For those of you who have experienced the Hip Hop Abs workout, you know this Shaun T guy has some serious energy. His infectious attitude and constant smile make it a little easier to keep up with his workouts. But, who is the man behind the workout gear and dance moves? Well, his career certainly didn’t start with Hip Hop Abs and it won’t end there either.
Shaun T, more formerly known as Shaun Thompson, is a native of New Jersey. He attended Rowan University where he majored in Sports Science and minored in Theater and Dance. His love for fitness and dance is apparent with his choices of study.
He choreographed such things as a NCAA Final Four halftime show, the Garden State Dance Festival, and Aaron and Nick Carter’s tour. He also worked to help create the dance moves in the movie Bring It On: All or Nothing and the moves in the Kathy Smith Project: You workout series.
Hip Hop Abs wasn’t created until 2007 and since that time it has rapidly gained popularity. It is a program that displays T’s love of dance with his commitment to fitness. The following year, Shaun T also released Shaun T’s Fit Kids Club, a great solution to getting kids active with a fun and modern program.
In addition to all of these accomplishments, there’s more.
Shaun has appeared as a backup dancer for acts like Mariah Carey, Aaron and Nick Carter, and reggae superstar Elephant Man. He appeared in the movie Beauty Shop and has been seen in shows like Six Feet Under and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Shaun T has done work with additional companies like Boost, Marc Jacobs, Nike, and the Los Angeles Lakers.
So, in a few words: Shaun T is a lot more than that dancing nut on Hip Hop Abs. He knows what he is doing and loves his work immensely. One only has to see him at work to see his passion for dance and fitness.
