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Before music has even been recorded, the art of dancing has existed. ...
The year of 1958 gave birth to the thrill of the 1980’s. Michael Joe Jackson was a sensation ever since he set foot on stage at the age of 5. His ability to dance and sing helped launch the Jackson 5’s career as well as his own. His mother Katherine Jackson said, “You know how babies move uncoordinated? ... As Jackson grew up, he watched street dancers and mimes perform. ... Many people have the misconception that Michael Jackson was the originator of many famous moves such as the “Robot” or the “Crotch Grab.”
Mike Royko, correspondent for the San Francisco Chronicle, wrote, “Nor is Michael Jackson the most renowned crotch-grabber. ... And Michael Jackson isn’t the first. ... ”
It was also said that Michael’s Robot was taken from both street dancers and mimes. ... But aside from those two moves, the single most well known dance that Michael has popularized is the Moonwalk.
The Moonwalk is said to have been created from both Michael’s personal style and the style of break-dancers he observed on street corners. ... in Nicholson) Not only did Jackson introduce the Moonwalk that night, but he also showed his famous “spin, freeze, and stand on toes” move. To the millions of viewers, Michael had been truly discovered by this performance. ... He received a call from Fred Astaire, one of Jackson’s heroes. ... It seemed that from that night, children everywhere began to imitate Michael’s unique style. ... In 1979, Michael auditioned and acquired the part of Scarecrow in The Wiz and had the chance to work alongside of Diana Ross.
Approximate Word count = 1346
Approximate Pages = 5.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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