Tommy the Clown
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Thomas Johnson (better known as Tommy the Clown) is an American dancer, best known as the inventor of the "clowning" style of dance, which evolved into the popular "krumping" style. Johnson invented the style in 1992, to enhance birthday party clown acts, thereby creating the concept of "hip-hop clowns". Johnson and his followers have performed at birthday parties ranging from inner city communities to celebrities like Madonna,[citation needed] Pamela Anderson,[citation needed] and Cedric the Entertainer.[citation needed]
[edit] Mainstream appearances
- Rize
- The Tyra Banks Show (showcasing the clown/krump dance style)
- Judge Hatchett
- Flavor of Love
- Dancing with the Stars (helping Monique Coleman)
- America's Next Top Model, Cycle 6
- Dance Channel TV
- Passions of Girls Aloud (helping Cheryl Cole)
