#Choreography

[gah-lore-ious]

nobody asked for this post BUT has anybody talked about the beautiful metaphor of all the call and response choreography in the Wicked movie??? how the dancing shows the influence that characters have over each other. cuz im about to.

okay okay look at this. everybody at shiz copies Galinda during "what is this feeling"

okay standard expected yeah but THEN we get to "dancing through life" (AKA everybody's horny for Jonathan Bailey) and Fiyero has to "corrupt his fellow classmates"

WATCH them follow along! watch them LEARN the dance as his influence spreads over them. BUT not just them! because for the first time in her life, Galinda is NOT the center of attention. she's nor in command of the crowd and she JOINS IT. SHE JOINS THE CROWD.

now of course she eventually finds her way to the center, she finds a place of influence in the dance because that's who she is. When Glinda isn't in control, she joins the influence to take control of it.

but you know who isn't dancing? you know who's the one person refusing that call? of course you do you watched the movie too.

and yes. I know, those of us that are familiar with musical theater probably already saw all of this. but shhhh this is fun to talk about anyways. AND we're getting to the fun part. that's right... it's the

🧊🐟✨️ozdust ballroom✨️🐠🧊

now THIS is what's special about the call and response aspect of the choreography. THIS is the part that makes all of us cry whether or not we consciously realize it.

because whereas Glinda is able to FIND her place of control in the influence, Elphaba doesn't have that ability. she's NEVER had that. she can't join a crowd because she's different and she sticks out no matter what.

Elphaba has to do her own thing. She always has to go it alone. that's why this dance is so strange and so beautiful!! because it's so uniquely her! and THATS why the call and response motif of the choreography makes this moment so sad. because it's not just Elphie not caring what anyone thinks.

it's a desperate call for anyone, ANYONE to respond to her.

And Galinda sees her. FINALLY, a response. finally, Elphaba has broken through that wall. for the first time in her life, she's reached out a hand, and someone else took it.

and i just think that's beautiful. 🥺

i definitely have more to say about this but for now I will end it here anyways thanks for coming to my OZTEDtalk.

[sequinedrhinestones]

MICHAEL JACKSON performs "Dancing Machine" on The Carol Burnett Show in March 1974 (01/∞)

[k-wame]

choreography is hot actually

[namedvesta]

— Pina Bausch, performance still from “Blaubart” (𝟣𝟫𝟩𝟩)

[smtown-tourist]

Key saw the recent trend of fans attempting the Lucifer choreography and was like “Step aside, bitches, and let me show you how it’s really done!”

[vibezzonerrythang]

Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us (Super Bowl Performance) • February 9, 2025 - New Orleans, LA

[noosphe-re]

There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep yourself open and aware to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. As for you, Agnes, you have so far used about one-third of your talent.

Martha Graham, Martha: The Life and Work of Martha Graham, by Agnes de Mille

[shinymoonbraixen]

How much?

Alright stop playing around, where do I sign up?

(not mines)

(PS: Actually never knew the artist had a Tumblr 😭 bro I only found this when I was downloading and finding fanart searching on duck duck go)

[whitneyehouston]

It’s not right but it’s okay rehearsal

[sequinedrhinestones]

MICHAEL JACKSON // (06/∞) Thriller 40: The Album That Changed It All

[optimism-blooms]

Tate McRae + Uh Oh Choreography

[david-derr]

The finished painting of Dancer Resting in the Sunlight. Oil on Canvas. 2025.

YouTube link on the step-by-step making of the painting. Check it out.

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Rest in eternal grace Judith Jamison

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“If you look at a dancer in silence, his or her body will be the music. If you turn the music on, that body will become an extension of what you're hearing.” ― Judith Jamison, Dancing Spirit

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“The first time I started choreographing was in the dark, in my living room, with the lights completely out, to some popular music on the radio. I put the radio on full blast and I started moving. I didn't know what it looked like. I didn't want to see it... I had to start in the dark.” ― Judith Jamison, Dancing Spirit

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“Learn the craft of knowing how to open your heart and to turn on your creativity. There’s a light inside of you.” ― Judith Jamison