MASTERCLASS: AAKOMON "AJ" JONES INSTRUCTIONAL PT 1 [DS2DIO]

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This week Aakomon teaches a combination featuring some of his choreography from Usher's "OMG" and Jason Derulo's "Don't Wanna Go Home" music videos, mixed in with a few extra moves!

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ABOUT AAKOMON JONES: Aakomon Jones is a creative director and choreographer who has made up some of the coolest moves ever to hit the stage and screen. He has worked with the biggest stars in the industry, including Usher, Madonna, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez and Justin Timberlake. He sits down with host Galen Hooks to discuss his work, his secret desire to be a professional whistler and the timeless art of being smooth.

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MASTERCLASS LEGENDS: AAKOMON "AJ" JONES

EXECUaTIVE PRODUCERS
Jon M. Chu
Hieu Ho

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Christina Ferguson
Ryan Landels

CONSULTING PRODUCER
Galen Hooks

DIRECTED BY
Ryan Landels

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Andrew Waruszewski

PRODUCTION DESIGNER
Effney Gardea

EDITED BY
Herbert Bennett


HOST
Galen Hooks

STARRING
Aakomon "AJ" Jones

FEATURING
Ava Bernstine
Marc Inniss

LINE PRODUCER
Jennie Yamaki

1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Jeremy Phoenix

PRODUCTION COORDINATORS
Joe Moore
Kimberly Cohrs

PRODUCTION COORDINATORS - DS2DIO
Madison Ainley
Hanna Walicki

CAMERA OPERATORS
Chris Burgon
Kevin Pham

CAMERA OPERATOR/JIB OPERATOR
Steve Simmons

DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNICIAN
Brian Sabillo

SOUND MIXER
Jared Simmons

SCRIPT SUPERVISOR
Erin Casteel

CHIEF LIGHTING TECHNICIAN
Owen Hooker

KEY GRIP
Ryan Stumpe

GRIP/ELECTRIC SWINGS
Travis Crabtree
Charles Balch

KEY MAKEUP ARTIST
Jamie Hess

KEY HAIR STYLIST
Jadene Munson

ASSISTANT MAKEUP/HAIR STYLIST
Christina Fineo

WARDROBE STYLIST
Nicole Schott

SET DECORATORS
Zeke Middleton
Lane Cheek

ART SWING
Haley Smith

TELEPROMPTER OPERATOR
Paul Van Zyl

ASSISTANT TO MR. CHU
Nicole Lederman

ASSISTANT TO MR. HO
Janet Change

KEY PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Mike Rutkowski

PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS
Laura Brooks
Peter Hough
Matt McKinnon
Andrew Turner
Colin Havey

PRODUCTION INTERNS
Tiffany Gomes

BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEOGRAPHER
Joel Schroeder

STILL PHOTOGRAPHER
Stefania Rosini

CATERING PROVIDED BY
Some Like It Hot

CRAFT SERVICES
Crystal Maldonado

POST PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Samantha Manalang

ASSISTANT EDITOR
Jillian Caldwell

POST PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Katie Barker

POST PRODUCTION INTERNS
Elizabeth Seaford
Anoosh Voltaire-Behi

ADDITIONAL MUSIC BY
Jingle Punks

MUSIC SUPERVISOR
District 78

MAIN TITLE THEMES
"Master Class" and "Legends"
Composed by Kerry Muzzey
Courtesy of Loafin Magic Music (BMI)

INSTRUCTIONAL TRACK
"Late Check Out"
Written by Robert Steinmiller, Jay J Kim, Chris Lightbody, Spencer Yaras - District 78 Music Publishing
Performed by District 78
Courtesy of District 78

DI COLORIST
Andrew Waruszewski

MAIN TITLE DESIGNER
Dan Liu

PRODUCTION ATTORNEY
Zeke Lopez

PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT
Heather Tyler

PRODUCTION INSURANCE
Robertson-Taylor