![]() ![]() In 2021 Bryan and Neil released their first non-concept album since 2013, partnering with Twin Cities producer extraordinaire Lazerbeak. Simultaneously, the popularity of their “brain break” dance-a-long videos continued to skyrocket in classrooms around the world. Concept albums about cats, potty humor, self-help, holidays, and Panera Bread added to the band’s discography. ![]() More domestic and international touring followed as the guys hit the road with The Vans Warped Tour, Frank Turner & Sleeping Souls, and MC Lars. These videos were unexpectedly a hit with elementary school teachers, which led Koo Koo into the world of children’s music and becoming a “real” kids band. Meanwhile Koo Koo began creating “dance-a-long” videos (initially as something of a joke) for their songs in order to help demonstrate the moves that audiences would need to know at their shows. This turned into more support slots with Reel Big Fish and Yo Gabba Gabba Live. In 2010 the band was chosen to support Orange County superhero rock band The Aquabats on their east coast tour. The next few years saw Bryan and Neil touring throughout the midwest playing bars, and releasing their first few albums and music videos. The idea centered around crowd participation, comedy and dance music, stretching the concept of a what a “band” could be. Mary’s University’s annual battle of the bands. Koo Koo Kanga Roo was created by Bryan and Neil in 2008 as an experimental project for St. He always includes the heart of the Cuban style, which has its foundation in Africa and Spain, as well as his homeland of Cuba. He teaches the uniquely Cuban steps of Salsa, Cha-cha-cha, Rumba, Mambo, and other traditional Cuban rhythms. and international artists, including Will Smith, John Leguizamo, Gloria Estefan, and the Miami Sound Machine.īorn and trained in Cuba, René brings a wealth of knowledge of music and dance and its cultural context to his audience. René has performed traditional Afro-Cuban and popular Latin dance all over the world and in many music videos and movies with popular U.S. His energetic and charismatic dance got the attention of many famous choreographers and directors from all over the world. In the early 1980s talent hunters discovered Rene's versatility and soon he became a great Afro-Cuban dancer, performing with several well-known choreographers, directors, and dance companies, further developing his unique style.ġ986 brought him into the world of night shows at the most prestigious clubs in Cuba, such as the Tropicana. Many other amateur theaters and dance companies helped him develop his artistic vocation. He began his career in Cuba in 1973 with a small role as an actor in the popular theater company "4 de Abil" under the direction of Tito Junco. René Dennis Thompson has been a professional Latin dancer for 37 years, 30 of those years as an instructor and choreographer.
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