Throwback Thursday: Iconic Dance Practice Videos Part 3
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Is there a dance practice video that you can watch over and over again? I know I have a few. It is always so much fun to watch dance practice videos. Watching idols in comfortable clothing dance to their latest hit is fun, but it’s even more fun to try and learn the dance yourself. So, let’s take it back and talk about iconic dance practice videos that we will never forget.
EVERGLOW - “FIRST”
On May 31, 2021, EVERGLOW dropped the dance practice video to their high-powered track “FIRST.” This track is full of energy and is striking the moment it starts. EVERGLOW’s choreography is always eye-catching and full of energy, but this choreography is one of their most difficult. Full of dramatic arm movements, flowing hairography, and intense footwork. The girls give a commanding performance. Something else that stands out in this dance video is the synchronization of the members and backup dancers. Each arm sway, hair toss, and foot movement is perfectly in place and shows their dedication to detail.
BTS - “ON”
On February 25, 2020, BTS released the dance practice video for their anthem of a song “ON.” This video is a dance practice you will never forget. Starting off with a plethora of backup dancers, the choreography takes inspiration from the styling of marching bands. Merging instruments and choreography, the backup dancers stand in a formation with drumsticks and striking body movements. Once the members come in, they sway with a mixture of smooth and hard-hitting movements. The members are in sync and use the instruments as part of the choreography. An unforgettable moment in the video is when the band comes in at the end. You can’t help but get hyped.
NCT 2018 - “Black on Black”
On April 22, 2018, all of the NCT members at the time came together to create NCT 2018. As a huge group, the members dropped their epic track “Black on Black,” and on this day, they dropped their dance practice for the song. A thrilling track, this dance is electrifying with members getting their own time in the center, standing on one another, and staying perfectly in sync. At the very beginning of the choreography, there is a moment where all the members are bent over, arms lying on top of each other. The ripple effect from when they slightly lift up creates this breathing effect, like they are all breathing at the same time. It’s a dramatic input that adds to the choreography. This video truly showcases the talent of the NCT members and shows that even with their different dancing styles, they are still one.
Red Velvet - “Rookie”
On February 10, 2017, our spooky queens Red Velvet dropped their dance practice to their bright and quirky release “Rookie.” Full of high energy and fast movements, “Rookie” is one of Red Velvet’s most complicated choreographies. The girls are seen swaying their arms with a more stiff movement instead of the usual flow we are used to. The way they move from spot to spot quickly is so impressive. The chorus of this song is very memorable. The arm movements are very complex, and the way they switch between elongated and shortened movements adds to the intensity of the choreography. It’s an unforgettable dance that to this day many try to recreate.
Edited by Bryn Claybourne