Pop It!
| Pop It! | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 7 minutes |
Pop It! is a Canadian children's television series on TVO teaching hip-hop dance.[1][2] Designed to encourage chldren between the ages of 6 through 11 to exercise, the series was produced by Hop To It Productions with a grant from the Bell Fund.[1][2] There are 26 episodes, each of which is 7 minutes long.[1] The show first aired in 2008.[1][3]
The series is hosted by three dancers.[3] Each episode features an original pop song, clips from music videos, and the three hosts teaching dance routines.[2] The hosts included Briana Andrade-Gomes, Shemar Charles and Lamar Johnson.[3][2]
The show was filmed at the IAOD studios in Toronto. It also aired on SCN in Saskatchewan and Access in Alberta..
Staff
Hosts:
- Briana Andrade-Gomes
- Shemar Charles
- Lamar Johnson
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ACT Awards of Excellence | Best Interstitials | Nominated |
| Best Website | Nominated | ||
| Gemini Award | Best Cross Platform Project | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b c d McNeil, Shane (July 21, 2008). "Hop on Pop". Playback: Canada's Broadcast and Production Journal. Retrieved 2026-03-14 – via ProQuest.
- ^ a b c d Ransome, Noel (17 July 2023). "Emmy nod gives Scarborough actor, and his mom, a lift". Toronto Star. The Canadian Press. Retrieved 2026-03-14 – via ProQuest.
- ^ a b c "Pop It!". TV Guide. Retrieved 2026-03-14.