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Discussion: Dancing Queen: Beyoncé, Janet, Britney or someone else?
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If we're talking about Choreography exclusively than that has to go to Janet. Adding vocals into the mix, Beyoncé automatically wins.
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Originally posted by Ressti
Oh girl.... don't make me post the millions of Britney copycat gifs on janetney.tumblr. Every move, every gesture and every choreographed walk and interaction with another dancer was lifted from a Janet performance. It's hilarious actually. At least Beyoncé uses different sources and influences. Fosse, MJ, Janet, jazz choreographers, etc. Britney only has 1 source; Janet Jackson.
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OMG hilarious, the shade from her own beloved fan
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OMG hilarious, the shade from her own beloved fan
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How is that shade? Are you 12? Nobody is a 100% original. Beyoncé and Britney certainly aren't. Beyoncé doesn't need to be, because very few people can sing and dance like Beyoncé.
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Shakira can MOVE! I think you are talking about She Wolf! I LOVE that video and song so much! When she flips her back to the ground!
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She was killing it, especially in the cage!
And I LOVE this list from 2012.
http://thelavalizard.com/2012/11/top...dancers-music/
Some quotes on the girls.
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20. Lady Gaga
When Lady Gaga exploded onto the music scene in 2008, she was just another stiff Pop star who was trying her best to keep up with simple 8-count routines. However, thanks to the guidance of choreographer Laurieann Gibson and months of dedication toward improving her craft, Gaga has blossomed into a talented performer.
In fact, Gaga inched Madonna off our list with a broader range of moves that consist of more than just timely yoga poses. As part of her quest to replace her idol as the reigning Queen of Pop, Gaga has demonstrated that she is truly a better dancer, singer and all-round musician than her older counterpart. She may not be original but she certainly is good at what she does and continues to improve with every performance.
Notable routine: the ‘Bad Romance’ video of 2009.
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16. Britney Spears
Before Britney Spears lost her mind and became a heavily medicated shell of her former self, she was a force of nature onstage. Armed with skills in both ballet and Hip-Hop, Spears was reminiscent of a young Janet Jackson, despite the ignorant staff at MTV inaccurately comparing her moves to those of Madonna.
Sadly, the fiery Spears who challenged even her best male peers to keep up with her tightly knit choreography has been replaced by a shy girl who seems scared of the spotlight. A dancer still lives in the mind of Spears, however, because she learned the steps to PSY’s ‘Gangnam Style‘ after seeing him perform it once for only 10 seconds.
Notable: the live performance of ‘Me Against the Music’ during her ABC television special in 2003.
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14. Ciara
A rock just hit my window and that’s probably because Ciara has been positioned at #14 on our list. So, before you followup with death threats or key my car in the parking lot, give me the opportunity to explain her relatively low position.
Ciara can bend, pop, lock and drop with the best of them but despite her enormous potential to join the ranked among the greatest dancers of our time, she is redundant and one dimensional. Beyond her usual backbend and buttocks aerobics, what does Ciara do to set establish a lasting legacy as a performer?
Yes, Ciara is very athletic and the step routine of ‘Gimme Dat’ video was fun to watch but that is where her greatness ends. There are only so many times that a person can “shake her booty from the left to the right” before it gets boring. Well, unless that person is a stripper who gets paid to do it.
Notable routine: the live performance of ‘Gimme Dat’ on ‘George Lopez Tonight’.
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13. Next up on our list is Shakira, who is probably the most unique performer on this lineup. Combining the art of belly dancing with West African and East Indian styles, she moves her body to the beat of her own drum.
No other artist in Pop music today can emulate Shakira and it is always funny to watch them try. Why do people often get confused by her moves? They wrongfully assume that she is simply shaking her hips without observing her ability to use every part of her body to create captivating illusions. Shakira once said that her hips don’t lie but they do trick people at times.
Notable routine: the live performance of ‘Whenever, Wherever’ in Dubai in 2007.
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11. Beyonce
Why is Beyonce ranked this high? Why is above Ciara? Why is she even on this list? Why am I asking so many questions? Maybe I just enjoy talking to myself but you have to admit that these question caught your attention.
Beyonce earns her spot at #11 on our list because her ability to adapt to almost any choreography and the diversity of her moves. Although she often resorts to shaking her backside instead of actual dancing during some of her shows, Beyonce has a broad skill set.
Just watch some of Beyonce’s videos and you will observe her performing African step (‘Run the World’), the Charleston (‘Sweet Dreams’) and the Fosse (‘Single Ladies’). Beyonce is not a one trick pony but I won’t doubt that she probably shaved one down to make her collection of wigs.
Notable routine: the ‘Run the World’ video of 2011.
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10. Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez went from performing as a Fly Girl on ‘In Living Color’ to dancing backup for Janet Jackson and then launched her own widely successful music career. However, she never lost her passion for dance.
Switching from sneakers to 4-inch heels while using props during her routines, Lopez is has proven on multiple occasions that she is a very talented dancer. Most importantly, her performances are clean and she never looks sloppy or out of place amongst her team. There aren’t many women who can compete with Lopez once her mic is off and she knows it.
Notable routine: the ‘Feelin’ So Good’ video of 1999.
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2. Janet Jackson
If you’re a fan of Ciara, Mya, Beyonce and Gaga, then you’re indirectly a fan of Janet Jackson. Second only to one other entertainer, who shall be named shortly, this living legend is the probably the most influential female dancer of our time.
Janet Jackson is simply an icon. She can move like a B-boy then soften her step and twist her body like a belly dancer. Even her brother Michael Jackson was eager to compete with Janet Jackson at the peak of her career, and admitted that her routines were a source of inspiration for his work. How many other people can say that? The answer is none.
Notable routine: the ‘Rhythm Nation’ video of 1989.
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I agree completely with this list. They also have Mya @ #7. Love it!
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Originally posted by Walley
If we're talking about Choreography exclusively than that has to go to Janet. Adding vocals into the mix, Beyoncé automatically wins.
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This sums it up for me. Well said
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Originally posted by AHemsworth
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Not this quote on Beyoncé completely ending the conversation of her "repetitiveness" :
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Just watch some of Beyonce’s videos and you will observe her performing African step (‘Run the World’), the Charleston (‘Sweet Dreams’) and the Fosse (‘Single Ladies’). Beyonce is not a one trick pony but I won’t doubt that she probably shaved one down to make her collection of wigs.
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Originally posted by AHemsworth
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Great List, but they should have switched Omarion and Usher. Omarion is better than him and so is Mya actually.
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Just watch some of Beyonce’s videos and you will observe her performing African step (‘Run the World’), the Charleston (‘Sweet Dreams’) and the Fosse (‘Single Ladies’). Beyonce is not a one trick pony but I won’t doubt that she probably shaved one down to make her collection of wigs.
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Some of you gurls should really educate y'allselves^. They didn't even mention the modern Jazz moves she did in Halo... she should have put the whole choreo in the video.
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I love the Lava Lizard list for a few reason, they give praise and they give the necessary criticism. A lot of what's been said by all fanbases are in that list.
They talk about Brit's lack of passion and how much she was more like Janet, but at her peak she was a force.
They talk about Ciara's amazing athleticism, but they also talk about her redundancy and how one dimensional she is.
They discuss Bey's diversity and ability to take on any kind of dance, but how she often resorts to shaking her bum instead of showing her skill set.
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Originally posted by AHemsworth
I love the Lava Lizard list for a few reason, they give praise and they give the necessary criticism. A lot of what's been said by all fanbases are in that list.
They talk about Brit's lack of passion and how much she was more like Janet, but at her peak she was a force.
They talk about Ciara's amazing athleticism, but they also talk about her redundancy and how one dimensional she is.
They discuss Bey's diversity and ability to take on any kind of dance, but how she often resorts to shaking her bum instead of showing her skill set.
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FINALLY a rational person.
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Originally posted by Ressti
Great List, but they should have switched Omarion and Usher. Omarion is better than him and so is Mya actually.
Some of you gurls should really educate y'allselves^. They didn't even mention the modern Jazz moves she did in Halo... she should have put the whole choreo in the video.
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Yeah, the left out Halo and her GMB routine, but of they listed all the dances she's done they wouldn't have had room for the rest of the list, lol.
I do agree the top 10 can be rearranged. I was just happy to see Mya and Omarion in there because they are soooo overlooked. Shout out to Nsync being in the top 10 too, LMAO.
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Member Since: 3/15/2013
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Originally posted by Ressti
How is that shade? Are you 12? Nobody is a 100% original. Beyoncé and Britney certainly aren't. Beyoncé doesn't need to be, because very few people can sing and dance like Beyoncé.
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You know exactly what i'm talking about, don't delude yourself
It's what Beyonce famous for...
hint :
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Originally posted by Slayonce
FINALLY a rational person.
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Just trying to help people more open to the talents of all the girls.
I really love this quote about Shaki too.
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They wrongfully assume that she is simply shaking her hips without observing her ability to use every part of her body to create captivating illusions.
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I would almost say the same thing about Bey.
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Member Since: 3/15/2013
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Beyonce by far.. And Gaga is wai better dancer than Britney.
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People voting Beyonce
BoA
But out of these, Janet.
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Member Since: 8/25/2012
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Originally posted by G Falconer
You know exactly what i'm talking about, don't delude yourself
It's what Beyonce famous for...
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You'd be pretty familiar with it yourself... as a Britney stan... No?
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i agree with the list for the most part. I don't agree with beyonce being above ciara mainly because anything beyonce has done, ciara can do--but bey cannot do what ciara does. I can understand britney being low on the list because they are taking into account her dramatic decline. Oh and nicole scherzinger definitely deserves to be somewhere on the list, especially over lady gaga
other than that, great list
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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For me it's Beyonce . 16yrs & still counting, she's still an energetic dancer, who isn't afraid of exploring different forms of dancing. Her consistency & versatility is unmatched.
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Gaga is also a great dancer.
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