This year is going to be all about activism and innovation for you, so focus on bettering your community, rather than just yourself. And we have the "Renegade" dance (and Jalaiah) to thank for that. December 20th can't come soon enough! And the popularity of the dance spurred important questions about TikTok ethics: why weren't TikTokers getting credit for their moves, many of whom are Black? This is going to be a spiritual year for you—be prepared to create work from the deep recesses of your mind. And before we get into the specifics, we have some exciting news to share: 2021 probably won't be the same dumpster-fire extravaganza we saw in 2020. Focus in on your personal identity with new self-expression techniques, be it improvisation, yoga, journaling, or free movement—these will fuel your craft. Though a dance role with no solo singing parts in the stage show, the movie will see her perform new song Beautiful Ghosts which was co-written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Taylor Swift. And since every dancer has unique strengths, the interpretations of the challenge vary, which makes watching these dance vids all the more interesting. much! ##Stillsingingintheshower I had to. Take this opportunity to express yourself creatively—with a concept video, a choreographic collaboration, or just put on some music and move around the house. ##clockchallenge ##flexibilitychallenge ##fy ##fyp ##dancer ##dancersoftiktok ##tilt ##familytime ##alwayslearning ##vibewithme ##ChipotleSponsorMe ##xycba. As the title suggests, this song—and dance—is all about shaking what you've got. Becky G's "Shower" is a bop that can put a smile on anybody's face. As a dancer, dancing and catlike movement have got complete crossovers. In addition to bringing on choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler, the man behind the latest Broadway revival's moves, it also hired several extremely accomplished dancers who're veterans of the Broadway, West End, and/or touring productions of CATS. The #ClockChallenge is really just a creative way for users to show off their flexibility. The story of the Well, the appropriately-named #Ghost dance, created by @kamronagee, is the perfect opportunity to try it out. NEW DANCE ALERT! From the remixed version of a classic, to the super-simple choreography you can do with a friend, the #HereComesSantaClaus dance, created by @karawardddd, is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. The song's success was, in great part, due to the popularity of Keke's dance on the app—and we're still dancing it to this day. i should be doing my mid-term paper rn but try it and tag me. The "Body" dance videos popping up all over TikTok feature the original choreography (by the legendary JaQuel Knight) from rapper Megan Thee Stallion's music video and live performances, so if you're dreaming of being one of her back-up dancers—because, uh, who isn't? The #DancerCheck challenge gives dancers the opportunity to show off their favorite—and least favorite—dance tricks. Users (and celebrities) all over the world were doing it. The film, like the musical it's … Your past can serve as a powerful resource. Look no further than the #WholeLottaChoppa dance. British dancer Danny Collins will join Naoimh Morgan—who actually played Rumpleteazer in the Cats international tour—to bring the spirited rascals to life in the film. It also reminds us of High School Musical's "Get'cha Head in the Game," and #tbh, anything HSM-relevant—oh, the nostalgia!—is a 10/10 for us. TikTok is full of upbeat dance vids, but the #WhatYouKnowBoutLove dance slows that pace down a bit. Get ready to expand your horizons and your worldview, through education, personal growth, and travel (if and when it's possible). Wherever your love of dance began, return to it. Think outside yourself in 2021, Aries. Another Juilliard grad (and a Dance Spirit cover star! and see your dance horoscope for 2021. Photo by Dusty Cooper, courtesy Charlee Fagan. Happy Dance GIF by Cats Movie. So if you're like us, you're getting excited (and hopeful) about what 2021 might bring. Gemini, you love to learn, and 2021 will be no different. In a year that has been especially tough on the dance world, TikTok has been a welcome distraction. Find a routine that works for you, but remember: You're in control of the schedule, not the other way around. DC: @zacklugo @notstoud_ @brandonmundine. See Taylor Swift and Idris Elba Dance Together in First Look at Cats Movie: 'It's Really Fun' this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. The more personality you throw into it, the more fun you'll have. @theestallion ##grinch ##holidayvibes ##ColdWeather ##bodydancechallenge ##fyp. A little JAZZZZ for your day!!! You're welcome. Add to it @zacklugo, @notstoud_, and @brandonmundine's easy-breezy choreography, and you have the perfect remedy for even the worst of your pandemic blues. TikTok + disco music = the #FunkyTown dance! Get ready to feel artistically inspired, to feel the *spark* you may have been missing. It's short, sweet, and easy to learn—but the best part? If so, take 2021 as a chance to get back on track. What helped you to find your love of dance? Have you been feeling lost, or taken advantage of, Aquarius? Instead, 2021 is going to bring massive innovation—especially in the dance world. By emily belfiore Nov 19, 2019 5:46 PM Tags TikTok + disco music = the #FunkyTown dance! Rebel Wilson’s number involves a conga line of dancing cockroaches, while James Corden’s overweight tabby, Bustopher Jones, rolls around in an actual pile of litter. Say " DANCE " in your language // Mine is: Asa ##foryou ##fyp ##tiktok ##viral ##nancyg ##dance. Taylor Swift is set to star in the upcoming Cats movie. On the morning that “Cats” premiered in New York on Dec. 16, Swift still hadn’t watched the movie. And the insanely musical choreography by @jm_yrreverre is even better. We get to see the Les Twins in funny-looking motion capture suits! Add to it @zacklugo, @notstoud_, and @brandonmundine's easy-breezy choreography, and you have the perfect remedy for even the worst of your pandemic blues. Get what you need to make your art happen. Leave it to dancers to transform one of the year's biggest pop culture moments into a lyrical dance. Cats is a 1998 direct-to-video musical film based on the 1981 stage musical Cats by Andrew Lloyd Webber, itself based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (1939) by T. S. Eliot.Lloyd Webber oversaw orchestration for the film and called on Gillian Lynne, the show's original choreographer, to train the cast for the film. Singer Ciara's "Get Up" has always been a jam, but this remixed version of the song on TikTok—souped-up, with accents galore—is a dancer's dream. There are all these dance numbers in "Cats," and Hooper spends so much time cutting around, changing angles, flying up to the ceiling, manipulating the images. Share. Resist the urge to go it alone, and you'll see how close collaboration can help you to grow as an individual. Are you kitten me with this collab?! (We're almost there, folx!). But we, like the rest of the world, can't stop doing this dance! Some dancers do it standing; others opt to execute it from a handstand position—but always are the feats accomplished in these videos super impressive. In the … But 2021 is an important year for you to fortify your bonds with your peers. Return to barre, and focus on your technique. Because what better way is there to look to the future than to look to the stars? Here are a few of our favorites. The singer-songwriter wrote the new song for the film with Cats composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, and although she doesn’t personally sing it in the movie … Reconnect with your love of dance, and remember where your passion stems from. In addition to her CATS stage work, Rowley performed in productions of Strictly Ballroom: The Musical and Jekyll and Hyde. But the choreography for it, by @thewilliamsfam_, is so much more. Performed by the 'Cats' film Company. ##Stillsingingintheshower I had to. Close out the online shopping cart, Capricorn. Be autonomous, Aquarius. If you've been considering a collegiate dance program, a choreography intensive, a dance history course, or another learning experience, this is the perfect year for it. Mild spoilers ahead for "Cats," the new musical fever dream (er, movie) starring Taylor Swift. “Cats” debuted during the early 1980s, when concept musicals had already gained great critical acclaim throughout the previous decades. Perhaps it was the choreography (done by TikTok dance star @thexhan) that's equally apt for beginner and advanced dancers. Like the song, the choreography exudes a super-chill vibe, and we can't get enough of the combination. If an aspect of your day isn't serving you, be it an online dance class you don't totally love, or an extra rehearsal you're only involved in out of obligation, let it go. Tapping before you could even walk? The Royal Ballet dancer in the 'Cats ... ›, International Association of Blacks in Dance, Charlee Fagan is Your December Cover Model Search Editors' Choice Winner, ♬ this is our dance give credit lol - kara, ♬ Alec Chambers Lyrical WAP - Matthew Deloch, ♬ Shake Ya Boom Boom - Static & Ben El & Black Eyed Peas, ♬ VMESHBEATS ADDERALL X BOO X IG FREESTYLE - Varoon Ramesh, ♬ KyleYouMadeThat - All About Cake - KyleYouMadeThat, ♬ Gimme! Close out the online shopping cart, Capricorn. Mostly, we're even more excited for the movie to come out so we can see all of the amazing dancing going on at the Jellicle Ball. If you're tempted to binge-watch old recital videos or reconnect with an old dance teacher, don't ignore that inclination. Have you been feeling nostalgic, Cancer? Say " DANCE " in your language // Mine is: Asa ##foryou ##fyp ##tiktok ##viral ##nancyg ##dance. Bombalurina—Taylor Swift. Congratulations to the December Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Charlee Fagan! And as you face major changes in the dance world, remember to follow your instincts: They will steer you right. A pas partner you love to dance alongside? According to Aliza, we've seen our share of super bizarre, unprecedented astrology goings-on in the last 12 months, and we won't see them repeated soon. Gimme! Be social, Sagittarius. No TikTok list would be complete without the "Renegade" dance, popularized in 2020 by Charli D'Amelio, but created months earlier by TikTok icon @jalaiahharmon. The "Body" dance videos popping up all over TikTok feature the original choreography (by the legendary JaQuel Knight) from rapper Megan Thee Stallion's music video and live performances, so if you're dreaming of being one of her back-up dancers—because, uh, who isn't? Another Royal Ballet dancer joins the cast of Cats the movie – Olivia Cowley. Users (and celebrities) all over the world were doing it. Dench in the film version of Cats (Universal Pictures). If you're choreographing in 2021, expect it to be emotional, spiritual, and deeply tapped into the collective consciousness. But the casting team didn't ignore the show's stage roots. Consider how you can make change in the dance world—for the better. On Off. Fun fact: The very fabulous Krouse was still a student at Juilliard when he first appeared in CATS on Broadway. !—hitting these steps on the app might just be your chance! It feels like you've been working, day in and day out, year after year—but nobody seems to notice. Congratulations to the December Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Charlee Fagan! dancer Naoimh Morgan on starring as Rumpleteazer in new Cats movie The dance represents how much TikTok was part of the cultural zeitgeist this year, with parts of the choreography, by @yodeinghaley, making it into singer/rapper Doja Cat's epic 2020 MTV Video Music Awards performance. With Joy Holiday, Ron Holiday, Chuck Lizza. But we, like the rest of the world, can't stop doing this dance! Going back to the basics will help ground you—and then can move forward even stronger. See the just-released trailer here! Cats (2019) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Have you been eyeing an at-home barre, or craving clean studio space? That's right, your resident Dance Spirit astrologers are here with your dance horoscopes of 2021. If an aspect of your day isn't serving you, be it an online dance class you don't totally love, or an extra rehearsal you're only involved in out of obligation, let it go. if u use my dance tag me so i can see @theestallion ##writethelyrics ##PlayWithLife ##foyou ##fyp ##foryoupage ##newdance ##savage. We get a look inside what appears to be the Cats studio space!We get to see the Les Twins in funny-looking motion capture suits! Focus in on your personal identity with new self-expression techniques, be it improvisation, yoga, journaling, or free movement—these will fuel your craft. From Taylor Swift to Judi Dench, here's "Cats'" pick of the litter, in order of least to most embarrassing performances in Tom Hooper's movie musical. Hudson is heard… Tapping before you could even walk? @dualipaofficial ##levitating. Were you a bunhead growing up? What could have been! ##GETUPSUAVECHALLENGE ##dancechallenge ##dance ##dancersoftiktok ##fyp ##foryoupage. This is your year to reclaim your independence. “Cats” the movie has dancing in it, too — and some remarkable dancers, including Hayward, former New York City Ballet principal Robbie Fairchild and internationally acclaimed hip … While your tendency is to act independently, this year, consider collaboration. NEW DANCE CHALLENGE! We're loving all the beautiful leg lines, passionate reaches, and expressive performances this dance, choreographed by @besperon, has inspired. Watch her solo below, and be sure to enter the Cover Model Search here. Be prepared for inspiration to strike at any moment. For some time now you've been experiencing what feels like dancer's block (or choreographer's block), and this year will provide a chance to break free. You'll be inspired by your community, and you will see your creativity flourish for it. And to make this year *extra* special, we enlisted the help of pro astrologer Aliza Kelly to tap us into what's to come. Follow your intuition, Pisces. You need to take energetic ownership of yourself, and of your work. And as you face major changes in the dance world, remember to follow your instincts: They will steer you right. Need some good fun in your life? Going back to the basics will help ground you—and then can move forward even stronger. What better way to look to the future than to look to the stars? The Cats movie also features some of the world’s top dancers in genres ranging from hip-hop to ballet (including Royal Ballet principal dancer Francesca Hayward as … Love this challenge!✨ @joandjax ##healthheroes ##TexansHelpingTexans ##freezeframe ##CookieWithACause ##fyp ##dancer ##foryou ##foryoupage ##viral. Giphy links preview in Facebook and Twitter. Get ready to pas de deux, Leo, because this year will be all about partnership. Danny, an ambitious singing and While we've been able to see a little bit of Cats from the few videos that have been released, and the somewhat controversial trailer that came out in July, this behind-the-scenes video seems catered to dancers specifically. Leave it to dancers to transform one of the year's biggest pop culture moments into a lyrical dance. Resist the urge to go it alone, and you'll see how close collaboration can help you to grow as an individual. *snaps*. Were you a bunhead growing up? Choreographed by one of our faves, @dexrated, the "Levitating" dance is a sassy mix of daring hip isolations and expansive arm movements. Working with another person or entity will only benefit you, Leo. HTML5 Embed. Share Advanced. Fair warning: After one listen, you'll be humming this tune for the foreseeable future. Also, please enjoy this video of the Grinch doing the "Body" dance. @catsmovie #sponsored #CatsMovie Comment below if you’re going to see the film on December 20! Over a single night, a tribe of cats called the Jellicles make what is known as \"the Jellicle choice\" and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life. Fortunately, crediting TikTok creators has become less of an issue in recent months. Look forward to a year of professional success. The movie features Lloyd Webber's iconic music and a world-class cast of dancers under the guidance of Tony-winning choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton, In the Heights). And the insanely musical choreography by @jm_yrreverre is even better. @dualipaofficial ##levitating. From Taylor Swift to Judi Dench, here's "Cats'" pick of the litter, in order of least to most embarrassing performances in Tom Hooper's movie musical. To celebrate the bounty of good feels and good moves the app gifted us this year­ (and, frankly, to celebrate the end of this year ), here are 20 of our favorite dance TikToks from 2020. new dance? Have you been feeling lost, or taken advantage of, Aquarius? ), the overemphasized clap towards the camera, and the groovy hip rocks. (Universal Pictures) By Makeda Easter Staff Writer . Perhaps it was the choreography (done by TikTok dance star @thexhan) that's equally apt for beginner and advanced dancers. A tribe of Working with another person or entity will only benefit you, Leo. The genesis for the movie stretches back to the 1970s when Lloyd Webber began adapting T.S. And before we get into the specifics, we have some exciting news to share: 2021 probably won't be the same dumpster-fire extravaganza we saw in 2020. Love this challenge!✨ @joandjax ##healthheroes ##TexansHelpingTexans ##freezeframe ##CookieWithACause ##fyp ##dancer ##foryou ##foryoupage ##viral. Taylor Swift went to 'cat school' to prepare for the Cats movie By Devan Coggan May 10, 2019 at 09:00 AM EDT So find your sign (and your rising sign!) Sound familiar, Taurus? DC: @zacklugo @notstoud_ @brandonmundine. 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