The Legendary Dance Moves of Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson is a one-of-a-kind, one-in-a-million performer, dancer, singer, and entertainer.  His trademark dances moves have gone down in history as the best of the best and he has been known to defy the laws of gravity.  Michael Jackson has made his impact on the world by his amazing stunts, dance moves, and overall performances.  When he hits the stage, everyone in the audience is glued to every movement he makes, every breath he takes, and each sweat bead that glistens off of his body.  According to BuzzSugar, “no one knew then the dance genius living within, but once Jackson mixed his iconic choreography with his infectious melodies, well, the world of music was never the same”.  Michael has been an entertainer all of his life.  From growing up in the singing group, the Jackson 5, to becoming a solo artist and taking his career to new heights, he has always captivated his audience and owned any stage he performed on.

Some of the many, many dance moves that Michael created include: The Robot, The Moonwalk, The Toe Stand, The Tough Guy With Flair, The Synchronized Group Dance, The Crotch Grab, The Anti-Gravity Lean, The International Influences, and the Egyptian Flare.  He is so talented in his creativity and his ability to come up with and choreograph all of these amazing and very entertaining dance moves.  According to Yahoo Music, “Jackson has influenced a generation of performers, including Justin Timberlake, Usher, and Britney Spears, who'd probably just be standing behind a mic belting out a tune, were it not for the Gloved One.”  Michael Jackson is a very influential man.  He has influenced some of the greats and he has definitely made history!  He will be truly missed, but never forgotten!   We love you Michael Jackson!

Dance

Dancing is more than just something I’m passionate about; it consumes me!

Dance: “to move one’s feet or body, or both, rhythmically in a pattern of steps, especially to the accompaniment of music; to leap, skip, etc., as from excitement or emotion; move nimbly or quickly; to bob up and down” (dictionary.com).  This is exactly what I do each and every day of my life.  My love and passion for dance has always been at an all-time high.  Every morning I wake up, I want to dance.  Every evening I come home, I want to dance.  Even when I’m tired, sick, or sick and tired, I still want to dance. Ever since I was a little girl, my passion has always been for dance dance, dance!  I can’t help but think about it every waking moment, sometimes in my dreams too!  If at this very moment in life I could become a world-renowned choreographer, I would drop everything and do it!

Laurieann Gibson, a dancer that got her start from the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, is now a famous choreographer who choreographs many dances for all the celebrities.  According to the New York City Broadway Dance Center, Ms. Gibson has been the “Director of Choreography for Motown and Bad Boy Records…and has choreographed tours for both Miley Cyrus and Jesse McCartney…She has also worked with celebrities such as: Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys, Dixie Chicks, Clay Aiken, Brandy, Beyonce, Mario, and even Spike Lee” (Broadway Dance Center).  Laurieann has been in the game for a long time and her fame is not even close to dying down.  She is known for her amazing dancing skills and just her natural talent for choreography.  Being able to teach is an invaluable skill and she has definitely mastered it!  Laurieann Gibson has inspired me to dance for a very long time now, and if I ever had the chance to meet and work with her, I would just melt!  Maybe one day I will get the honor of dancing side by side with Ms. Gibson, but until then, I will keep chugging along with pursing my more realistic goals of working as a talent agent.