DANCE ANALYSIS
The ‘Thriller’ music video incorporating a well executed, zombie apocalypse themed dance was choreographed by Michael Peters and Michael Jackson in 1982. Elements of composition such as space, rhythm, dynamics and relationships are used throughout, enhancing the storyline and choreography. The director’s intention and meaning for the video is representing the thriller genre and it’s archetypal elements through dance, as well as reflecting on Jackson’s personal transformation throughout his career.
8.32 seconds into the routine, the timing of the percussive, exaggerated head tilt changes from two tilts in quarter time, on counts 1 and 5 and then one in half time, on count 7. At 8.44, the whole 8 counts is in regular time and …show more content…
On the third, fourth and fifth count, using a swinging motion to change the direction of their hands evoking supernatural, and horror connotations. The majority of the routine has the dancers in a triangle formation to accentuate Michael Jackson, the singer and main character. Relationships play an important and featured role, for example the realistic costuming and special effects makeup throughout. More specifically, at 8.48 seconds with the added jaw movement and facial expressions. At 9.29, the director uses short, truncated shots of supernatural beings all giving an over the shoulder glance, amplifying the zombie and thriller genre instilling an eerie sense in the audience. In conclusion, I thoroughly enjoyed and liked this dance as the choreography was very different to a typical jazz routine but extremely appropriate for the supernatural setting, it was challenging, diverse and complex due to execution of the elements of composition. The routine and entire music video is iconic and extremely successful, outlining the spookiness and supernatural theme intended and epitomising the thriller genre. Michael Jackson’s personal transformation is also evident, highlighting with each transformation the shock of his girlfriend, indicative of his audience’s reaction and depicting the ups and downs of his
The ‘Thriller’ music video incorporating a well executed, zombie apocalypse themed dance was choreographed by Michael Peters and Michael Jackson in 1982. Elements of composition such as space, rhythm, dynamics and relationships are used throughout, enhancing the storyline and choreography. The director’s intention and meaning for the video is representing the thriller genre and it’s archetypal elements through dance, as well as reflecting on Jackson’s personal transformation throughout his career.
8.32 seconds into the routine, the timing of the percussive, exaggerated head tilt changes from two tilts in quarter time, on counts 1 and 5 and then one in half time, on count 7. At 8.44, the whole 8 counts is in regular time and …show more content…
On the third, fourth and fifth count, using a swinging motion to change the direction of their hands evoking supernatural, and horror connotations. The majority of the routine has the dancers in a triangle formation to accentuate Michael Jackson, the singer and main character. Relationships play an important and featured role, for example the realistic costuming and special effects makeup throughout. More specifically, at 8.48 seconds with the added jaw movement and facial expressions. At 9.29, the director uses short, truncated shots of supernatural beings all giving an over the shoulder glance, amplifying the zombie and thriller genre instilling an eerie sense in the audience. In conclusion, I thoroughly enjoyed and liked this dance as the choreography was very different to a typical jazz routine but extremely appropriate for the supernatural setting, it was challenging, diverse and complex due to execution of the elements of composition. The routine and entire music video is iconic and extremely successful, outlining the spookiness and supernatural theme intended and epitomising the thriller genre. Michael Jackson’s personal transformation is also evident, highlighting with each transformation the shock of his girlfriend, indicative of his audience’s reaction and depicting the ups and downs of his