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Legendary choreographer Fatima Robinson on moving through changes in dance

Legendary choreographer Fatima Robinson on moving through changes in dance

Update: 2024-02-16

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Choreographer Fatima Robinson has had an incredibly prolific career: she gave us the iconic King Tut-style moves from Michael Jackson's 'Remember the Time' music video, she taught us how to 'Rock the Boat' with Aaliyah, and she was head choreographer on Beyoncé's Renaissance tour. And all through that time, she's moved through all kinds of changes in how we dance – including Tik Tok. Host Brittany Luse chats with Robinson about how she pulls rhythm out of stars – and what causes the dance moves of the day to change.

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Legendary choreographer Fatima Robinson on moving through changes in dance

Legendary choreographer Fatima Robinson on moving through changes in dance