MASTERCLASS: AAKOMON "AJ" JONES INSTRUCTIONAL PT 2 [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 JONES CREDITS
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

[@rena13003]

Love to see a black man with TALENT. Wish I wasn't married, twenty years younger and a dancer just so I could take lessons from you. Glad Mahoganyknots sent me!!!

[@GracefulJoy]

Wow! Glad AJ's sister shared these videos with her subscribers. You are wickedly talented! Viva the Arts!

[@Stayls]

Your Sis sent me here and I am an old dancer. Nice to see someone who has creativity to their moves. Thank You.

[@Amber88d]

The guy in the back was killing it all the way thru. Luv it

[@TheVonvon13]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE watching dancers move like that...HOPING VERY HARD NO ONE MESSES up while performing on stage. They make it look so easy! Thanks for sharing and sending us here Mahogany knots.

[@siklysarkastik04]

not only are you a great dancer & choreographer, you are definitely a FANTASTIC instructor as well.

[@NocturnalPisces]

You are amazingly talented. I love that each dance you do is done without a second thought with such ease. Mahoganyknots sent me. Thanks.

[@lorithaerickson]

Moves are sooo smooth. That is some talent you have.

[@futbolusa]

footwork was unreal, this is the best yet

[@CurlyTonya]

FANTASTIC!!! I definitely see why Usher would want to work with you!!! Your sister sent me here!

[@kinkykronikals]

Sent by ur sis...amazing talent! May God continue to bless u with continued success!!

[@j17495]

Mahoganyknots didnt lie!! You are VERY talented. You love what you do and it shows!

[@twitchywonka]

Thank God for dance! Wow!!! And thank you DS2DIO for bringing such an amazing show to life!!!! LOVELOVELOVELOVE

[@naturallyBack]

OMGeeeeeeeee.......You're the real deal.Your moves are beautiful and that word along is not enough for how good you move.Keep doing what you have been blessed to do.I really enjoy watching you and can do so everyday.FANTASTIC........

[@shevon0610]

Mahoganyknots sent me. Very clean and smooth moves! Just loving this. Watched this video about 10x trying to do the moves. Too fly!

[@cljamesowensiii]

I too was sent by Mahoganyknots. You are so talented. As the young people might say, you're the truth!"

[@Ambrolysha]

Mahoganyknots sent me! Awesome choreography!!! Be blessed!!

[@NapturalPrincess]

MahoganyKnots sent me : ) All I can say is woooooooow! You truly have a gift from God. You're an amazing talent and I look forward to seeing more of your talents on the big stage. God bless❤

[@MzLashawn1]

Mahoganyknots sent me over! I simpy loved watching and learning. Ha! Can't bust a grape or put out what I'm smoking...or not! So much talent. Thanks for sharing. BeBlessed!

[@sharonmac45]

WOW!!! I see why your sis is so proud.

[@photogenic305]

That was Hot Brother AJ!!!!! Awesome job guys. Momma did her thing as well. I enjoyed this video.

[@GillianBudgets20203]

That was priceless...your sister has every reason to be proud of u...i am n i dont even know u. Thanks for sharing

[@keelarlee]

Mahoganyknots sent me! Glad she did...You are a great dancer! Be blessed!!

[@minvon]

You are blessed! Awesome!

[@HoneySwtDrms]

DOPE choreography! This is the masterclass that I've been anxiously waiting for!!!

[@lypursley]

The moves are SHARP!!!

[@tamfrancis5970]

Man, you are awesome. Your sis told the truth!

[@deeday0405]

I'm glad Mahoganyknots shared your super talent with us!

[@missthis897]

nicely done! amazing talent!

[@1FlySista]

Your sister Ebony sent me here, all I can say is WOWzers! You are just so dope AJ!!!

[@etdavis2776]

Wow... This is awesome. Much success and progress

[@ettapooh313]

wow!! killin it

[@Virgodreamsful]

You are so talented. Keep up the good work.

[@HighlyFavoredThatsMe]

Immensely talented....Great job

[@camillahsiao7194]

U do a great job!! OSM class

[@lnb2004]

Beyond Amazing! I'm so glad your sister decided to share!

[@NaturallyBeingMe1]

Wow! Wonderful and very talented.

[@MSCurlyForever]

This was an amazing interview. Very few people can make you feel the emotion they have about a subject. I can feel the love he has for dance through his words and motions. Your sister has every reason in the world to be so proud. Congrats and stay great.

[@kaelsms]

exelente me encanto !

[@BabyGirl1147]

amazing!

[@dwanfierce]

that was wonderful... very talented and a great teacher. i could almost almost almost jump in there and sit down 4 counts later

[@EboniTrue7691]

Your Sister sent me! You are so GIFTED!

[@789Daemon]

IM BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@33candie]

Enjoyed the video....you are the BOMB!

[@baylin10]

Beautiful dancer.... much Talent!!

[@blacklily624]

im sooo impressed

[@nurtured-channel2953]

The best choreographer so far👌😄

[@CreationsGaloreandMoore]

You sister recommended your video.....glad she did! "Wow" is all I can say!

[@rachelbabyjacob]

Mahoganyknots sent me your way to view your work. You are AWESOME! So much talent. I could watch your work all day. Keep it up... God Speed!

[@MamaWithAFro]

SIIIIIICK!!!!!! Oh my goodness! That was nice y'all. Really good stuff. Your sister has a reason to be proud :)

[@thegreatblaqitalian]

you make it seem so easy...you have mad skills...i like the way you move

[@poohbear539100]

your sis brought me to the interview you had and im just now watching these instructionals and you are just wow..your incredible i can see why shes so proud of you

[@shenette]

Very nice and smooth!

[@AlintraxAika]

I love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SolidGold130]

Love!

[@okattoncel]

Just Awesome....

[@carwash38]

Awesome!

[@kristyldtift]

Great instructional, AJ!

[@MzGlamourpuss]

In love!

[@mscruell]

Very talented and I sitting here trying to learn the moves....Mahoganyknots suggested to watch and Im glad she did..Keep it up

[@Zizzyyzz]

Yeah. He worked that out. Glad your sis sent me here!

[@MekoAlb]

You go boy!!!!!

[@LeroytheDancer]

incredible

[@LAShadz]

mahoganyknots recommended me. im glad she did. your are blessed. very talented.

[@TeresaWilliamsCoach]

Sent by Mahoganyknots.....exudes talent...loved it!

[@Happyasme2]

U are so talented ur Sis was right! My daughter n I r new sunbird now! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

[@lionessmummy4418]

I love it when choreographer’s dance to their own sh**! Let me tell you, he’s bringing his sh**!

[@EthanAndrew07]

Oh wow! this was great. Very talented. Thanks Mahoganyknots for directing me here.

[@tamqbee]

Great work! I love your sister's videos!

[@TussahSilk]

Superb! your sister sent me here & I was captivated. Fabulous!

[@lela2216]

Your sis is so proud of you! And I can see why!

[@1LUV7]

One word.... FIYAH!!!! Sent here by your sister

[@IndiaDeBoise]

Are you friggin kidding me??? AWESOME! Your sister told us you were talented but DANG! You're amazing! Can't wait to see you on So You Think You Can Dance as a Choreographer. You would trip up everyone...LOL Great job!

[@EriksMuffun]

that was great!!!!!!

[@sexymomwithdivatude]

Omg.....motivation! Sent by your sister and I am on a natural high

[@TheNaturaljj]

Makes me wanna dance! Love it. Sent by Mahoganyknots!

[@prettylou]

very nice!

[@ChocolateDimples321]

Your sister was right to brag, you have mad skills baby!! I want to see you on TV.

[@hawtcurllychic33]

Mahoganyknots sent me! Amazing talent, loved it!

[@leeluulee4301]

so thats that:) u tell em AJ you know whatu doing, love it

[@shurry27]

Your sis sent me, you are great at what you do! Much success to you!

[@lauradenise21]

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! THAT WAS STINKIN AWESOME!!!!!

[@lilmizbee]

I JUST TRIED THE MOVES, NEEDLESS TO SAY I JUST LEARNT TO DANCE. thnx 2 ur sister for the intro to ur work... new subbie, yey lol

[@idohare]

awesome

[@toyalovesfrancis]

your sister didnt lie! love it!

[@KlausDuarte]

I am so AMAZED by HIUS WORK, LIGHT and Talent SHARENNES ! his Last Comments made me cry, and feel so blessed for Dancing! and for trying to unite people in BRASIL , and inspire people to Dance! SO BLESSED RIGHT NOW thank s AJ. thanks DS2DIO @mrklausDuarte #IDANCETY D city of Dancers Brasil

[@RuffinCrew]

Mahoganyknots sent me! Awesome Choreography!!!

[@eragon4712]

14:00 Can't stop watching!!

[@8mossgirl]

YES!!!!!

[@Mllascelles1]

Mahoganyknots sent me!....very talented, much success to you.

[@Mrsdevsgirl]

You sir are gifted.....Your sister sent me, why have I not seen this before your amazing!Everyone is amazing great job.. definately subbing

[@jusny4u]

Sent by Mahogany knots...luv your work!

[@annesther726]

Sent by Mahogany Knots! Very clean!

[@mrxsmommy]

SICK SICK SICK!!!!!!!!! CRAZY GOOD!!!!!!

[@HannahAllSmiles]

Ummm, Mahoganyknots did NOT send me. I just love this channel, and this is completely amazing.

[@WavasWay]

FIRE!!!! YOU ARE VERY TALENTED!!! SHOUT TO YOUR SIS FOR SENDING ME!!

[@coilybella]

That was incredible. Your sister sent me here. Talented family:)

[@Sharondjohnson]

Mahagonyknots sent me as well. Yes, she was absolutely right, your are a BLESSED superstar!

[@AmbrosiaChic]

Mahoganyknots sent me here... Amazing!

[@whitedove281]

Mahogany Knots has good reason to be proud.So much talent I had to pin it!