Icons and Instincts: Choreographing and Directing Entertainment's Biggest Stars

Description: Icons and Instincts by Vincent Paterson, Amy Tofte For the first time, the choreographer of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Björk and many others reveals stage stories through his extraordinary journey.Vincent Paterson began his professional dancing career late in life. It would take an exceptional turn when he became one of the lead dancers in Michael Jacksons Beat It music video. Through hard work, he rises to the rank of choreographer and director for the worlds greatest singers, but also for cinema and musical comedy.He tells with humility the fascinating universe of film sets, the rehearsal sessions where he had to orchestrate and synchronise dozens of dancers, life backstage where it is sometimes necessary to manage a few whims of the stars, his successes and his disappointments. It is a dive into the heart of the world of dance. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Vincent Paterson is a world-renowned director and choreographer in film, theatre, Broadway, concert tours, opera, television, music videos and commercials. His iconic works include Michael Jacksons Smooth Criminal and the famous "lean" as well as Madonnas Blond Ambition Tour. He directed the opera Manon with Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazon, Cirque de Soleils VIVA! ELVIS and Berlins first original production of CABARET—the longest running play in Berlins history. Film choreographies include The Birdcage, Dancer in the Dark, Evita and Hook. He resides in California with his husband, Rene Lamontagne. Review "Vincents work is always imaginative and exciting, from his choreography for pop stars to his direction of a production of Evita I saw in Vienna, for which he found heart and nuance in the characters I hadnt seen before. I look forward to his sharing some of his secrets in this book."—Stephen Schwartz, composer of Wicked, Pippin, and Godspell "The collaborations between Vincent Paterson and Michael Jackson and Madonna are groundbreaking."—Toni Basil, choreographer and performer ("Mickey!")"The impressive history of Vincent Patersons work and collaboration with iconic artists is phenomenal and will last forever."—Barbara Mandrell"Vincents depth as a director created an inspiring adventure on the creation of the opera, Manon."—Anna Netrebko, Opera Diva"Vincent Patersons ingenious style of dance captivated millions of people."—Paula Abdul"[The Way You Make Me Feel] surely is the best video ever made." —Steven Spielberg"I look at your work and think how wonderful it is and how much you have given me and the picture (The Birdcage)." —Mike Nichols"You are so talented and its always a pleasure to collaborate with you."—Madonna, The Blond Ambition Tour Long Description For the first time, the choreographer of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bj Review Quote "Vincents work is always imaginative and exciting, from his choreography for pop stars to his direction of a production of Evita I saw in Vienna, for which he found heart and nuance in the characters I hadnt seen before. I look forward to his sharing some of his secrets in this book." -- Stephen Schwartz , composer of Wicked, Pippin, and Godspell "The collaborations between Vincent Paterson and Michael Jackson and Madonna are groundbreaking." -- Toni Basil , choreographer and performer ("Mickey!") "The impressive history of Vincent Patersons work and collaboration with iconic artists is phenomenal and will last forever." -- Barbara Mandrell "Vincents depth as a director created an inspiring adventure on the creation of the opera, Manon." -- Anna Netrebko , Opera Diva "Vincent Patersons ingenious style of dance captivated millions of people." -- Paula Abdul "[The Way You Make Me Feel] surely is the best video ever made." -- Steven Spielberg "I look at your work and think how wonderful it is and how much you have given me and the picture ( The Birdcage )." -- Mike Nichols "You are so talented and its always a pleasure to collaborate with you." -- Madonna , The Blond Ambition Tour Details ISBN1644282631 Author Amy Tofte Publisher Rare Bird Books Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1644282631 ISBN-13 9781644282632 Format Hardcover Imprint Rare Bird Books Place of Publication California Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2022-08-25 US Release Date 2022-08-25 UK Release Date 2022-08-25 Illustrations 30 Illustrations, unspecified Pages 264 Subtitle Choreographing and Directing Entertainments Biggest Stars Publication Date 2022-08-25 DEWEY 792.82092 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-01-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:140089297;

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