Michael Jackson, King of pop, created one of the most famous songs of this century “Beat It”, and along with the amazing lyrics, came an amazing music video with great choreography by choreographer, Michael Peters. This dance is not just a dance but a story that shows how peace can be made between two very large and well known gangs, the Bloods and the Crips. Michael Peters uses Michael Jackson’s original dance moves, as well as incorporating his own style to make Jazz, and Pop modern choreography.
There is a truth behind Michael Jackson’s music video “Beat It”. His website states "About 80 actual members from the street gangs Crips and Bloods were cast as extras and performers in the video, not only to add authenticity, but also in an attempt to foster peace between the two rivals. About 80 actual members from the street gangs Crips and Bloods were cast as extras and performers in the video, not only to add authenticity, but also in an attempt to foster peace between the two rivals”. Because actual gang members …show more content…
He has choreographed some of Michael’s best hits, causing his music videos to be some of the most top watched videos ever. Michael Peters was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, in New York City. His father was African American, while his mother is Jewish. He started his career in choreography in the early 1970’s but what really gave him a name is when he did choreography for Donna Summer 's "Love to Love You Baby" in 1975. Although Peters is most famous for choreographing many of Michael Jackson 's music videos, He also choreographed for other major stars such as Lionel Richie in his music video for his song “Hello”, and Pat Benatar for his song “Love is A Battlefield”. Aside from the many music videos he has choreographed, Michael Peters has also helped choreograph plays, so knowing all of this, It is very obvious that Michael picked an amazing choreographer for his music video “Beat
There is a truth behind Michael Jackson’s music video “Beat It”. His website states "About 80 actual members from the street gangs Crips and Bloods were cast as extras and performers in the video, not only to add authenticity, but also in an attempt to foster peace between the two rivals. About 80 actual members from the street gangs Crips and Bloods were cast as extras and performers in the video, not only to add authenticity, but also in an attempt to foster peace between the two rivals”. Because actual gang members …show more content…
He has choreographed some of Michael’s best hits, causing his music videos to be some of the most top watched videos ever. Michael Peters was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, in New York City. His father was African American, while his mother is Jewish. He started his career in choreography in the early 1970’s but what really gave him a name is when he did choreography for Donna Summer 's "Love to Love You Baby" in 1975. Although Peters is most famous for choreographing many of Michael Jackson 's music videos, He also choreographed for other major stars such as Lionel Richie in his music video for his song “Hello”, and Pat Benatar for his song “Love is A Battlefield”. Aside from the many music videos he has choreographed, Michael Peters has also helped choreograph plays, so knowing all of this, It is very obvious that Michael picked an amazing choreographer for his music video “Beat