From: The Architecture of Pop: How Michael Jackson Rewrote Performance
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How can you use physical movement to express a deeper mental state?

Jackson translated the anxieties of his era into precise, unforgettable physical choreography. Movement can speak when words fail.

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Choose a song that matches your current mood and try to express that feeling using only the movement of your hands and shoulders.

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