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“You Got it Tito”
Michael is right there waiting to jam with you 🕊️ 🎸 🎤
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The double pump accent on “give it” he realllllyy meant that 🫠
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The ballet barre warm-up before nailing the slickest of choreographies 😭
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Never in the history of dance has anyone else executed such finesse in silhouette choreo the way MJ did.
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Scream is about to be 30 years old in 2025. That’s last century, yet the concept and visual imagery is still THE most futuristic music video.
Michael and Janet were so ahead of their time 😮💨
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Michael Jackson performed Dangerous at MTV awards 29 years ago and choreo history was made 🙂↕️
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The way Michael Jackson popularized ensemble dancing in music videos should be spotlighted in dance research 🔥
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"People listen to my music, but they don't hear it"
~ Michael Jackson
🧵🪡Threaded appreciation of evocative, provocative and vulnerable lyrics penned by MJ, songwriter:
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With just 3 pics and only one footage you can already SEE Jaafar and production crew are putting in detailed work to portray Michael Jackson.
Biopic era is HERE 🫶🔥😭
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Michael Jackson casually strolled out vocalizing to Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough and ppl lost their minds 😭
Also when he left the planet for a sec to robot moonwalk and throw a kiss 💋
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Out dance Michael??? 🤭
The same Michael Jackson who is the ONLY recording artist in the Dance Hall of Fame? The same MJ who did DECADES of Groundbreaking choreo, Innovative contributions to the profession of dance ?
Don’t ever disrespect MJ’s dance artistry 🥱
I know this might be hard for some people to process, but yeah Chris is better. He is the evolution as Tank says.
Might not be as famous or impactful as Michael was, but performance wise and skill, Chris Brown is a beast.
Chris would out-dance Michael. Period.
Chris’ live
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Michael Jackson created dance history any time he debuted new choreography 🔥
1993 American Music Awards
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Michael Jackson magically appearing to steal back his girl is such a sassy scene stealer
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Ppl have a nerve to question Michael Jackson’s dance diversity when this niche choreo exists.
Precision level intense 🥹
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Michael Jackson
His dance versatility, Including tap.
Peep the split jump at the end
He did all this in full tailcoat and top hat, mind you
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One of the slickest pieces of choreo in Michael Jackson short film history.
Mind you, this was top-tier dance precision & fluidity 30+ years into his career🔥
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Michael Jackson was so intentional about social awareness, where he performed and why - this scene of MJ dancing with the community & percussion performers is so impactful - I imagine it’s a moment they will hold onto in their souls forever 🥹
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Michael Jackson as a prolific songwriter in musical history cannot be quantified by any chart data. His ability to connect empathy to composition is masterful.
Here's some examples of lyrics that resonate deeply & have very likely saved lives with relatability. You won't find
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MJ popularizing group choreography on music videos is such a cultural serve, he truly paved the way for professional dancers 🥹
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While critics argue fame here’s a blunt reminder that Michael Jackson was a global phenomenon with raw vocal talent and stage charisma, aged 11 👑
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Since it's
#Grammys
day, reminder that Michael Jackson served you THIS legendary performance and brought the world to a standing ovation 👏
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A signature so extra he left them no room to use that whiteboard ever again. 🤭
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The level of detail in Michael Jackson's adlibs and choreo is insane. 🔥
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There really is a Michael Jackson groove for every occasion 🪩
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A whole level of disrespectful behavior everytime someone discredits Michael Jackson’s dancing or equates him with “carrying only the moonwalk”
MJ as a dance artist was THE most innovative and detailed oriented versatile dancer.
A thread 🧵 bc apparently ppl need reminding:
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When Michael Jackson did this Mouth Swipe you knew he was about to stand on business
🤭👉 a lil thread 🧵
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Good morning to everyone who appreciates this legendary black dancer
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That slap on the beat drop was a whole serve.
MJ was so serious about hitting Dangerous accents 😮💨
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One thing about MJ - he’s going to learn a new dance style and outdo everyone immediately 😽
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This stair choreo is nasty work.
He’s in between dance breaks and still finds a way to make every transition count 😭
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POV: it's like 2:30 or 3am NYC and Michael Jackson is still in full tie and dress shirt rehearsing BAD short film, he's so precious😭
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Imagine you get to see Michael Jackson perform Thriller on Halloween during BAD era in all his sparkly glory 😭💀🔥
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Michael Jackson served VMAs this groundbreaking work.
Don’t ever play with this legend and iconic VMA Performance history 🙂↔️
#VMAs
Most Iconic Performance Nominees: a new category that celebrates some of the most memorable performances from the history of the show
🚀
@Beyonce
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@britneyspears
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@xtina
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@madonna
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@MissyElliott
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@Eminem
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@katyperry
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@ladygaga
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@madonna
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@taylorswift13
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ppl really slept on Michael Jackson's dance diversity, so he casually dropped a reminder of his tap expertise into his repertoire
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Michael Jackson Dance Isolations ~ Thread dedicated to dance innovation🧵
MJ fluidly built on this unique dance specialty throughout his career; no one compares to him.
He was inducted into The Dance Hall of Fame for his significant impact on the evolution/development of dance
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Elite Female Artists who Matched MJ's performance fire with him in short film/tour ~ A Thread 🧵
1. Lorraine Fields, Smooth Criminal - sassily perfected the smooth wallet snatch.
Mind you, she was in Thriller too - dynamically exquisite performer.
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What a time to be alive as a professional dancer 😭
Imagine walking into an audition and it’s for JANET JACKSON OR MICHAEL JACKSON. And then getting to rehearse, perform and learn from them???!! 😮💨
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Michael Jackson, no debate.
And these vids just touch the surface of his brilliance.
MJ is the ONLY recording artist to be inducted into the Dance Hall of Fame 👏
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Nobody glides like Michael Jackson ~ a Thread of MJ's smoothest choreo move 🧵
Maestro dance glides are a choreographic mastermind
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Michael Jackson pioneering innovative storytelling through group choreography ~ threaded appreciation🧵
This is legendary dance history they can NEVER take away from him. 🔥
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The most critically important camera angle in short film history premiered 37 years ago 🔥
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Michael Jackson was a musical genius and dance mastermind, his rehearsals with choreographers are performances all on their own🔥
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The Evolution of Michael Jackson's Human Nature Vocals/Glory of Performance Moments
Victory era dramatic, 1984
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Only a legend has choreo this fierce in his dance repertoire ☝️
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I revisit this interview Ebony did with Michael Jackson from time to time, as it's thoughtfully done, centered on his music, his experiences touring, what interests him, his philosophy. Journalist providing space for him to articulate his answers 😭
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Michael Jackson's dance skills need to be studied bc that man could DANCE early on. Time step, tap turns, split jump and tapping up the stairs is complicated asf. MJ was detailed and made it look EFFORTLESS
Also peep the tap spin 🌪️
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Michael Jackson Dance ~ A Choreo Starter Pack
A Guide for every time someone says, "MJ is not a diverse dancer."
The art of living dangerously, a DANCE THREAD of MJ over 40 years
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Dance Styles of Michael Jackson~ a thread on dance artistry and ingenuity in Short Film
MJ was a mastermind storyteller through dance, fusing every creative piece with signature moves & a variety of dance styles spanning old Hollywood, Broadway, tap, jazz, street, mime, & more
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MICHAEL JACKSON'S SIGNATURE MOVES: A SERIES:
MJ continually worked to perfect choreography - this series will capture each of the signature moves, it's relevant for naysayers to understand WHY MJ repeated core moves, bc quite literally, that's how signature moves work.
(Part 1:
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Michael Jackson unbothered and jamming in the background is a whole vibe 🔥💥😭
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Evolution of Michael Jackson’s Dangerous ~ A Thread 🧵
Innovation in hand choreo - such a unique dance specialty
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Colman Doringo on Michael Movie “I saw the Victory Tour being shot and I lost my mind.���
OH MY. 🫠
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Stand up for Michael Jackson, ICONIC ARTIST
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Michael Jackson Mania is REAL again -
Starter Pack of dramatic jacket throws 1/4 🧵
Come Together -
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No one commands an audience like the Hee Hee Man ~ A thread of Michael Jackson Live 🧵
1988 Grammys, Man in the Mirror - that time MJ preached to the audience to stand up in a divine gospel intervention.
THEY WERE GAGGED
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Siedah Garrett pranking Michael Jackson with a blonde wig during I Just Can't Stop Loving You - their shared joy trying to get through the lyrics while laughing is just solid perfect 😭😭😭💞
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Michael isn’t credited enough for popularizing group dance choreo and disrupting music video industry.
All these artists today who have group dance breakdowns in their vids - they have MJ to thank for this.
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Young Michael Jackson nailing solo choreo - he was always destined for greatness and ONLY recording artist to be inducted into the Dance Hall of Fame. 🎶🪩
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11. Cinder Che in Smooth Criminal
Mind you, her hand is on the other side of the heart, but when you're simulating the heartbeat of excellence you match their intense dynamic and swag.
(Stream this! We are so close to 1B on YouTube!!)
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He had no business being this energetic after a 2 hour concert. HOW 😭
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Holy Michael Jackson Olympic takeover 🔥👏
Smooth Criminal, PYT, ITC, Thriller
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Live performance of Michael Jackson’s 2 Bad would have eaten so hard 🥹
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What was that about MJ only being able to do Moonwalk? I can't hear you over the Red-Hot Salsa Skill
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The way Michael Jackson captivated audiences needs to be studied. A Thread for researchers 🧵
Delivering personal vocals to the front row 🙀
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MJ’s articulations so on beat you can feel it. And it’s only rehearsal 🔥
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Michael Jackson in Rehearsal ~ A thread
Part 1 (concert/live performances) 🧵
MJ as a disciplined artist/artistic director is profoundly impactful. He was respectful of his crew/collaborators, pushing them to excel in their craft with the standards he exemplified
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Cinematic Storytelling in Michael Jackson’s short films.
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Remember the rare time a journalist did a respectful interview with MJ?
Michael Jackson - Ebony Jet interview 1987
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Intense footwork while he’s ad-libbing is actually a wild combo🔥
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These robotic, pop & lock + moonwalk in place moves wtf
He just left the planet mid choreo 😭
This was 37 years ago, mind you - when MJ’s first solo tour tour BAD kicked off in Tokyo Sept 1987.
He is STILL so ahead of time with otherworldly choreo 🙂↕️
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I think about this clip sometimes when I want to feel literally up front and fainting at a Michael Jackson concert 😭
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Michaels spins are a dance specialty all on their own.
The speed, the precision the dynamic quality - idk that this technicality is ever talked about enough 😭
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One thing that sets MJ apart from other artists is his storytelling through transitions. His nuance can’t be replicated. He’s just descending on a moving stairwell except he does it in choreo style 🥹
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Wait, bc MJ was actually doing a free version of Anti-gravity lean in BAD era on stage BEFORE the specialized shoes-nails would appear in Dangerous era?!!
THIS IS THE PRECURSER.
Just look at that pause 😮💨
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MJ just being in his own groovy dance world then sliding back in line🪩
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Happy 50 yrs to Jackson 5 Dancing Machine, released today, 1974! 🪩
Oh, MJ, you were always a dynamo dancing machine 😭
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That time MJ ended the original version of this in one sizzling performance.
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Forward moonwalk like he's shuffling on air 😭
Plus that camera focus on side glide is nasty work
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MTV awards did not respect Michael Jackson but he kept it cute anyway 😽
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Rolled out of bed, casual sexy with a side of sass about to create legendary music video history 👑
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NOBODY does dance detail and isolations like Michael Jackson. This is insanely smooth. 🤯🔥
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Today on Michael Jackson Birthday, Sending love to Katherine Jackson - wherever she is honoring his date of birth today, hope she’s surrounded in love and peaceful vibes 🫶🏾 🕊️
#CelebrateMichaelJackson
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This entrance was so dramatic.
MJ just KNEW he was about to revolutionize group choreo in short film 🙂↕️
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