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What does it mean?
The speaker explains how he modified choreography to make it look messy.
In plain terms
I changed strict dance moves to look sloppy on purpose.
What can you take from it?
Adapt technical skills to serve artistic character.

Where it applies

  • dance prep
  • film work
  • character choices

Putting it to work

  • modifying style
  • serving character
  • breaking rules

Questions to consider

  • How do you make technique look natural?
  • When should you break the rules?

Another view

It assumes the final look was intentional without seeing the result.

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