Makeup does wonders.....

So the biting continues, huh? C'mon MJ you can do better than that.

SCNDLS said:

Nah, they auditioned but didn't make the cut



From who is working on this show, the dancing is gonna be awesome



BUT if I had known that auditions were happening, I'd be there and tore everybody up

SCNDLS said:

Nah, they auditioned but didn't make the cut

bboy87 said:

Okay, I was finna say!

Why didn't you go???

SCNDLS said:

Nobody told me

honestly I probably would've just in shock like a lil bitch.....YEAH I SAID IT!

The auditions were no joke, them muhfuckas had to bring it. Alot of the female dancers showed up in heels, loads of makeup and pussycat doll outfits, thinking it was gonna be a cakewalk. The Talauega Brothers, Travis Payne, and LaVelle Smith don't play when it comes to choreography


not to mention this is a Michael Jackson show. You can't be tryin' to upstage him on his eyeliner and weave game!

bboy87 said:

Really? Anybody know why?

JackieBlue said:

I wonder that too, but it makes you wonder how good the ones who did make it really are. The female dancers who have gone on tour with him aren't really used much, just for some numbers.

On the Dangerous Tour, they were used for Thriller, Workin' Day And Night, and the Way You Make Me Feel

for the HIStory Tour, Smooth Criminal, The Way You Make Me Feel, Thriller, and Earth Song

but I have a feeling they'll be used more for these shows

bboy87 said:

Love Lavelle Scream is still some of my fave choreography.
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bboy87 said:

Maybe he was scurrred of being blinded by all that yak flipping.

JackieBlue said:

I wonder that too, but it makes you wonder how good the ones who did make it really are. The female dancers who have gone on tour with him aren't really used much, just for some numbers.

On the Dangerous Tour, they were used for Thriller, Workin' Day And Night, and the Way You Make Me Feel

for the HIStory Tour, Smooth Criminal, The Way You Make Me Feel, Thriller, and Earth Song

but I have a feeling they'll be used more for these shows

SCNDLS said:

He's good, but I'm still mad at him for rockin' that permed fade back in '92. That shit made Verdine White say "Hold on, playa.....you goin' tooooo far!"

bboy87 said:

Honestly, I can't imagine them dancing for MJ anyway.

Is Lavelle still dancing? I thought he retired but still choreographs?

bboy87 said:

Dude's name is LAVELLE and he's a dancer, Bboy, whatchu 'xpect???

bboy87 said:

Dude's name is LAVELLE and he's a dancer, Bboy, whatchu 'xpect???

JackieBlue said:

Yeah I think he retired from the stage but is doing choreography. The last thing I can remember him doing was Ghosts, and he, Michael, and Travis Payne did some great stuff with that.

so much detail that even the minor parts look immaculate

SCNDLS said:

Come to think of it he never had a choice did he?

SCNDLS said:

Dude got the Frankie Lymon starter kit for his 10th birthday

http://victoriaparsons.blogspot.com/2009/04/i-had-to-do-quick-blog-about-last-two.html


(MJJR.net Summary, followed by official blog report)

Many more details are surfacing about the private process of selecting backup dancers for Michael Jackson's upcoming "This Is It" concert series. One female blogger who recently auditioned described the experience in detail, and yes Michael Jackson was present for the auditions and screening process. You can read her full report by clicking HERE. Notably, the female auditioning process began with 250+ hopefuls and after a series of auditions ultimately two females and one alternate were selected. Smooth Criminal was one of the choreographed dance sequences showcased. Furthermore, six male dancers along with four backup male dancers were selected. Thus, assuming these calculations are correct, there are now eight primary backup dancers and five alternates chosen for the concerts, reportedly with a two-year contract.

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Michael Jackson Dance Rehearsals

I had to do a quick blog about the last two days...

Most dancers in my generation never thought the day would come that we might be able to audition for the one and only MICHAEL JACKSON. We never thought he would be doing another world tour. But this week, dreams came true... Michael Jackson held an audition for his "This is it" Tour.

I first found out from my agent that my picture was not chosen from the initial submission to the casting. He had to pitch me twice more before they agreed to allow me into the private audition. From this first moment I was hesitant to even go, feeling like they aren't interested in me to begin with...

Then I arrived to the audition as I watched about 250+ of the most beautiful and talented female dancers sign in and stretch to prepare for this incredible opportunity. There was at least two hours of scoping out the competition, adjusting our outfits, massaging our body, loosening our limbs, and eating to pass the time and nerves. They took us in to learn choreography... we fought our way to the front to utilize those mirrors... we turned and stared into the empty Nokia theatre and performed our hearts out to smooth criminal. They lined us up, so chorus line, then called my name... wow, I just passed the first cut.

They proceeded to teach us over 3 times as much choreography as was first taught. All I could feel was information overload and hurt feet after showing up at 9:30am and being there until 4:30pm. We absorbed as much as we could and then were told to come back for a callback the next day. I was exhausted but hesitant to rest because I knew everyone else would be at home practicing.

The callback was about 50, full of women of all types and styles... we waited anxiously as the boys were finishing their call. We were lucky enough to see the boys that made the cut, Jeremy Hudson and Dres were the only two I knew personally, but 6 booked it with 4 alternates. And so, it was our turn to hit the stage, review and perform for Michael Jackson himself. We went in groups of 8, only performing once with some modeling catwalk at the end. They sent us back into the lobby until all the women were auditioned. They brought us all back out together and made a cut... down to 16 women. I couldn't believe it... they called my name again. Final cut... they wanted us to walk... to strut... they told us to channel our inner Naomi... So in groups of four, we strutted around the stage knowing that our fates were being sealed.

Last line up. Last girls. 16 strong. So close, yet they only needed 2 women and 1 alternate. They called three names forward... Tyne, Sofia, and another girl(unknown). Asked if they had any conflicts in the next two years... they all shook their heads... "you're booked!" I ran straight up to my friend Tyne and hugged her as hard as I could, tears forming. I was so proud of her! This is a dancer's dream come true! A two year tour with MJ himself! I'm so comfortable with the fact that I didn't book it because I am so honored to have made it that far and to have shared a stage with some of history's best female dancers from all over the world. I don't normally post blogs about jobs I don't work on, but this audition was epic... an amazing experience and so very enjoyable. I really wish more auditions were as enjoyable as this one. Just honored to have danced/auditioned for Michael himself.

bboy87 said:

JackieBlue said:

The die was cast on that one.

But he a bad mofo.

bboy87 said:

I loved Ghosts but dare I say I hated some of the trick camera work on the dancing.

SCNDLS said:

and with The Talauega Brothers on board too? this is gonna be good

bboy87 said:

Nice blog. I hope the tour goes well.

But really, what are these hussies wearing???
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bboy87 said:

Uh oh, look at Rich and Tone.

See, it's all in the name.

But I do loves the choreography in Get Right despite the vocals.
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