I’ve always believed that if you have feet... you can dance. That is what made me stand on my own feet at an early age. Everybody needs inspiration, however, and here I list 17 dance videos that I believe set the tone and direction for my feet down the years... Human Nature (Madonna): Madonna is a style icon and with Human Nature she took it to another level with braided hair and a cat-suit.
There are just a few dancers, but brilliant visuals and use of sets.
Straight Up (Paula Abdul): I love how this video begins with a tap dance routine, Paula is one of my favourite performers.
Single Ladies (Beyonce): Beyonce is among the best international performers. What style and attitude, her stage persona, Sasha Fierce brings out a strong woman and performer.
Rhythm Nation (Janet Jackson): A video with great choreography, Janet Jackson had equal prowess as her brother!
Dil Toh Pagal Hai: I took the risk of bringing Jazz and a Western feel to Bollywood dancing. From Dance of Envy and Le Gayi, to Chak Dhoom Dhoom it was a pleasure choreographing.
Cinema Italiano (Nine): I’ve always loved musicals, and this song was the highlight of the movie.
Dola Re (Devdas): Sarojji is brilliant and I love this song. Madhuri and Sarojji make such a good team and Ash adds to the whole look.
Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya (Mughal-e-Azam): Madhubala’s expressions and performance is beyond belief. This video displayed the grandeur of the sets and costumes.
Singing in the Rain (Singing in the Rain): It was a great Broadway experience by Gene Kelly, a classic!
Badan Pe Sitare (Prince): Shammi Kapoor’s rock‘n’roll moves made this song very popular. Till today his moves are replicated by dance lovers.
Dhoom Again (Dhoom 2): Hrithik’s talent gives me the ability to choreograph without restrictions. He and Ash created magic!
Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi): This video was a journey through all eras of Indian cinema. Working with talented Bollywood actresses was a great experience. And Shah Rukh Khan’s energy was amazing!
Cool from West Side Story: Jazz choreography at its best!
All That Jazz (Chicago): Catherine Zeta Jones was like fire in this movie!
My Wish Comes True (Kisna): The use of costumes, props and visuals makes this among my favourites.
On The Floor (Jennifer Lopez): JLo creates magic in this video. I love her in this song.
What A Feeling (Flashdance): This is a feel good song. It is one of my favourite dance movies, a great experience watching this movie!