Today we’d like to introduce you to Jasmine Johnson. Them and their team share their story with us below:
Jasmine “Jazz” Johnson, blessed with the gift of dance also known as Chocolate Drop Make It Pop is a world-renowned Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher, Founder of T.W.E.R.K NOLA & Muse.
Jazz performed with most nominated artist Jon Batiste at The 64th GRAMMYs. Featured dancer and assistant choreographer for New Orleans-set “Freedom” by Jon Batiste won Best Music Video at the 2022 GRAMMYs. Also featured on best selling New Orleans Jazz Festival 2022 poster by Terrance Osborne.
Hailing from the great city of New Orleans Jazz started dancing at the age of 10 and began training at New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, NORD/ NOBA, Booker T. Washington HSPVA and Alvin Ailey. This NOCCA alum received her BFA in dance from SUNY Purchase College. Upon graduation, Jazz’s career took off with her debut feature in Beyonce’s “Grown Woman” music video. Jazz has share her talents on stages across the world from movies, television, award shows, performing with top artists in the industry like Kelly Rowland, Queen Latifah, Nas, Drake, Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, Lil Kim, Will Smith, and many more.
After thriving in NYC for nearly a decade, Jazz was lead to fulfill a purpose far bigger then herself. She felt it was her duty to return to her hometown to create, build and uplift the very same community she came from. Jazz has created a community teaching wellness, empowerment, and representing culture. Jazz continues to share all that she’s learned on her journey so that people are inspired to live their life authentically and believe in their dreams.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Adulting has been one of my biggest challenges so far. I’ve entered so many new roles all at once which had me feeling overwhelmed! Over the years, I’ve had obstacles that taught me so much about myself, shine light on ways I can improve in communicate, listen, and lead. I can honestly say I feel a shift, sense of growth. I am so grateful because it’s a journey. You go thru to GROW thru. BALANCE IS KEY.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Dance reel https://youtu.be/1pmR8mSbgyU
Choreography Modern/ Contemporary
D Smoke- Black Habits
https://youtu.be/-BCVf3f5Pgg
Assistant Choreography Twerk / HipHop
Drake – Kiki do you love
https://youtu.be/84yTsE4eNYQ
Assistant Choreographer Secondline/ Commercial
Jon Batiste – Freedom
https://youtu.be/3YHVC1DcHmo
Movement Direction Twerk/ HipHop
London on the Track, G Eazy ft. City Girls + Juvenile
https://youtu.be/RsSlXrHxUkY
Movement Direction Secondline/
Jon Batiste March Madness Final Four
https://youtu.be/9MQQ2PVE2zA
Choreographer
Celeste – Stop this flame
https://youtu.be/UE3sTF3oj6w
Movement Direction
Jon Batiste Grammy’s 2022
https://youtu.be/0t8ncILZJeY
Tank and The Bangas – To be real
Ft. Hasizzle + Keedy Black + Big Choo https://youtu.be/UoUVeT_WgJI
Movement Direction
Hasizzle ft. Angelika Jelly Joseph – Getchu sum
https://youtu.be/r_m_kam2wLY
Choreography x
The Late Show Stephen Colbert
Tank and The Bangas
https://youtu.be/_Vvl5FnXHmU
Movement Direction
Jon Batiste x
Something In The Water Fest
https://youtu.be/mMIjk86G9ro
Choreography x performance
Ambré feat Jvck James
https://youtu.be/vwzy8wbqJik
Contact Info:
- Website: www.ilovetwerknola.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/chocolatedropmakeitpop?igshid=NjZiMGI4OTY=
Image Credits
Juwan James 1-5 & 9 Shabazzborn 6 & 10 Andre’ Hubbard 7 Creative Director Ivan Leon 8
