#28- Michael Jackson's Choreographer Vincent Paterson talks Thriller, Smooth Criminal, Superbowl & more

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0:33 Who is Vincent Paterson? Introduction2:10 Working on Beat it With Michael Jackson

6:10 Dancing as a Zombie in Thriller

8:50 Michael Jackson's Energy in Rehearsal

10:15 How Michael Jackson Learned Dance Choreography

16:45 Michael Jackson Improvising in Smooth Criminal

19:57 Inspiration behind Michael Jackson Lean

21:16 How Michael Jackson did the Lean

24:00 Original Ending of Smooth Criminal

26:30 Michael's Creative Ideas 31:10 Ladysmith Black Mambazo in Moonwalker

33:40 Vincent Paterson's Icons & Instincts - Inspiration Behind the Book

38:00 Becoming a Choreographer for Dancers and Actors 43:00 Vincent Paterson on MJ's Bad Tour Choreography

49:00 How Michael Jackson's Halftime Show Made HIStory

56:50 Blood On the Dance Floor- Inspiration behind the short film

1:02:10 Working on Black or White

1:06:00 Michael's On Stage & On Camera Persona

1:10:00 Unreleased Michael Jackson Behind the Scenes Footage

1:13:30 A chat about the Michael Jackson Biopic 1:19:25 How Choreography Impacts Fans & Their Lives

If you ever wanted to know who created the dance sequence for Smooth Criminal, who choreographed Michael Jackson’s smooth criminal, how Michael Jackson did the lean in smooth criminal, and so much more about Michael Jackson’s dancing, you’re in for a real treat with today’s video! Award-winning Director and Choreographer Vincent Paterson has worked in nearly every genre of the entertainment industry, including film, theater, Broadway, concert tours, opera, music videos, television and commercials. He’s worked with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bjork, Whitney Houston, Donna Summer, Van Halen, Paul McCartney & more. Vincent first appeared as a gang leader in the video for “Beat It” as well as a zombie dancer in “Thriller”. Original Thriller Zombie interview- right here with Vincent Paterson. He went on to choreograph & direct Michael Jackson’s first solo tour, the Bad Tour, as well as choreograph the videos for “Smooth Criminal” “The Way You Make Me Feel” “Black or White” and directed 1997’s “Blood on the Dance Floor”. Not to mention Vincent Paterson’s work on numerous other Michael Jackson appearances including the 1993 Superbowl Halftime Show and MTV10. His book Icons and Instincts: Choreographing and Directing Entertainment's Biggest Stars book was released in 2022 & it is Vincent’s autobiography and account of his life, many accomplishments and collaborations, & his journey within the world of dance.

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