Some artists just keep on giving... Join us as we dance our way through the careers of musical icons who continuously reshaped their choreography. We're looking at the performers who didn't just sing, but transformed their entire stage presence, evolving their movement style with every new era. Get ready to see how these legends pushed boundaries and redefined what it means to be a dancer in the spotlight, constantly innovating their steps and routines over time.
00:21Xtina joined Generation Teen Pop bringing fun, clean and easy to learn moves made for the MTV era.
00:28As she grew up, her dancing grew with her, more confident, more powerful, and a lot more raunchy.
00:42By the time she reached her Back to Basics days, she was taking a trip down dance history with theatrical routines that were way more technically complex.
00:50That carried right into her burlesque era, although we've kinda seen her engage in this style before.
01:03With Bionic and Lotus, she dipped her toes into something new again, mixing sleek, bold choreography with new staging.
01:10Honestly, is there any style she can't own? We can't wait to see what's next.
01:23Number 9. Britney Spears
01:25Britney emerged as the ultimate pop princess with choreography that was cute, catchy, and instantly memorable.
01:32As she matured, she wanted everyone to see she was not a girl anymore, and her moves got sharper, sexier, and full of confidence.
01:51By In The Zone, her style had grown daring and edgy, precise, and packed with attitude.
01:56Blackout added a darker commercial edge, while Circus became exactly what it promised.
02:10Full-blown spectacles like the stylized womanizer, sultry if you seek Amy, and the show-stopping title track.
02:25Even Britney Jean and Glory had their moments.
02:28When it came to reinventing herself, we always knew Britney would master that till the world ends.
02:33Number 8. Jennifer Lopez
02:43JLo started out as a dancer, so it's no surprise she's spent decades showing off just how talented she is.
02:57Right from the start, she's been proud of her Latina roots, mixing Latin moves with hip-hop and street music.
03:02She's even tried flamenco.
03:05In the early 2000s, she got jazzier and more theatrical, adding that showgirl flair to her pop swagger.
03:11Then the 2010s hit, and she turned her attentions to high-energy electro-pop and house-inspired routines made for huge stages.
03:27No matter the era, one thing's for sure, a JLo performance would make anyone want to get on the floor and shake their booties alongside her.
03:36Put your hands up in the air, it's for your man if you care, put your hands up in the air.
03:43Number 7. FKA Twigs
03:46FKA Twigs is honestly one of the most versatile performers out there right now.
03:51She's got a background in ballet, jazz, and modern dance, and you can see it in everything she does.
03:57Her focus on isolations and the kind of body control we can only dream about all works with her experimental sound perfectly.
04:12She moves as if she's an extension of the music, and each movement is utterly magnetic.
04:27Early on, she showed us how beauty can be spotted in even the most contorted shapes.
04:33Since then, she's also done voguing, contemporary, and even pole dance to show a softer, more vulnerable side.
04:40Now she crosses genres to make something completely and uniquely hers.
04:446. Madonna
04:59Madonna has reinvented her dance style almost as often as she's reinvented her image.
05:04In fact, no one showed us more how to express yourself through dance than she did.
05:16Early on, her style was somewhere between club kid energy and fun and earthy moves.
05:21She saw in the 90s by bringing voguing into the mainstream.
05:25By the 2000s, she was given contemporary dance and yoga fluidity with arena-sized energy,
05:39even if it was just her in a dance studio mirror.
05:50Even today, she's going hard on theatricality,
05:53mixing global influences, modern dance, and bold avant-garde staging.
05:58Whatever era she's in, the Queen of Pop always dances like she's tearing up and rewriting the rulebook.
06:125. Sierra
06:14From goodies to dance with me, Sierra has stayed an absolute powerhouse when it comes to dance.
06:19She started out by one-two stepping her way into high-energy commercial street style,
06:24showing off the insane body control that she's now known for.
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06:37As time went on, she started playing with gendered energies and movement, especially in Like a Boy.
06:42Then came a run of confident, sensual videos like Work, Body Party, and Ride, pushing her style even further.
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06:54I love the way you ride to be, baby.
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06:57I love it.
06:58Gimme That
06:59Gimme That marked another jump, while I bet proved she was always one step ahead of the game.
07:04As her career continues to level up, we can't wait for a big ol' dose of whatever comes next.
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07:11Oh, just get back up again when you fall.
07:15Oh, oh, just get back up again.
07:18Just get back up again.
07:20Just get back up again when you fall.
07:23No.
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07:25Aaliyah
07:26Apparently, Aaliyah's goal as an artist was to be something special and different.
07:30And since we're celebrating her today, it's safe to say she pulled that off.
07:43She didn't think about her movement in strict dance terms.
07:46It's more about the mood she wanted to share.
07:48Early on, she had this soft, steady cool, mixing smooth R&B flow with sharp accents that made every step feel like part of the beat.
08:04Over time, her choreography grew more detailed and experimental, and she started exploring new genres.
08:10She was ready to push things into the future with a cinematic, fearless approach.
08:15Even today, her influence appears in artists who carry her style forward.
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08:29Lady Gaga
08:30It's not like Lady Gaga just showed up quietly to the music industry.
08:34The more audiences got to know her, the higher she hoisted her freak flag and let it fly freely.
08:45She put herself on the map with her dance and electro-pop styles, never forgetting to throw in some theatrical flair.
08:52Once she got comfy on the world stage, her video started feeling more like little art films.
09:04Born This Way was all about self-expression, and art-pop mixed art movements with dance.
09:09Eventually, she circled back to dance-pop with a kind of futuristic cyberpunk edge.
09:14With Abracadabra, she put dance front and center again, showing she'll never stop pushing those boundaries.
09:29Starting in Destiny's Child, Beyonce proved she would lose no breath tearing through high-octane combos blending R&B, pop, and hip-hop.
09:37She carried that same fire into her solo era, making us fall crazy in love with her all over again.
09:52V has always looked up to the great, paying homage to classic choreographers and styles in videos like Countdown, Get Me Bodied, and of course, Single Ladies.
10:02From ballroom and club culture to New Orleans bounce, West African dance, and Afrobeat, her range is endless.
10:14We never could have predicted the Cowboy Carter chapter.
10:17Yet, she showed once more there's no style she can't claim, and now it feels essential to her story.
10:23Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
10:35Ariana Grande
10:36She's gone from simple, playful pop, to more confident, mature, and skilled choreography.
10:42Maya
10:47We've seen her do it all from jazz and tap to R&B, dancehall, and reggae.
11:00Bruno Mars
11:01From MJ influences to uptown funk, Mars has certainly finessed his style over the years.
11:07Rihanna
11:14Rihanna
11:15From dancehall to sensual and full of attitude, but always the queen of whining.
11:19I'm a rude boy, boy, can you get it up?
11:22I'm a rude boy, boy, is she big enough?
11:24Take it, take it, baby, baby
11:27Paula Abdul
11:28From Laker girl to prolific choreographer and artist, she can straight up do it all.
11:34If you're only playing games, I'll just have to say
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11:581. Michael Jackson
12:02Come on, who else?
12:04The Jacksons didn't just evolve their dance style, they reset standards every time.
12:09We've seen Janet genre hop for decades, and there's no doubt her big bros helped influence those choices.
12:22She watched them start with tight, synchronized Motown choreography, then saw Michael break out into looser funk and disco freestyle.
12:30Oh, and not to mention becoming synonymous with the moonwalk.
12:41Over the years, MJ tightened and refined his approach, adding martial, snappy, and theatrical elements while coining new moves along the way.
12:50The king of pop became known for a highly technical, athletic fusion of street dance, showmanship, military precision, and iconic poses.
12:59And he never seemed to lose the thrill of innovating.
13:01Which artist do you think has shown off the most varied collection of dance styles?
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