Top 20 Choreographed Music Videos Of All Time

[Music] oh my god we're back again welcome to ms mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the top 20 choreographed music videos of all time it's a bob classic kind of thing it's going to be really really hot for this list we'll be looking at the most iconic videos that were known for the exceptional dances they featured which of these choreos have you tried to replicate let us know in the comments number 20 sierra featuring ludacris when it comes to dancing sierra is a force to be reckoned with and this video hits every single mark as she explained it's meant to feel very personal so alongside director diane martell they forwent the smoke and mirrors so that audiences could focus on the star and her killer dance moves instead choreographer jamaica craft also noted that they were inspired by male exotic dancing [Music] it's quite sensual and seductive and each isolation feels almost hypnotic apparently though her moves were just too much for b.e.t who controversially refused to air the video at the time number 19 motivation normani a perfect blend of nostalgia and outstanding choreography motivation was easily one of the most memorable music videos of 2019. choreographed by sean bankhead it sees normani honoring some of the best music videos of the late 90s and early naughties while still making the moves her own [Music] you can spot clever nods to artists like beyonce britney sierra jlo and others throughout there's no doubt that the star's jaw-dropping talent will make you want to watch this video on repeat think about it [Music] and be honest you've tried to bounce a basketball off your butt since seeing it music videos like this are rarely made anymore but we're all for them making a comeback [Music] number 18 formation beyonce in 2016 beyonce surprised us all by dropping this epic music video ahead of her super bowl performance [Music] it was one of her most politically charged narratives chronicling the struggles of black communities however the key message was one of empowerment especially for black women set but not filmed in new orleans and directed by melina masougis the video's amazingly powerful moves have a somewhat militant style my daddy alabama mama louisiana you mix that negro with that creole every step is strong and defined really hammering in the song's message beyonce snagged eight vmas that year including the video of the year award for formation she became the record holder for most moon person wins of all time that night and it's certainly well [Music] let's get deserved you know you that when you cause all this conversation number 17 hideaway kaizo this video was pretty much a staple of 2014. in fact it was shown so often that you probably learned the dance due to the repeated exposure alone we see the singer and her dancers grooving to the catchy tune down a williamsburg sidewalk in brooklyn in one continuous shot [Music] the mastermind behind the moves luba casto created a routine that's simple and straightforward yet totally unforgettable needless to say it got people moving [Music] and with every talk show performance kaiser found ways to make the number feel fresh it's no wonder the music video became such a huge phenomenon raking up hundreds of millions of views on youtube [Music] number sixteen one two three four feist you might have bought an ipod nano because of this song back in 2007. however despite being famous for an apple commercial the song and music video have since outlasted it [Applause] the dance moves might seem tame over a decade later but the colorful palette smooth moves and the impressive group formations by leslie feist and her backup dancers create a fun and unique video it's not surprising that it won a grammy for best short form music video who doesn't want to watch a blue sequin singer run around a circle made of brightly dressed dancers number 15. uptown funk mark bronson featuring bruno mars phil tyag aka sb is the brains behind the iconic moves in this multi-award-nominated old-school music video describing the track he said it's not too trendy it's feel good it's just a funky song styling violin living it up in the city got chucks on with saint that's exactly the vibe we get from his choreo too surpassing 4 billion views uptown funk is currently one of the most watched videos on youtube taking inspiration from the 70s and 80s the dance is groovy featuring moves that pretty much anyone can pick up and its catchy rhythm practically begs listeners to join in on the fun one [Music] number 14. if janet jackson created by legendary choreographer tina landon the dance heavy if is arguably one of jackson's best music videos it allowed the singer to explore female sexuality and liberation in a way that she hadn't before still this was classic janet with an enthralling performance full of challenging choreography and as always she made it look easy [Music] she also released an all dance version for those who found the original a little too steamy the icon has influenced many contemporary artists who often reference the if video in their own works it was truly a groundbreaking piece of media and we're still seeing its impact today [Music] number 13 elastic heart sia this music video shows you don't need a ton of dancers to make an interesting and emotional piece starring maddie ziegler and shia labeouf it depicts the two actors dancing out the sierra song interpreting the words through body contortions in a large cage while only wearing skin coloured clothing the dancing might seem random but combined with the exaggerated facial expressions it translates the raw emotion from the tune into a silent play for the viewer [Music] despite the controversy that followed its release the music video was nominated for the 2015 vma award for best female video while it did not win it became the eighth most viewed video on youtube in 2015. [Music] number 12 try ping ping's performances are often daring but this one is a cut above the rest dancing with colt pratters the duo tell a rather intense love story in this video [Music] even when it's not right [Music] the golden boys who were behind the routine took cues from the french of pash dance which combines acrobatics with aggressive movements they also collaborated with stunt and fight coordinator sebastian stella to bring each part of the music video together cohesively the choreography is passionate and incredibly risque yet there's a hint of sadness woven in throughout the singer has called it her favorite video ever and we'd have to agree [Music] a longtime fan of bob fosse paula abdul was inspired by the uniqueness intricacy and highly stylized movements of all that jazz the performer has countless amazing dance routines but this is arguably one of her finest [Music] the cold-hearted music video which was directed by david fincher strikes the perfect balance between artistry and sensuality it's safe to say it would have made fosse proud the choreography is detailed to the point of being practically hypnotic in fact it almost stops us from wondering who abdel is singing about here which is no small feat [Music] number 10 smooth criminal michael jackson the king of pop practically reinvented dance videos and created countless signature moves in the process however we chose smooth criminal for this spot because it shows him at his peak [Music] inspired by fred astaire's works storytelling and movement collide perfectly in this music video jackson collaborated with shalamar's jeffrey daniel and dancer vincent paterson who reportedly thought up the iconic 45 degree lean illusion it was a huge production that required lots of time and effort but considering it's immense success we'd say it was worth it [Music] the critically acclaimed video is utterly legendary and still holds up as one of the best we've seen all these years later number nine bad romance lady gaga next on our list is the winner of the 2010 mtv music award for best choreography bad romance by lady gaga this award was well deserved and gargah's dance moves were compared to pop royalty like michael jackson and madonna [Applause] despite resembling music videos of pop icons past gaga's video is unique in its own right showcasing her weirdness through outfits set design and hyper sexual choreography her own artistic style combined with the dance designed by lorianne gibson created a quirky yet mesmerizing world so much so that some felt it needed to be turned into a feature-length film bad romance was at one time the most viewed video on youtube number eight oops i did it again britney spears while we could have included any number of britney's iconic music videos we couldn't just leave out the red jumpsuit premiering on mtv's making the video in 2000 oops i did it again includes all the hallmarks of a britney spears video great set design great costume design and most importantly well choreographed dance numbers [Music] from dancing on the surface of mars to performing while lying down we were trying to keep up with her it's not a surprise that this was nominated in four different categories at the mtv video music awards it's also set the standard for pop music video choreography for the new millennium number seven you can't touch this m c hammer stop have a time of course we couldn't leave out m.c hammer's signature hit what do you get when you combine a catchy song with 90s dance moves and hammer pants a fast-paced fun music video you can't touch this look man you can't touch it becoming a massive pop hit you can't touch this one multiple mtv video music awards and it's not hard to understand why [Applause] [Music] the choreography isn't fancy by any means but it's incredibly easy to dance to who doesn't have the urge to do the running man or the hammer dance after putting it on at the very least you have to admire the speed of m.c hammer's dance moves number six lose control missy elliott moving on to one of the most energetic music videos on our list lose control by missy elliott is a great example of an irresistibly danceable video as elliot and her crew transition from one dance party to the next the choreography switches smoothly from crunking to swing dance to dancehall to freestyle [Applause] however despite the numerous style changes the dancing never loses steam mix in the amazing high-paced dancing with the great song and set design and it's clear why the video won a grammy for best short form music video [Music] number five everybody backstreet's back backstreet boys the backstreet boys were back next on our list is the horror parody music video that proved the backstreet boys were here to stay [Applause] [Applause] [Music] everybody directed by joseph khan was similar in style to michael jackson's thriller and it showed in the choreography group dance numbers stiff rigid movements and some very familiar dance moves of course with the boy's own style woven into it throw in some goofy horror characters and themes and the result is one of the most memorable music videos from the 90s number 4. vogue madonna madonna made voguing mainstream but it was already a popular dance style among the house ballroom community in harlem which is composed of lgbtq plus people of color as a frequenter of new york nightclubs she was mesmerized by the highly stylized dance so she began collaborating with jose gutierrez and lewis of the house of extravaganza and the choreography for the song began to take shape [Music] this music video filmed in a black and white art deco style sees the singer and her dancers striking poses and voguing she certainly didn't originate the technique but she did get the rest of the world to follow her lead it's easy to understand why mtv named vogue one of the 100 greatest music videos ever made in 1999 [Music] number three single ladies put a ring on it beyonce while run the world girls was in the running we have to include one of the most recognizable music videos of the millennium so far creating a pop culture phenomenon in 2008 beyonce single ladies has some of the simplest yet most iconic choreography in any modern music video choreographed by frank gatson and jaquel knight the video was modeled from a dance number called mexican breakfast from the ed sullivan show while also mixing in southern dance styles of j setting [Music] beyonce reportedly wanted to include choreography that could be attempted by anyone and it was spawning a dance craze that inspired thousands of imitations worldwide number two rhythm nation janet jackson next on our list we'll be looking at the final music video that made up the long form rhythm nation 1814 film [Music] choreographed by anthony thomas the music video was praised some saying that it set the template for hundreds of more videos in the decade that followed the dancing pairs nicely with the military aesthetic of the video as well as the concepts of equality and unity mentioned in the song most critics claim this was the video that cemented jackson's reputation of pushing the envelope in her music and choreography no wonder it won the mtv music video award for best choreography before we continue be sure to subscribe to our channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos you have the option to be notified for occasional videos or all of them if you're on your phone make sure you go into your settings and switch on notifications number one thriller michael jackson come on how could this not be number one arguably the most popular music video of all time [Music] the choreography for thriller had a huge effect on popular culture jackson's dance moves were copied and imitated all over the world along with his look and style it changed the music video industry forever and has been copied again and again since release choreographed by michael peters it went on to win an mtv video music award for best choreography along with three other mtv music video awards and two grammy awards all while becoming the most iconic music video in history [Music] do you agree with our picks check out this other recent clip from mizmojo and be sure to subscribe and ring the bell to be notified about our latest videos [Music] [Music] you

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Length: 19min 33sec (1173 seconds)

Published: Fri Dec 24 2021