Michael Jackson Speaks On His Dance & Performance Style! In His Own Words | the detail.

Michael Jackson will forever be remembered as a world class performer, his impact on pop culture and the world of dance is unmeasurable.
For an artist that rarely spoke publicly, here are a combination of clips of Jackson speaking candidly about his creative thought process and the development of his unique dance style.
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[@DJDoubleCee]

As a dancer myself, I found Michael Jackson to be a huge inspiration. I actually study his performances on a daily basis.

[@__RonnieHouston__]

Me too! I've been studying the Jacksons era recently, and the footwork is impeccable

[@Blazer9970]

@@Whitescensef any professional dancer should be able to do the moonwalk

[@__RonnieHouston__]

@@Whitescensef It's probably the first thing they know how to do tbh That or the robot lol

[@AubrielleClaire08]

Same!

[@Jassejnr]

Boutta start a tik tok chanel in dedication to MJ. I think I can say I know about 30 of his 100 sign moves , it’s been 14years since I fell in love with this dance moves.

[@Chris_aspiration]

I study Michael and the people he studied. Never stop learning. Good art never dies

[@UrbanNinja123]

Same here!!

[@crazy4corbinbleux]

Right!! Just read 2 books- Remember The Time and Michael Jackson and Me . I’m a MJ book club nerd and proud ❤

[@MrDaRiAn21]

Michael is the reason why I work hard on my craft/dance. That’s why I record myself dancing beside a TV with his concert playing to get the moves as accurate as possible! He’s inspiring, to this very day. “Study the greats, and become greater” - Michael Jackson. Before y’all come for me, this is just a quote. I am not greater than Mike. Let’s get that straight

[@joshuafakunmoju9582]

Great man. Great quote from MJ but I’m not tryna be pessimistic but study the greats and become Greater but not when it comes to MJ because he’s just too great and executed perfection

[@MrDaRiAn21]

@@joshuafakunmoju9582 💯 for real though! It’s true. I just take his quote as studying him and putting my all into my project.

[@bradb7268]

@@MrDaRiAn21 i do the same as you.

[@Kai-hk7tl]

From 1964-2009 Michael Jackson has been dancing for the world. I doubt anyone can top that.

[@MasterMCGS]

1968 bro

[@avace917]

His last actual performance was 09/10/01. He might've done a pop up here and there, but don't make like he did shows every year after that

[@Kai-hk7tl]

@@avace917 you forgot about 'This is it' the film that was released in 2009. It shows him rehearsing for the tour.

[@Clyde177]

What about Elvis?

[@Jonlarm]

@@Clyde177 Thankyou very much..

[@thrill82j]

Greatest entertainer of all time.

[@xae999]

its sad yall dont give james brown the credit he diserves

[@mrpussinboots4252]

@@xae999 Not just James brown. I can name over 10 performers and stage acts that MJ borrowed and lifted from.

[@thrill82j]

@@mrpussinboots4252 and none of the 10 could compete with MJ’s overall impact.

[@Snyper1405]

@@mrpussinboots4252 stop hating you never give credit where it's due

[@joulebryantorresdonayres3168]

Jame brown and elvis were awesome. But MJ is MJ.

[@melodyal3357]

MJ = God's gift to mankind, as an artist, as a human being. One of a kind forever.💙

[@traceyjane4288]

so God loved him so much he turned him into a drug addict ? get real there is no God he was just a very talented Human period !

[@sibusisoenockcebekhulu9318]

Throughout the 90s he became more creative and really took his dancing to greatest heights!

[@carmillasmith7743]

I used to be a terrible dancer in high school. When I saw “Living with Michael Jackson,” I learn to turn my brain off and let the music move me. 💃🏻

[@WOMJ374]

He is and will be the greatest songer and dancer the all of times. Absolutely.

[@tinybrit3225]

I’ve never related to someone so much the way he speaks of dancing and performing. I’m also very introverted off stage, but as soon as I’m dancing or performing I turn into a new confident wild dancer. Also when he explained how performing isn’t a thought, it’s a feeling. Totally know exactly how that feels especially when I freestyle dance. When I was about 4 years old I remember watching his movie moonwalker back to back over and over, just completely mesmerized and amazed by his movement. What an incredible legend and legacy he gave the world.

[@SuperAmos33]

Like sir Bob Geldof once Said, when Michael Jackson sings it is with the voice of angels, and when his feet moves, you can see god dancing👑👑

[@deboramonteiro6313]

Que exagero. Não o compare a Deus. MJ disse várias vezes que não queria ser comparado a Deus . Isso é falta de respeito com Deus e com a memória de MJ,que um dia foi cristão.

[@marsanda1397]

I love you Michael you are unique and a one of a kind human being. So sad how humanity treated you. Love you with all my heart my king of pop 👑💯

[@marsanda1397]

@@king-dl2qt I do too where is this abuser cause it ain’t Michael 💯

[@marsanda1397]

@@king-dl2qt naw your brain outta order💯🤣🤣

[@jeancristaldi8762]

@@king-dl2qt We all do. And thank goodness Michael wasn't one. Facts!

[@marsanda1397]

@@king-dl2qt dude you are the definition of hypocrite lol sad asl

[@marsanda1397]

@@king-dl2qt Chou never elaborate please elaborate how he was a racist we already know he not an abuser that’s just your imagination but please elaborate on the racist cause the only racist I see is that profile pic

[@joshnart]

Michael Jackson could do any dance but he had to be Michael Jackson in his own way with his own style of dance

[@largedoggo3194]

his voice is so relaxing

[@young.nugget]

I love how the little kids coming up now are dancing like him and they didn't have him the way we did. You only see this with Michael ❤️

[@lencijescobar]

Michael is the greatest dancer of all time💖💝💛

[@Hi.Shadow]

6:05 this part always does something to me. Even his simplest moves were always so pristine and sharp.

[@paulagascontalavera8576]

Michael Jackson is the Best Dancer and the Best Singer in the World , is Unique and the Most Greatest artist in the World ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯😍😍💯💯💯💯💯😍😍💯💯💯😍😍❤️❤️💯💯❤️❤️💯💯💯💯❤️💯💯😍

[@VedyanichevaMarina]

When the children came to visit Michael, they were in the same world, in the same worlds. If a person cannot be in the same space with another, it means that there is no heart closeness there.

[@ThriveTalesTV]

still The best dancer in the world . No one on the face of the planet earth can fell the beat like Michael Jackson.

[@jacinta9030]

Michael's dance moves are the bestvthe world has ever known

[@DaWillstanator]

Back when I used to study dance, I always followed Michael’s methods of feeling the energy and interpreting the music to match the tone of the piece. I essentially tried to become the music. And like him I let it all out on stage while also being very introverted off stage. Long live the King.

[@kateg6029]

Study the greats and become greater- MJ

[@yashyadav1976]

Love you MJ forever 💕

[@thefantasyworld6292]

It's sad he died I was born in 2010 but still love him although I wasn't even alive when we was still alive we love you Michael Jackson 🥺😢

[@Sarah-um5mq]

You can see everything wonderful in the world just through his smile 😢

[@user-zo4hl7gb3y]

Майкла Джексона нельщя просто слушать, надо видеть его танец, и это невероятно завораживает. Никто не мог и не сможет так танцевать музыку!!! Как жаль, что ушел рано! Спасибо, что много оставил! Его видеофильмы не состарились, так же восхищают, как десятки лет назад!!!

[@Sarah-um5mq]

Michael is genius literally. his IQ was 164 that is why he was successful and the greatest human in the hole World

[@Neezabja]

His best years as a dancer was the late 90's.

[@sibusisoenockcebekhulu9318]

Throughout the 90s he became more creative and really took his dancing to greatest heights!

[@chapter404th]

I’d say that’s when his best moves were. I say the peak of his energy and fluidity was from Triumph-Bad era.

[@lucasgallanipacheco]

Eu acho que MJ era capaz De fazer qualquer tipo de dança. Qualquer tipo de coreografia

[@mbk2516]

MJ FOR EVER ✌️

[@marcdaniel0321]

I love videos like this where we get to hear from his family. As great as he was/is, even his family didn't agree with everything he did. Too bad he was so distant from them. If they kept more people like that around him to balance him out, he would still be here.

[@Neezabja]

moving from Hayvenhurst to Neverland was one of the worst decisions he ever made

[@prasannanag6195]

His family wasn’t that kind to him. There’s a reason he distanced himself from them

[@marcdaniel0321]

@@prasannanag6195 Yeah, you can tell there were a lot of issues there. I just wish he had more people around him that had his best interest in mind instead of all the people who just wanted things from him.

[@GH0STN0TE88]

What an artist!

[@mickiejay_]

MICHAEL IS A BEAUTIFUL SOUL AND A BIG INSPIRATION TO ME ❤🥂

[@neverland5574]

Thank you so much for this video! Nothing better than his own words against rumors and speculation. It was wonderful, keep up the good work!

[@angelramos5102]

He was pure feeling and passion, it is amazing to watch talking about what he inspired to create his unique and wonderful style, great video!!!

[@magalufff]

As a former dancer I enjoyed this video so much❤Thank you @ thedetail for another treat for us-The Moonwalkers😍

[@JacksonsLegendary]

Just amazing

[@AshaSingh-qn3wf]

Such a inspirational video on Michael Jackson I have ever seen on you tube....Love it admire it Thanks for sharing Long live the king.... God bless .... Love you forever

[@jasminesanders4268]

Thank you for continuing to produce these videos, Detail 💕

[@thedetail.]

Thank you!

[@dailyhunter3683]

The stage is his home.

[@JustKrypt1X]

The family guy had me dead 💀

[@215nunu3]

The greatest ever , being shown by the greatest channel. Can you do a review on Thriller 40 when it drops ?

[@aegeanmapping]

Michael is overrated

[@thedetail.]

That would be a cool video to make!

[@NatureLover65107]

@@aegeanmapping You stupid Great Michael Jackson is Underrated...

[@215nunu3]

@@thedetail. yes! thanks 🐐

[@xae999]

@@aegeanmapping bro its sad they dont give james brown enough credit

[@crazy4corbinbleux]

He is literally perfect at 0:40 during the Bad era ugh. Wish he looked like this the whole time

[@appleheadslatte]

Same. But I think dangerous and thriller ate

[@Kreative_K868]

King of pop Forever 💚😎🤘👑

[@soniahagemann3870]

Tradução para português desde já agradeço obrigada. Amo essa voz desde quando ele era criança .

[@mariluciaferreira1107]

Eu tô fazendo com a legenda assim: seguro no ícone da legenda, e aparece as opções, coloco em tradução português.

[@Omarley76]

I think Michael would’ve laughed at that family guy scene lol , 🐐🐐💯♾

[@maratnahimana]

Idk mane

[@bridgetlee7417]

We miss him on stage and it just isn't the same without him the stage is waiting for his return

[@anony---mous]

thank God for mj tutorials on KZbin

[@aaliyahhoward5070]

All hail the king of pop forever ❤❤

[@daveysharks3176]

Michael/James Brown/Fred Astir....changed my life growing up on 127 street and st. Nice & 8th Avenue. In the sixtys. I used dance to exscape, the world around me. The more I danced the more I felt love. And power that I cannot explain. I danced with Michael Jackson in mind. Only two people in the history of Michael me/ and the artist formerly known as Prince) turned down dancing on the "Bad album." Audition was held down by union Square and Michael show up on the second day. Ali Cotton was evolved with the project. My reasons for not doing it was bad advice from Doug E. Fresh, not blaming him but at the time he really made sense, Rap & pop was enemies unsaid in the 80's. Things did change and Janet borrowed the head sets from "us" Doug E. Fresh & the get fresh crew. Which Janet would later work with Doug.

[@MelinkaMC]

I keep always going back go MJ and his masters to try to understand how to grow as a dancer myself. I still think to much. I will always keep looking for this incredible level of art that flows naturaly in his performances. Ballet, jazz, popping, tap dance, Sinatra, Shirley Temple. MJ is a historical mix of references that still surprises and breaks me everytime i see.

[@mariadorosarioleal8244]

Wow, amazing job "the detail", pieces like this one are so important to keep the legacy alive for future generations. Long live the King Michael Jackson, the best dancer ever and one of the biggest genius the world ever witnessed 👏👏👏💖👑

[@greeshmapradeep715]

Hey I'm so excited to see your videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pennymckinley3324]

That's so awesome thank you for MJs video and you get to hear his voice MJ always and forever love ❤️💋 forever

[@scofield_lucas]

I don't like pop music but I like MJ as human being and artist

[@FatherAndTeacherTV]

That Family Guy clip is a trip. I never saw that.

[@pieraagosto816]

Semplicemente meraviglioso e UNICO GRANDE UN AMORE I LOVE YOU MICHAEL FOREVER ❤️❤️❤️

[@jacquelinerdaley9837]

Why would u focus on croch grabbing, it's his signature move, that comes from a natural place. To understand dance 🕺 is to understand music 🎶 & your spirit when inspired by music✨️ No planing just follow. Wish you were still with us MJ. 😍

[@joshlaguardia6568]

i feel like he just did it naturally in the feel of the music, whenever he did it it was always on a beat

[@DELITRYA66]

As an upcoming singer and dancer, michael was a huge inspiration to me. He inspired me to sing and dance, I've had a natural talent for singing and dancing just like michael had and so I just started practicing and getting into the music. I've always loved music and that's what drives me to sing and dance. But i only do it alone because if I do it in public im afraid if I mess up or if someone judges me for making mistakes it would be over. But I'm trying to build more confidence to dance and sing in front of people. And that goes to show that I love dancing and singing as much as MJ. Rip michael we love you❤❤❤

[@Clyde177]

I'm a huge, like Michael Jackson, James Brown fan........ I wish Michael Jackson was still with us.

[@mossfromdade3056]

one of the better gifts you guys have given. only thing better than this is some studio recording footage from his hits

[@yiracarmona9658]

Excelente reportaje lo adore👏👏gracias

[@lunarrainbow2501]

Love his music and his music video for Thriller my favorite song that he did besides thriller is your not alone his music always makes me feel better when I'm having a bad day

[@erasamatova1198]

The man with the purest heart!Love,love,love MJ!❤

[@natalieitliongfechter6073]

Not only does he have one of the most beautiful voices ever, he dances so amazing. No one can ever match him. RIP King of Pop

[@VBOProductions]

The Greatest of All Time

[@amlsuleman2075]

Wow king 👏 👏 Beautiful Michael Jackson 👏👏love you Michael 💝 💝

[@jayfriday9485]

there are still so many outtakes from the Sylvia chase interview from 1979 that I haven’t seen yet. it find it so revealing and upbeat.

[@sheilakearney4635]

Loved this thank you so much 😁👑🌻❤️

[@georged7627]

Don't stop till you get enough 🙏🏽🤘🏾

[@kimsumauang3369]

I love you king

[@omarCR72019]

BEST EVAAAAAAA MJ DA KING❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nebstaism]

😍😍😍

[@sharilafofana9166]

Oh Michael

[@winsbeyond8295]

Never seen that Family Guy scene. lol! it was Hilarious.

[@dilipsen2504]

Love you Michael Jackson ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@carlosjose1]

"watch until the end" hahahahhaa Thanks!

[@peverilngehngeh8536]

The only artist from the pop world to be admitted into the dance hall of Fame.

[@teepeejamboree4732]

i loved hearing his mom talk here.

[@yariannifamilia4994]

Michael had great musicality, he could translate every sound into movement.

[@y-notofficiel9311]

Wow, where did you get all this masterpieces !? It was really interesting, thanks 🙏

[@thedetail.]

Thank you!

[@meghakumari9145]

I love you Michael Miss u 😭

[@KingofPepsi]

I wish I could see more of the interview with MJ's parents and siblings.

[@ZavsWRLD]

legendary you put the family guy clip in

[@ronniepureifoy8842]

One of the best of all time

[@user-kt2fo3ye8g]

Это в мужчине и в женщине есть. Только мы не показываем себя. А Майкл танцор от природы. Природа она такая 😆Да смешно, правда с налётом грусти. Как же эти сми испортили ему жизнь. Талантливый во всем шоу-мен. И при том- джентльмен. Что касается дам и личной жизни. Любила его я очень. И сейчас но, уровни у нас разные 🤣Я Beliver.

[@mariaeloisaramirezdeflores8470]

Simplemente el mejor,nunca habrá nadie como él,Michael por siempre❤❤❤❤

[@clarisafarley8194]

So handsome

[@niroshagunaweera4074]

This is 2022 October l always agree with his saying ,He is a great sayer of music and dancing ,He is well said ,What ever others talking around Love Him Forever 💯💪👍👑🌍❤️❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@busboy259]

Smooth criminal (in my opinion) was his greatest peice i loved it

[@cheater25ify]

Thanks, another great video. Thanks for your interesting channel

[@thedetail.]

Thank you!

[@mariabernardedasilva4191]

Tenho disco de vinil ,CD, quadros, recorte de jornal tudo sobre ele, amo

[@loniwatson8110]

The video ended like that?!?! I need more, please

[@lindali9246]

Человек, который вызывает мурашки.. ♥️. Спасибо з фильм❤️

[@user-cr4gh4tx1e]

I like MJ's dancing .

[@daryabusava1435]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@josiea5musings]

You did not add the family guy clip young man lool😏 Great piece

[@Caecilia61]

❤️❤️❤️

[@brikk7442]

he was just natural