I don’t have a signature move, but my style of movement is a signature of its own.

My dance is fused with hip hop, dancehall, jazz, afro centric and many more styles. How would you characterize your style of dancing? Do you also have a signature move? Online critics have said the “Hotline Bling” dance sequence reminds them of a Sean Paul video, which is how you got your start with choreo. And, he wanted to explore something different that he hasn’t done before. I was honored because Drake wanted to work with me. What was your first reaction when you found out you’d be dancing with Drake? I came up in the golden era of music videos and it’s a true blessing to be in a position to be on a set with massive builds directed by the legend himself, X. I was excited to go back to the place where I started from, working on classic X productions. Were you aware of the treatment prior? What was your initial reaction when you saw the set? And of course, I humbly accepted simply because I truly respect their work and what’s better than Toronto unifying on a major artistic level. Tanisha Scott: My manager contacted me about the opportunity to work with Drake and Director X on the video. VIBE: How did drake recruit you for “hotline bling”? Was it the Toronto connection? We also rolled down memory lane on #FlashbackFriday to that time she taught the ladies of VIBE to twerk. for CeeLo Green, the Toronto-bred dancer discussed the genius behind the GIF-ted Director X visual with us over e-mail. After running through soundcheck for Jay Z’s Tidal show and while shooting a new video in L.A.

Her latest credits, though, is being Drake’s dancing partner in the unshakable video for “ Hotline Bling,” which caused a ruckus on timelines upon its Apple debut on Monday night (Oct. She’s also contributed to commercials for Nike and Budweiser, and even on-screen greats like Netflix’s The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and the Tina Fey and Amy Poehler film Sisters. Since burning up the set for Sean Paul videos like “ I’m Still In Love With You,” the choreographer to the stars has also helmed routines for the likes of Beyoncé, Rihanna and Alicia Keys. Tanisha Scott’s resume is a whole lotta yasssssss.

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