Biography





   

       "It takes an athlete to dance, but an artist to be a dancer." and Derick Robinson has made that transition. After many years of training at the provincial and national levels of soccer, Derick left his sporting roots behind to explore the world of dance. Starting out as just a hobby, dance has grown into more than just a passion; it’s his way of life. Derick was casted to dance in the feature film Cobu 3D as a part of the “Kings & Queens Crew” and a featured dancer in Shawn Desman’s “Alive”. He has had the opportunity to work with such artists as Down With Webster for the 2013 MMVA’s, Divine Brown at the “Toronto New Years Bash” to bring in 2011, and for Lady Gaga at the 2011 “Much Music Video Awards”. He is the founder and choreographer for the all male Hip-Hop dance crew, The O.G. Crew (Original Gentlemen). They have competed at World of Dance Toronto, The Canadian Street Dance Championships, on Much Music’s Best Dance Crew and have recently performed for Trish at The America’s Next Top Model Live Event in Toronto, which he choreographed. Derick was also selected to be apart of the 2013 Monsters of Hip Hop Cast. In the summer of 2014 Derick will be traveled to Los Angeles to compete in the first ever “Choreographer’s Cup” hosted by Monsters Of Hip Hop.

 

       Over the past few years Derick has developed and refined his own style of dance that is only starting to be exposed to the Toronto scene. His work has been seen at The Bazaar Showcase, On Much Music and at Toronto’s Choreographer’s Ball. He believes that creating a connection between emotion, movement and the music is what makes his choreography so unique. As an up and coming choreographer in Toronto, his work has been described as creative, innovative and diverse. Derick’s choreography is based with Hip-Hop, but he likes to fuse it with other styles such as African and contemporary. Excited to continue his journey with dance; Derick is eager and enthusiastic to bring something new and different to the stage.