![]() While lyricism in general is a quality that has been identified in dance for many, many years (as some of your examples above show), the label "Lyrical" started to be applied to a particular strain of jazz dance in the middle 1970s. Since this is posted in the "Modern, Contemporary, and Other" section, I think you might want to separate your above description of "lyrical" dance from the general category of "Lyrical" which is a big part of jazz and contemporary dance styles, especially when practiced in the commercial world. A collaboration between him and George Balanchine, which George Balanchine might have loved since he considered Fred Astaire to be the finest male dancer, could have produced some fascinating and highly significant results.Įxcuse my jumping in here - I haven't really been participating in the board for awhile so don't know if this is a part of a longer essay or a stand-alone. (all videos were already officially posted)Ĭoming at this from the non-classical side, Fred Astaire might be considered an early influence. Although it might be largely contemporary, even Broadway, there is a sense of classical and artistic composition and refinement. Stylistically, here’s a more high energy one from Lar Lubovitch that I like very much. It’s a style used by some choreographers that in group presentations can take on an orchestral dimension. ![]() It’s an area that Christopher Wheeldon moves in and out of with some very good results, this one being perhaps one of the finest works in all of dance. It’s a direction that I’d really like to see more developed. It has the dreamlike quality that one can associate with Swan Lake, Giselle and even Far Eastern Classical. Reminiscent of the 1976 gangsta movie Bugsy Malone, which featured only child actors, this beloved Christmas classic is remade with a super cute mini Bublé and Menzel.Lyrical Dance - A combining of the lyrical beauty and style of the classical with the natural. “Baby it’s Cold Outside” – Idina Menzel and Michael Bublé OK Go pretty much invented going viral, with this simple yet incredibly well-planned video. From ballet to hip hop to twerking, there’s something for every dance fan, and the song is a definite earworm! Tay-Tay started to shake off her dreary folk image with this lead single from her 2014 album, 1989. This is a gorgeous black and white video and a pure piece of art.Īnother classic – the deadpan Christopher Walken performing a surprising tap dance to Fatboy Slim. From Australian artist Sia, this is what seriously catapulted dancer Maddie Ziegler to fame.īig-time British choreographer Wayne McGregor described Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke as “an incredible dancer”. There’s no way you can get away with creating a list of dance-centric music videos without putting this one on it, so here it is. Björk is flat-out adorable, and this is such a sweet, uplifting tune with super fun choreography. ![]() If you can watch this one and not smile, it might be worth checking to see if you are part robot. One from the vaults… What’s not to love about Freddie Mercury? Especially when he’s in drag, vacuuming the house and dreaming of a life of creative expression. Who can look past Travis Wall and his stunning contemporary dance company, Shaping Sound? Get transported into a splashing, beautiful water wonderland choreographed by Wall. Released in 2014, this film clip is all about the dancing. “Something in the Water” – Carrie Underwood And when they include some awesome dancing…even better! Here, Dance Informa lists some favourite music videos featuring dance. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |