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Exclusive--Up Close and Personal Bobby Newberry—Award Winning
Choreographer Lights Up the Dance Floor with His New Single “Sweat.”
By
Shelah Moody
Bobby
Newberry is gonna make you sweat in 2014.
“Sweat,”
is the new single from award winning choreographer Bobby Newberry,
one of the most sensual performers in the music industry. “Sweat,”
which dropped Dec.10 is currently available on iTunes. “Sweat” is
the first single from Newberry’s EP, which will be released in
January.
Newberry studied music formally in Orange County, CA, and also
learned the art of the dance by watching the movements of dance icons
such as Michael Jackson on video. After making a name for himself
choreographing for the likes of Missy Elliot, Eminem and the Pussycat
Dolls, Newberry is pursuing his true passion—singing.
You
can also catch Newberry in your city as a guest choreographer on the
Jump Tour, one of the largest dance conventions in the world.
www.jumptour.com.
SM:
Tell me about your career as an award winning choreographer.
BN:
I moved to Los Angeles when I was 18. I got scholarships to study
dance. I’ve been a singer my whole life; and dance happened for me
first and I just went with it. I’ve had an amazing career as a
choreographer. I was fortunate enough to work with the Pussycat
Dolls, Missy Elliot and Eminem. I’ve worked on TV shows like “The
X Factor” and “Dancing with the Stars.” Now, I’m making the
transfer to music.
Shelah
Moody: On that note, tell us about your first single, “Sweat.”
Bobby
Newberry: I’m excited about it. It’s a fun, high energy dance
track. I see people working out to it and dancing to it in the clubs
and vibing to it. It’s one of those songs that make you feel good.
For me, it pumps me up and gives me energy.
SM:
Tell us about your previous tracks, before “Sweat.”
BN:
I had three songs out last year. One was “Dirty Up,” an electric
pop song featuring Jesse and the Toy Boys. Jesse actually opened up
for Britney Spears on her Femme Fatale tour, and I was her creative
director/choreographer. The song was really well received and a lot
of dancers loved it. I also did a cover of “Bulletproof” by La
Roux; it was a duet with Melody Thorton of the Pussycat Dolls.
SM:
How would you describe the Bobby Newberry style of movement?
BN:
It’s very unique. I think that it’s a blend of a lot of sharp,
hard choreography and smooth and sexy movements.
SM:
What’s it like choreographing hip hop artists such as Lil’ Wayne
and Eminem?
BN:
I worked with Porcelain
Black,
who was featuring Lil’ Wayne. We did the choreography on the set
for a video. (Lil’ Wayne) didn’t do much choreography, I had to
do (movements) around him and he kind of just stood there. It was
about making him look hot with the girls around him.
SM:
From your Facebook page, I can see that you have the perfect body,
which you are very proud of. What is the secret to getting those
fabulous abs?
BN:
When you work really hard to get yourself in shape like that, you
want to be able to show it. I work out really hard; I work out with a
trainer twice a week. I do soul cycle, which is this hard, high
energy cycling class. I also do advanced yoga.
SM:
Tell us about the Jump Tour that you are embarking on.
BN:
Yes, I’m part of a big convention/dance tour called “Jump,” and
it goes to about 30 cities. I’m actually in the car headed to the
airport right now. I fly out to different cities with other amazing
choreographers like Mia Michaels. We teach classes, do photos and
signings.
Check
out Bobby Newberry:
On
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/BobbyNewberryVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/user/theBobbyNewberry
On
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobby.newberry
