<P> The dancing on the show is first performed by live - action dancers, and their movements are later transported to animation . Choreographer, Beth Bogush, describes the process: "What we do is we film the live footage in the studio, send that off and they do a Leica, and then they send it to the animators . The animators watch, and were pretty precise . What we film for that day is pretty close to what you see in the character ." In season one, the Backyardigans usually wear their normal clothes while on an adventure, usually accompanied with accessories . They rarely wear their normal clothes in an adventure after the first season . </P> <Ul> <Li> Uniqua is a curious, self - confident, and high - spirited, pink spotted character . The series uses the name "Uniqua" for both the character and her species . She wears pink polka - dotted overalls and has a pair of swirled antennae on top of her head . Uniqua is sweet and friendly, though her strong opinions and occasional stubbornness get in the way of her relationships . While imagining herself having the roles that require brains and fortitude (such as a scientist or pirate captain) and despite her love of books (as seen in episodes such as "The Masked Retriever"). Creator Janice Burgess describes Uniqua as the child she wishes she was like as a child . She is the only main character to appear in every episode . Speaking voice: Lashawn Tináh Jefferies (seasons 1--4). Singing voice: Jamia Simone Nash (seasons 1--3) and Avion Baker (season 4). Dancer: Hattie Mae Williams (seasons 1--4). </Li> <Li> Pablo is a yellow - beaked blue penguin who wears a blue bow tie and a blue - and - yellow propeller beanie Pablo is very respectable and often acts on his own accord . He is also known for owning 6 mansions because he had too much money and donating is unacceptable . Pablo tends to be the most excitable of the group and is best friends with Tyrone . Due to his energy and impetuousness, he often goes into a "panic attack" when he faces an obstacle, running around in circles and telling everyone not to worry until someone interrupts him . The number of panic attacks decreased considerably after season 1, though in the episode The Flipper! his propensity for getting overexcited is a major plot point . Pablo does not appear one time: "Chichen - Itza Pizza". Speaking voice: Zach Tyler Eisen (seasons 1) and Jake Goldberg (seasons 2--4). Singing voice: Sean Curley (seasons 1--4). Dancer: Tasha Cooper (seasons 1--3), Jonathan Sandler (season 3), Steven Konopelski (seasons 3--4), Jacob Wimar (season 4), Paul Flanagan (season 4). </Li> <Li> Tyrone is a good - natured, yet somewhat fearful, red - haired orange moose who wears a red - and - blue striped shirt . He is almost the complete opposite of his best friend Pablo in terms of personality, despite his laid - back and cool - headed character and being known for his sarcastic comments, one of them being "That certainly was convenient ." At the end of most episodes, when he appears, "That was an excellent (type) adventure, don't you think?" (though Pablo, Austin, and Tasha recite the line when he does not appear). Despite not appearing to wear trousers (except on rare occasions), Tyrone somehow manages to put his hands in his pockets . Speaking voice: Reginald Davis Jr. (seasons 1), Jordan Coleman (season 2 - 3) and Christopher Grant, Jr. (season 4). Singing voice: Corwin C. Tuggles (seasons 1), Leon Thomas III (seasons 2 - 3) Damani Roberts (season 3) and Tyrel Jackson Williams (season 3 - 4). Dancer: Greg Sinacori (seasons 1--2, 4), Bradley Shelver (season 3), Andrew Cao (season 3). </Li> <Li> Tasha is a strong - willed yellow hippo, Tasha wears an orange flowered dress and red Mary - Jane shoes . She is a sweet girl on the outside, but is more rational and likes to get her own way . She is the most serious of the major characters, although Tasha can be just as easygoing from time to time . She is more feminine than her friend Uniqua . In seasons 2 - 4, she has a more amiable personality, as well as a more muscular appearance their characters . She tends to be grumpy if not the boss . Her catchphrase is "Oh, for goodness sakes!" Speaking voice: Naelee Rae (seasons 1--2) and Gianna Bruzzese (seasons 3--4). Singing voice: Kristin Danielle Klabunde (seasons 1--3) and Gabriella Malek (seasons 3--4). Dancer: Darlene Dirstine (seasons 1--3), Amanda Ulibarri (season 4), Nancy Renee Braun (season 4). </Li> <Li> Austin is a shy but fun - loving purple kangaroo . Though generally soft - spoken in Season 1, due to recently moving in the neighborhood, Austin starts to come out of his shell as the series progresses . He is revealed to be smart and imaginative . Austin rarely appears in the spotlight, but takes the role of the lead character in several episodes . Says Bogush: "Austin's usually the one pulling up the rear . He's kind of a get - along guy ." Austin has been shown to occasionally display a more villainous side, such as in the episodes "High Tea" and "The Magic Skateboard". Speaking voice: Jonah Bobo (seasons 1--4). Singing voice: Thomas Sharkey (seasons 1--3) and Nicholas Barasch (season 4). Dancer: Kristen Frost (seasons 1--4). </Li> </Ul> <Li> Uniqua is a curious, self - confident, and high - spirited, pink spotted character . The series uses the name "Uniqua" for both the character and her species . She wears pink polka - dotted overalls and has a pair of swirled antennae on top of her head . Uniqua is sweet and friendly, though her strong opinions and occasional stubbornness get in the way of her relationships . While imagining herself having the roles that require brains and fortitude (such as a scientist or pirate captain) and despite her love of books (as seen in episodes such as "The Masked Retriever"). Creator Janice Burgess describes Uniqua as the child she wishes she was like as a child . She is the only main character to appear in every episode . Speaking voice: Lashawn Tináh Jefferies (seasons 1--4). Singing voice: Jamia Simone Nash (seasons 1--3) and Avion Baker (season 4). Dancer: Hattie Mae Williams (seasons 1--4). </Li> <Li> Pablo is a yellow - beaked blue penguin who wears a blue bow tie and a blue - and - yellow propeller beanie Pablo is very respectable and often acts on his own accord . He is also known for owning 6 mansions because he had too much money and donating is unacceptable . Pablo tends to be the most excitable of the group and is best friends with Tyrone . Due to his energy and impetuousness, he often goes into a "panic attack" when he faces an obstacle, running around in circles and telling everyone not to worry until someone interrupts him . The number of panic attacks decreased considerably after season 1, though in the episode The Flipper! his propensity for getting overexcited is a major plot point . Pablo does not appear one time: "Chichen - Itza Pizza". Speaking voice: Zach Tyler Eisen (seasons 1) and Jake Goldberg (seasons 2--4). Singing voice: Sean Curley (seasons 1--4). Dancer: Tasha Cooper (seasons 1--3), Jonathan Sandler (season 3), Steven Konopelski (seasons 3--4), Jacob Wimar (season 4), Paul Flanagan (season 4). </Li>

What kind of creature is uniqua from the backyardigans