#24 Dave Scott: Legendary Choreographer (Full Conversation)

The Director Brazil Podcast

Dave Scott danced his way "Straight Outta Compton" and right into Hollywood and a multi-faceted career in dance, choreography and artist development spanning music, film television, and commercials. Dave has choreographed for both film and television including So You think You Can Dance and Bones on FOX, Step Up 3D, You Got Served Maid of Honor, Coach Carter, Uncle Buck, and Prom Night You can also see Dave's high intensity moves in Step Up 2 the Streets which grossed over $118 million worldwide and Sony Pictures Stomp the Yard, which grossed over $136 million worldwide. You Got Served (2004) won him the American Choreography Award for Best Choreography in a feature film.

Scott was the key ingredient behind the success of B2K, giving them their name, style, dance moves, and all-out sex appeal. In just two years, B2kscored two platinum albums and headlined the sold-out tours nationwide. Scott has molded and shaped the images and careers of many other artists, including Tyrese, Marques Houston and the musically renowned Brian Mcknight, allowing them to reach new and unexpected heights in their careers. Scott has lent his talents to several commercial campaigns including Chevy and Pantene Most recently, Dave choreographed and produced the international hit dance film, High Strung.

Next up is the feature film, Namuh, on which he will again serve as choreographer and producer. "I try to take myself outside of myself, try to become the audience and think about what is going to make people go èoooohhhi, try to give them that ewowí factor."