However, in this video, Lando has stated that his goal was to highlight individual interpretation of his material. When this is the case, the choreo tends to be perfectly tailored to the dancer's body since the choreographer and dancer are one and the same. At 0:55 and at (1:36-1:38) you can see how he uses the repetition of a word to inspire a phrase that looks as if a record is skipping on a single phrase again and again.ĭANCER SYNC: A few of the posts on SERVINGCHOREO feature dancer/choreographers who do double duty and perform their own material. Another aspect of Lando's choreography that is particularly musical, is his use of repetition in response to repeated lyrical phrases. At (1:04-1:06) you can see how the 3/7 drop is like a bookend for the crip walk section, when you hear the clap, it signals a direction change for the dancer. Just like a period at the end of a sentence, this structure roots the combination into the ground and helps the dancer feel the drop in every phrase. The 3 and the 7 is like a built-in pause, that breaks the flow of the more fluid sequences. This is the pocket that Lando uses to base all the syncopation and 8th note rhythms. Listen carefully to the loop and you will hear a distinctive clap on the 3 and the 7 beats.

So it was important for Lando to choose movements and phrases that could fall into this groove without feeling forced.

MUSICALITY: Drake's groove on this track is deep in the pocket of the beat.

Lando Wilkins is a choreographer who understands the dancer's need for collaboration and interpretation, while keeping the big picture cohesive and tight.

So when dancers are able to work in a situation where the choreographer is open to their interpretation, but also has a focused idea and direction, everybody is happy. And even if the resulting work is fantastic, most dancers will tell you that working with those types of choreographers is hell. The history of dance provides many examples of choreographers who had a 'my way or the highway' mentality. When a choreographer collaborates with a dancer, it is imperative that they both listen to each other.

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