Legendary choreographer Fatima Robinson on moving through changes in dance

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🗓️ 16 February 2024

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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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1:07.0	Today I'm talking to a legendary choreographer, the world-renowned Fatima Robinson.
1:17.0	And even if you don't recognize her name, you've probably tried out some of her dance moves.
1:23.0	She gave us the iconic King Tutting moves from Michael Jackson's Remember the Time video.
1:29.0	And she had us all rocking the boat with Alia.
1:36.0	Alia was special.
1:39.0	Alia was special.
1:41.0	When we got together and started dancing it was like synchronized swimming and
1:44.7	did you try to copy the Beyoncé Blue Ivy dance break in My Power? Well Fatima
1:52.0	was the director of choreography on Biancé's tour.
1:56.0	We're both Fergos.
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