) Karin
  • The El Portal Theatre Jul 5, 2011 @ 12:43 pm | delete
    If you like Napoleon and Tabitha, then come and check them out live at the Nvitational at the El Portal Theatre! They'll be a hit! http://thenvitational.com/
  • Kylie White Jun 23, 2011 @ 10:47 pm | delete
    This is to Tabitha D'umo!!
    Please email me at gymnastbug123@yahoo.com or sonyacsr@cox.net
    I would like to ask you a very important question!!!
    Thank you and please note in the email that it is you!!... Thank you and please email!!
  • jamesnodturft Mar 25, 2011 @ 8:28 am | delete
    "Bleeding Love" was when people started noticing them, I think. I still can't hear that song without seeing that dance in my mind's eye.
  • RealityTV Mar 17, 2011 @ 6:18 pm | delete
    I love Napptab--everything they do. lol

    "Lucky Leprechaun Blessings" from a SquidAngel. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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