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Darius Hickman: "Rockin That Thing" at The Manor — The-Dream
Darius Hickman brings his choreography to life on The-Dream's "Rockin That Thing" at The Manor LDN.
21 September 2026 · 1 min read

CHOREOGRAPHY BY DARIUS HICKMAN
ARTIST: THE-DREAM - ROCKIN THAT THING
LOCATION: THE MANOR LDN DANCE STUDIO, FINSBURY PARK, NORTH LONDON
“Rockin That Thing” by The-Dream is a standout track from the R&B artist’s 2009 album Love vs. Money. With its slick production, infectious rhythm and unmistakable R&B sound, the track provides the perfect backdrop for this performance-led choreography.
Darius Hickman is a dancer and choreographer whose career has taken him from So You Think You Can Dance, where he reached the Top 6 in Season 15, to the global stage with Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour as one of The Dolls. He also features in Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, documenting the landmark tour. Darius is known for his dynamic movement, musicality and distinctive performance quality, bringing a strong sense of individuality to his work.
This “Rockin That Thing” choreography by Darius Hickman was filmed at The Manor LDN, a leading London dance studio and creative space. The class gives dancers the opportunity to learn Darius’ choreography while working on musicality, movement quality and performance. Watch the full choreography above and discover more dance classes, choreography and masterclasses in London at The Manor LDN.
Watch Darius Hickman's "Rockin That Thing" choreography below.
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