Michael’s signature dance moves

[zinniabooklover]

Oh that outfit! those Abs, those shoulders! The movement! Perfect time for me to end my day 🤤

Isn't it just the best? One of the loveliest I've seen. Seeing the leotard in motion? Mm.

Wow!

 

[zinniabooklover]

 

[zinniabooklover]

 

[83magic]

when I think of ‘signature moves’, I think of ones that were closely associated with, or created by Michael.

the way that he would hop/skip across the stage. how that evolved from the back leg in the seventies, to the front leg in the eighties. there was also the circular version that was likened to a rain dance.

‘scootin’, a term that was used by fellow dancer and co choreographer Jeffery daniels, was another way for Michael to travel from point a to point b. as shown towards the end of this clip.

there’s also what I call the ‘swivel knees’ during the ‘rock with you’ breakdown.

 

[zinniabooklover]

Bremen version of Jam is way better than Bucharest, imo. Great camera angles, wonderful editing. You can properly see the great choreography and Michael's dancing in this one. Love it.

 

[zinniabooklover]

 

[zinniabooklover]

When he spins like that, it's truly awesome.

 

[Hiker]

His dancing is truly out of this world. No one can dance with such energy and precision.

 

[Hiker]

One of my favourite moments is when he puts his puts his hand in his pocket during performance! So cute! 🥰😘

 

[MacMandy90]

One of my favourite moments is when he puts his puts his hand in his pocket during performance! So cute! 🥰😘

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I love this especially, not only he's adorable but a badass at the same time

 

[Hiker]

I love this especially, not only he's adorable but a badass at the same time

badass is the word I was looking for "oh, I am just going to casually put my hands in my pocket while in middle of a dance performance!"

 

[filmandmusic]

Yeah it’s kind of funny. I remember at school when I had to a presentation in front of class the first thing that was told was to keep your hands in sight and not in your pocket ( plus don’t chew gum). The same thing is said on talent shows like “ the voice”. Keep your hands out of your pockets! It doesn’t apply for Mike!

 

[Hiker]

They probably also told you not to touch yourself in public 😂 Rules clearly did not apply to Michael 😂.

 

[filmandmusic]

They probably also told you not to touch yourself in public 😂 Rules clearly did not apply to Michael 😂.

What? Is that prohibited?!?😳 why wasn’t I told!

 

[staywild23]

They probably also told you not to touch yourself in public 😂 Rules clearly did not apply to Michael 😂.

THANK GOD! What a loss for the world it would be if they did... 😂

 

[zinniabooklover]

 

[zinniabooklover]

 

[wonderouzmj]

Another one spotted by @zinniabooklover

Weird to see him with blue strip socks

 

[staywild23]

Another one spotted by @zinniabooklover

I am never going to be calm again...

 

[Hiker]

Weird to see him with blue strip socks

nice catch! Took me a while to realise what you are talking about

 

[zinniabooklover]

Posting this cos at 3m 10s there is footage of Michael rehearsing with the Odissa dancer from BOW. I've never seen that particular bit of footage before. It's really short but lovely.

 

[MacMandy90]

Posting this cos at 3m 10s there is footage of Michael rehearsing with the Odissa dancer from BOW. I've never seen this before. It's really short but lovely.

Absolutely love this video! 🥰 I really enjoy those behind the scenes and making of moments, it just shows so much of the magic and creatvity, also his humanness.

 

[zinniabooklover]

Absolutely love this video! 🥰 I really enjoy those behind the scenes and making of moments, it just shows so much of the magic and creatvity, also his humanness.

Yes!!!!!!!!!!

His wonderful humanity. Just shines through. God, he's awesome!

 

[Hiker]

Posting this cos at 3m 10s there is footage of Michael rehearsing with the Odissa dancer from BOW. I've never seen that particular bit of footage before. It's really short but lovely.

oh love it! Its always so interesting to see him practice. Sometimes we forget 100s of hours of practice that went into the perfection we see on screen. Love that "phaw" moment @ 1:58

 

[zinniabooklover]

Best SC moment, imo.

 

[staywild23]

Best SC moment, imo.

Smooth Criminal is one of his sexiest short films and I will DIE ON THAT HILL.

 

[zinniabooklover]

This Is It.

I don't have the TII DVD so there is stuff in here that is new to me. And being able to hear Michael's speaking voice is always special.

 

[staywild23]

This Is It.

I don't have the TII DVD so there is stuff in here that is new to me. And being able to hear Michael's speaking voice is always special.

I have watched SO little of TII... this was amazing. That Billie Jean was 🔥 🥵 💥 amazing! Wow.

I really hope I can watch this someday. I really want to.

 

[zinniabooklover]

I have watched SO little of TII... this was amazing. That Billie Jean was 🔥 🥵 💥 amazing! Wow.

I really hope I can watch this someday. I really want to.

Oh. The 'TII' was meant to be a trigger warning for peeps who haven't seen it and aren't ready for it.

Anyway, many peeps feel that this is his best ever version of BJ. If you ever do watch TII the full version is in there. It's fabulous!

 

[zinniabooklover]

Smooth Criminal is one of his sexiest short films and I will DIE ON THAT HILL.

I think it's time we brought in the Himalayas. While we're at it, let's add the Swiss Alps and the Rocky Mountains.

You're in need of a lot of 'hills', lol.