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Michael Jackson danced different styles of dance. When he was little he would base his moves off of dancers or television shows he watched. He mainly watched people dance on a show known as the “chitlin circuit” and he based a lot of his dance moves off of the dancers when he was younger. Michael Jackson created his own type of dance that incorporated dance moves from Jazz, Tap, Popping, Locking, and Hip hop”

Arguably Michael Jackson’s most popular dance move is the moonwalk. He debuted his move in 1983 on national television, and the country went wild. He was inspired by west coast street dancers who called the move “popping”. Michael Jackson perfected the dance by adding his ability to maintain extreme control and quickness. During performances, Jackson would add his trademark toestand with its freeze-frame pose to make the crowd go wild.

Another example of Jackson’s dancing excellence would be his performance in his music videos for “Billie Jean”, “Thriller”, and “Beat It”. In “Billie Jean”, Jackson performed the song as he added his smooth, graceful walks, spins, and poses as he moves through a desolate cityscape in a tuxedo. In “Thriller” and “Beat It”, he is supported by a triangle of backup dancers behind him. Jackson dances first, showcasing his creativity and ability to dance. The backup dancers then follow suit. Michael Jackson was the first person to make a music video that tells a story through song and dancing.

Micheal Jacksons dance style has inspired many people and the dance is still around today. Jacksons took a dance that already exisiting and made it more popular. Hes best known for his dance and his singing but mainly his dance from thriller. Jacksons

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Micheal Jackson took a dance that was all already existing and made it more popular.

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Fact 1.- Micheal Jackson grew up in Gary, Indianan. Jackson is one of nine children 

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Fact 1.- Micheal Jackson grew up in Gary, Indianan. Jackson is one of nine children 

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He was nominated the " King of Pop" he was one of the greatest entertainers in the 20th century.

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Fact 2- Micheal Joseph Jackson was a American singer, songwriter, and dancer. 

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Fact 2- Micheal Joseph Jackson was a American singer, songwriter, and dancer. 

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Micheal Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. He started his career as a child in a family band called the “Jackson 5”. He played in the Jackson 5 from 6 to 25 yrs old but he started his solo career when he was 13. Jackson grew up in Gary, Indian with his family of eleven. He and his brothers became famous when Micheal Jackson was six years old and he was famous ever since, starting his solo career when he was thirteen.

Micheal Jackson’s childhood was way different than most kid's childhoods. When Micheal Jackson was 5, his brothers started a band called “Jackson 5”. The Jackson 5 members were Randy, Jackie, Tito, Marlon, and Micheal.  The Jackson 5's first song was “I want you back”. It was released on October 7, 1969, it hit number one on both pop and R&B charts. They were an American musical group that played R&B, soul, pop, and disco. Jackson 5 first performed on Hollywood Palace performing with Diana Ross and Sammy Davis Jr.

Michael Jackson started his solo career when he was 13. “Got To Be There” was his first solo song to make top charts. When he was 14 he had his first No. 1 single, “Ben,” which was written for a movie. In 1973 it was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song, and he sang it at the ceremony. He first introduced “The Robot” during a performance on the tv show “Soul Train”. In 1982, he released “Thriller” and in 1983 he released “ Beat it” and “Billie Jean,”. which were his two most popular songs. In 1983 he popularized the moonwalk, which is one of his most iconic dances.

Michael Jackson suffered from insomnia. To treat it, his doctor, Conrad Murray, gave him an injectable drug called propofol that is commonly used to relax people before surgery, along with other sedatives to help him sleep. On June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson was found unresponsive and rushed to the hospital. He was in cardiac arrest and paramedics were unable to revive him. His doctor was charged with involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to four years in prison.

Michael Jackson was born to perform, being part of a band in his early childhood. He was raised in the public eye and quickly surpassed all of his siblings in fame. He is known as the king of pop and is a household name to this day. Although he is gone, his legacy still lives on and his music is timeless.