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Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Smart’ Decision: Names Boyfriend Lead Choreographer for Tour

By | Hip-Hop Media Training – Thu, May 3, 2012 12:50 PM EDT

Jennifer Lopez, Casper Smart (photo: Alo Ceballos, Film Magic)

Jennifer Lopez, 42, was pegged a sugar mama last year when she revealed her relationship with dancer, Beau "Casper" Smart, 25. But Smart is getting a free ride in more ways than one.

For Smart's 25th birthday in April, Lopez bought him a Dodge Ram truck, and now she's giving him a promotion.

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During a press conference Monday to announce her 20-date tour with Enrique Iglesias and Wisin Y Yandel, Lopez revealed that Smart would be choreographing her show. "I'm working with Jamie King--also Beau 'Casper' Smart is my new choreographer," she, blushing.

Fans who enjoy following Lopez and Smart's romance via cozy paparazzi vacation pictures and even their super-sexy video for "Dance Again" likely won't want to miss seeing their sizzling chemistry live on stage.

Aside from his personal relationship with Lopez, Smart does have the credentials to support his advancement from background dancer to lead choreographer. He has choreographed for Beyonce, Eminem, Kelly Rowland, the and popular television shows "So You Think You Can Dance," "The X Factor," and "America's Best Dance Crew."

[Related: Marc Anthony Files For Divorce From Jennifer Lopez]

Lopez will also be busy on tour, caring for her 4-year-old twins, Max and Emme. "Obviously, we're going in the summer so they won't be in school at that time, so they're going to come with mommy on tour," Lopez said during the press conference. "I don't know how that's all going to work. Hopefully, there's always grandma's house if they get really tired and stir crazy. But, I can't be away from them for too long. They'll be with me most of the time."

The tour kicks off on July 14 in Montreal. Tickets go on sale May 4.

Lopez's husband, Marc Anthony, filed for divorce in April.

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