Behind the Scenes of Level Up with Ciara

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[@cgygflkj]

You know you're the greatest choreographer when the celebrities come to you.

[@ElleBoogie_]

Ciara is one of the very few artists that live and breathe dance though. I feel like she wanted to absorb the culture, get the genuine vibe and sauce (as she said lol). She's one of the real ones. 💯

[@rochelimit55555]

Yeah, unlike Enrique Iglesias

[@lilhonni]

@@rochelimit55555 what about him?

[@rochelimit55555]

@@lilhonni he stayed in US while the dancers do the dance in NZ for his video move to miami

[@josephezra4249]

InstaBlaster...

[@EbonynoIvory]

So cool to see she doesn't mind taking direction

[@benzmusiczone]

Of course she doesn't, she's really humble

[@benzmusiczone]

Amen

[@Lishmaa]

Very true! That was the one thing I noticed as well. Ciara didn't act like she was better or wanted special treatment, she really let Parris do her thing and was so eager to learn and perfect the routine. Really goes to show Ciara's character, so humble and gracious.

[@twentydollarnote123]

I think it's more the fact that she holds a lot of respect for Parris and trusts her vision. Ciara is an intelligent woman, she knows that Parris will improve her music through the choreography. Without the choreography, the song would definitely be lackluster. That is why Ciara is intelligent as she trusts others to elevate her profession, we know Ciara has always been a talented performer, but innovation is important and that's what Parris brings to the table. This performance, live, will be lit AF.

[@Lishmaa]

cameron cook Yes your very true! Parris innovative directing and choreography like you said made the video visually amazing! Anothet thing I might add Parris was so firm on direction and direct and honest with Ciara. She treated Ciara like one of her dancers. A great collaboration!!

[@JacquelineSoulchick]

Thank you Ciara for giving props and credit to the choreographer and showing the world who she is. Choreographers rarely get the respect or credit they deserve yet they are the ones creating all the iconic dances that the world loves and tries to learn.

[@kaijohn8921]

True story!

[@hoh5956]

Parris Goebel has been used in alot of choreos. Nicki Minaj for example

[@Nokss87]

Beyonce! **coughs**

[@yomama5195]

"Showing her to the world" lol Like she wasnt the most popular choreographer of all time before

[@rinnatcheumeni462]

*THE WORK IS REAL*

[@BossQueen]

Riri stolen.

[@margot_777]

Boss Queen stolen from who?

[@chrisreid9227]

The "Great Work"

[@gavindoby6865]

Riri 😌🔥🔥🔥❤️🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💯.

[@diamondshanel]

Queen of learning dance routines on short notice 👑

[@moniquewilson2213]

Diamond Stewart Koop bbt znnmfm aq wqq wqqwwwwqqqwwwnnlammkxjakqdxb MAjznauhg BhhhsjxejtbZb

[@deyoncew3311]

Diamond Stewart The dance was easy though for Ciara's skills.

[@BossQueen]

Diamond Stewart she's a thief, queens don't steal to make it, they're chosen!

[@Ladieekilla525]

Boss Queen Uhm you do realize the dance was made for her right? Idiot

[@Dhammilicious]

Diamond Stewart 😁

[@niab.3600]

I could never learn this dance in 2 days! Lol Ciara you're such a professional & hard worker! You came back stronger than ever! We're all so proud of you mama 🤗💕👍

[@aila6610]

Nia B. I had learned a dance in 2 says to dance it in a mall just stay focused in the dance and be cautious of the details

[@trill4937]

She’s a pro dancer

[@CeeJay254Art]

In 2 days. Damn

[@vanesapalace699]

I learned the dance in 1 day

[@rochelimit55555]

Ciara is so humble

[@mickeynozewu2634]

very humble

[@EbonynoIvory]

She is so happy and I am lovin it! ❤

[@ratricebowden1699]

Ebony Daniels A good man will do that to you...so glad she left that sorry ass bum... he'll have 100 kids when it's all over with....just sad....maybe if he stay sober he would know what the fuck he's doing

[@kirahoward23]

I know right!!! I am estatic over CiCi's blessings right now. Anyone hating or wishing bad on her are truly miserable creatures!!!!!

[@Zinlue]

Ciara’s actually a dancer .. she’s been doing this for years !! She just took a break and now she’s back .. I’m so freaking happy ❤️😍👏🏾

[@jacquelynn2051]

Rumour has it that if you do this routine , you'll get in shape, meet a nice good man, and get that loving in ya tummy.

[@sillau9]

Jacquelynn lmao..when I wanna workout,or get a good sweat out..i literally do the same dance choreography from the video,lol..

[@FaveTVShows27]

What d u mean by loving in your tummy?

[@koa1663]

@@FaveTVShows27 a baby darling

[@jessicabell911]

Ok I love that one. You go girl! 👀 💞😍😘

[@maddyngo2717]

@@koa1663 lol

[@ShakeDat]

1:50 I love how she's not afraid to hold back lmao 😂😂

[@AirAfter]

?

[@CrazyKewlx3]

LOL

[@vinceandbrittney]

Wish this video was longer, but we will take it!!!

[@reignsupreme9053]

Vince and Brittney Me too!!! I wld love to watch alll of her behind the scenes footage of all of her videos. I wld be in dance heaven.

[@vinceandbrittney]

Stokely Banks I know right!!!

[@ciaraxchris6441]

Loved where you messed up... not because you messed up but because it shows your dedication and how you didn't quit or give up❤️you kept goin and hit EVERY beat in the end 😩🔥🙌🏽

[@soleil3759]

Ciara is a beast dancing. One thing I love is she can choreograph herself but linking with Parris just shows her humbleness and it worked. You two brought magic to the screen.

[@lolalolalola1231412]

An artist that trains and takes direction is so special. Ciara is something else...

[@SirDave]

YES Ciara, Love it! Happy you showed the story behind the dancers, one because they were incredible. Two for the ignorant that were mad about the ethnic, racial background, when it was really about your love of the dancers and their incredible talent.

[@TheJazzy1980]

Sir. Dave Yes!!

[@kthename08]

Sir. Dave preach!

[@BossQueen]

Sir. Dave stolen

[@TheJazzy1980]

Boss Queen how so?

[@AifDaimon]

Boss Queen stop lying, bitch

[@j1918]

It's amazing how she messed up but kept going and now everyone in the world is doing the Level Up dance. YOU GO CIARA!!!!

[@beautifulisskindeep4535]

Ciara and Parris are the best!

[@ALEXAlex-exxxxxlove]

Ciara inspired black queens everywhere to level up 💪🏽❤ She's my absolute favorite💕

[@reignsupreme9053]

alexxx duuhh Yesssss. Tho I wish she wldv worked with someone that actually had black dancers that wldv really made it🔥 but....Cici cn make anything look good. She killed it.

[@coreyontaefountain1959]

L'oreal Guurrll ok

[@reerees8096]

Stokely Banks I don't know if you know about this but there are Polynesian and maori dancers in this group it's just their not black.

[@mono8476]

@@reignsupreme9053 race has nothing to do with it

[@evek2501]

Wow! That was a real treat to watch the creative process. Love the final video and song... and Ciara is a real beauty inside and out!

[@ashpomare8107]

This was done in TRUE Parris Goebel fashion, she always changed choreography last minute type of thing! Such a great duo!

[@kyotoeve]

Not going to lie,this makes me miss MTV's "Making the video".

[@reignsupreme9053]

KamSay Yessss!! Omg! U brought back so many memories. That was back when music and television were good and MTV actually played music more than any other program.

[@TheColorOfCaramel]

KamSay....old school! The new kids don't realize how much fun MTV actually was back in tha' day! Actual VJs! Getting the latest news on your favorite performers or seeing a featurette on a concert of said performer. Eagerly waiting for the newest video of your favorite singer...then watching said video every hour. :-) The 90's were the best, because that's when Janet reigned supreme, Michael was still riding high on the charts, Metallica were becoming the Metal Kings, Paula Abdul came out of nowhere and became a fan fav, Pearl Jam made their debut, MC Hammer with his oversized pants....the list goes on!

[@reignsupreme9053]

TheColorOfCaramel 90s was the best era ever!!! Im so thankful to hv been able to experience it. Kids today will never know. I know older ppl said the same thing abt their era...but its actually true when we say it lolol

[@TheColorOfCaramel]

Stokely Banks..yes indeed! :-) ...but I never thought I'd be the one saying it tho'. :-/ But yeah, the 90's were the best, especially the early 90's!

[@CeeJay254Art]

Me too. Old memories

[@nylotus]

I just moved back to America after living in New Zealand. Being back in the states is beyond painful. New Zealand is the most beautiful country I've been the people are the best! TAKE ME BACK!!!

[@eetee455]

COME BACK!!!

[@righteous4775]

Thank you 😉😉😉😉

[@reignsupreme9053]

I want to move my family there one day.

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

BIh bye? Why you still here?

[@mondakindle6869]

Two years ago, I visited NZ for a study tour. We visited the north and south parts of the country. Instantly, I feel in love with the country, the land, the Maori culture, and the Maori people. I want to go back.

[@user-ef5id9km3p]

Every music video Parris touches turns to gold. That midas touch!

[@trishanwatson4036]

Ohhh yes

[@islandbeast848]

Eyyy Polynesian girls represent awesome Ciara went all the way to New Zealand to work with them!!

[@bergercookie]

Ciara is way underrated !!!! She’s is way ahead of the game , I love how humble and gracious she is.

[@davidstarrrr]

It's beautiful to see a star like Ciara just as humble as can be learning her routine and giving credit where credit is due. Well done!

[@loveslife7334]

*Thank You Ciara, Parris Goebel & the Royal Family for the Amazing Choreography* !! ❤️

[@calazar2322]

Ciara, I love this woman... I have so much respect for your job 👑💛

[@andrewnehemiah3467]

We love you cici! We love you girl! No matter what you are the badest one out there i know they dont give you the respect you so deserve but its ok cause GOD loves you!! And we do to. Enjoy your life sweetie if i could do it i would to. There so much GOD has created out there in that big beautiful world. Most dont get to see but a half percent of it in a lifetime. You have but one life continue to live it well for yourself your family and for the ones who cant make it to do it themselves though we try. GOD BLESS YOU SWEETIE! Keep leveling up!💖💖💖

[@jerryjaguar3239]

Powerful and beautiful comment made out of love

[@andrewnehemiah3467]

Jerry Jaguar Love is all we have that matters in this life and the next!! Take care my brother and live your best life with the biggest smile!!! 😄

[@jerryjaguar3239]

Thank you so much @Andrew Nehemiah God bless you

[@mariannimoh9514]

Andrew Nehemiah she sit going to read this but thanks for giving ME hope:)

[@andrewnehemiah3467]

Marian Nimoh You got beautiful!!!💖

[@theoriginals2784]

SHE DID ALL THIS IN 2 DAYS!!!!!!

[@yezmirsheppard-halika6892]

There is NO WAY!!

[@nuria9023]

This coreo is pure gold

[@calazar2322]

The Queen is back...👑

[@user-ih2uc2ji8i]

Never left

[@BossQueen]

Andre Milhomem Aires stolen

[@AifDaimon]

Boss Queen Ouh just shut up already

[@BossQueen]

Hanif Huzairi no thanks. Thief lover.

[@ElleBoogie_]

Level Up is ICONIC. Girl Power. 💜💙💚💛🧡❤️

[@maiyehia4376]

In two days!!! I thought Cici was working on the routine for months to come out like that.. that's just breathtaking QUEEN

[@JamesFluker]

Parris works people so hard - she has an eye for the smallest details and she won't rest until the wrinkles are ironed out. It takes a real dancer to do what she asks, and Cici delivered. Queens got talent.

[@naomiking4159]

The Queen is back, this is so cool to see her behind the scene, seeing her working hard, she doesn't mind taking direction and this is great! Seeing Ciara at her finest and trying to learn the routinue as fast as she can! I'm loving this! She's a hard working too!

[@RafaelSaffiotti]

It's SO good to see Ciara back, complete artist, fantastic dancer, gorgeous and "leveled up" compared to all others

[@JacquelineSoulchick]

Interesting to see all the comments about seeing Ciara mess up while learning..lol.. I have news for everyone...EVERYONE messes up when learning a brand new dance routine. That's just the way it goes. The fact that she learned it in two days is what shows that she is a pro. What makes this awesome is Ciara is letting us see the mistakes and hard work. People need to see how much hard work goes into choreography and dancing because most people think dance is way easier than it is. Kudos to you Ciara for this BTS! Thank you!

[@kaijohn8921]

YESSSSSSSS Exactly!

[@fia475]

Such a proud Samoan 😘 Paris is honestly an inspiration 😍👌🏻🇼🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸

[@patwhite1437]

Thank you Ciara. Love seeing the ins to the dancing to my 💘

[@GEORGECLRamos]

I LIIIIIIVE for videos like this !!!!!! I love watching how she practice the choreography 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@marellamofo]

Choreography is absolutely amazing...

[@lynleah123]

I just love Ciara! Always have. Such a talent musically and with dance. Inspiration for sure! My FAVORITE performer.

[@beverlyluiz2052]

Your amazing, you inspire me Ciara. Your dare devil, confidence and energy is just a wow 😍

[@EuronOYing]

Love this. You should stay with parris!!! Keep them as your feature for this tour.

[@darm.8172]

Another Upbeat, Fast And Fun Jam!!! Rock On Ciara!!! More Power To You...Our Beautiful, Talented, And Down-To-Earth Sister...Amen!!! Much Love For Ya!!! YOU ROCK MAMA!!! ☺💚

[@christalenedekella371]

I love this so much, find inspiration out of this song. Be your own boss, love yourself, level up. Amazing work Ciara, Parris and team

[@guydirrty]

I got tired just by watching, GREAT WORK!! amazing choreography!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@tawkischeap1]

Ciara learning that dance routine in two days is just too good....parris goebel is a choreographer master! Ciara is too!

[@AV41388]

this is dope. Ciara/parris!!!!! #royalfamily

[@TheSingingGamer]

She really reminds me of the Jackson family (Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, etc.)

[@yurii4318]

Yees

[@TomSugarJames]

I Love that you let us come into your world for afew minutes. Its great watching you learn a routine👌🏾👣💯💪🏾💜

[@Ivan-pq4jv]

part 2 🔥

[@cutebrwnsknma]

Probably one of the most ICONIC videos and choreo! 😍😍😍

[@jesseguldenschuh6386]

When she speaks u can hear she is cordial and clear its always a breath of fresh air plesiosaur to meet someone so naturally beautiful

[@Afayah]

This is so cool!!!! I had no idea Parris was from New Zealand

[@righteous4775]

Little ol New Zealand 😆😆😆😆

[@rawiniatipene]

Yes she from New Zealand. Where im from 😁

[@londyndebele9857]

Love all the way from South Africa😍😍❤️💌

[@y.h9516]

Yasss, Ciara!! 😭😭💯💯🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@KentrellBraxton]

Her aura is so peaceful right now ❣️ her vibes are very positive.

[@LisaLOLxOx]

OMG i was freaking waiting for this to happen! I knew if Ciara collabed with Parris it would be insane, and it turned out amazingggg

[@sophianewlevelunlocked3994]

She’s back!!!!!!! 🔫🔫💥💥⚡️🌟🔥🔥. One love🖤💚💛

[@variousartist7879]

I love the royal dance family they litttt

[@Sarah-rf5rj]

The hard work is shown in the mv 💎💎

[@gabrielaptor]

I really love and appreciate the work and, as Ciara said, the empire, that Parris Goebel has created on her own. She's a true hard working, perfeccionist and profesional gurl who deserve everything good that happen and will happen in her life. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💘

[@sharonechols7628]

Love Ciara and her song its bad ass like her #LEVELUPCHALLENGE

[@w0rmbat3]

She works so hard! And she's so humble. I love this woman.

[@goodgollymissmolly1970]

I love the behind the scenes look!!! It makes the artist seem more human.

[@majuliana3311]

i LOVE Kirsten DODgen so MUch!!!!

[@user-zt9hu1tf4p]

I expected parris' voice to be husky but her voice so soft lol 🍦

[@letiawalker7846]

Muchlove Ciara and girlsxx makes me proud that their from my country xx

[@UniqueDancerTay]

I loved this. I am a dancer and watching this brings me joy and hope. You are truly aspiring and sharing the life as a dancer is definatly needed. We work hard everyday! Love from the Uk

[@Timeless_.]

Glad to see you back going us something to move too. My daughter does gymnastics now she wants to change her floor music to this. I love it.

[@speechy_keen4878]

That PolySwag tho! 🙌 love it! Parris is a national treasure 🥝 represent 😊💕

[@tanysha_baee3851]

Yasss Ciara you the best artist , dancer , singer in the world

[@TheOnly1963]

Ciara has such a sweet spirit and so beautiful with or without makeup... and I love how she doesn't act like she knows everything, I mean she is an awesome dancer herself but she's willing to learn from others making her craft that much powerful.... that's a smart person.... loving it all..

[@shashaneka]

GET IT CICI❣️❣️❣️MORE MORE❣️❣️❣️😍💜STAY BLESSED AND GOD BLESS 💜💜💜

[@taniacaaps5357]

I love you Ciara even me my name is Ciara ❤❤

[@Lucianaoliveira99794]

Tania caaps your name is tania dumb

[@BossQueen]

Tania caaps stolen

[@ayannasimone7317]

Tania caaps you don’t even know your name. That’s dumb 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@pickoneformethen]

You people do know that your KZbin username doesn’t have to be your real name. (Like your actual name)

[@wendy-annlewis4603]

Probably she just goes by that name on KZbin😒

[@ciarawhite4359]

Yassss see that’s the kind of persistence that I need to be the dancer I know I can be. Thank you SO much for including that in this video 🙏🏽❤️💯

[@rosegl83]

I love this Ciara! Please make a part 2 and 3!!💗💗

[@Anesha12]

Parris deserves this

[@Apple-tw2jt]

Kristen!

[@Agenceouimadame]

Much love Ciara. You inspire me !

[@johnlevyrocreo6095]

Awww C is so chillll!!

[@TeriB]

Thank you Ciara for giving us this video! You learned it in two days and I only got 1/2 of it down(I am doing your challenge) to ✔ off my bucket list @ 41 y.o 😂❤

[@maxoliveira8261]

100% Ciara

[@mojisolashabi]

This is the video I been waiting . Behind the scenes of this amazing music video !

[@doreendoddo]

Have learnt much about life in this video.. Thanks Ciara!

[@rebecca.dellanna]

Omg I love you, Parris and the Request Dance Crew so sooo much!!! I met Ruthy and Kaea in Switzerland in a Workshop! It was soo amazing and I hope soo much to meet you and Parris one day!! Queens of my life! 🙏🏼🌟

[@ParoDeezTV]

My Queen!!

[@kaydavis2828]

Parris and the Royal family, you guys are such an inspiration and it's such a joy to watch u all dance!!!!!!!!!! Now Queen Ciara you have been my boo from day one! From "My Goodies"

[@MWAEsubs]

I am in love with level up !! i just love the song !!

[@SlimT_]

I couldn’t wait to click fast on this! You go Cici ! 🤙🏾

[@stanleytzu6985]

Kirsten and Ling!!!!!!

[@memzz2816]

yooooooo ciara so laid back, Love it

[@valerieh5400]

What a powerful duo!

[@d.a.nationblessed7607]

Ily cece

[@AlainBruno]

Ciara is cool 👑

[@isabel-hq5qu]

I like her music

[@iqbalf3]

This is why i love Ciara so much, the hard work ethic to deliver something special

[@user-ry6fq7hn9t]

The very amazing behind scenes!!! 💖💗💞💗💝Thanks for beautiful interesting video!