Last Friday I was working all day on a music video shoot for Fortress Social Club. I was asked to choreograph on 10 dancers including myself to create visuals resembling those of old black and white Busby Berkeley films. If you don't know Busby Berkeley, run to your closest library and rent "42nd Street" or "Gold Diggers" (1933). He was an extremely influential movie director and choreographer who used arial cameras to show geometric shapes with dancers, resembling what I see as a sort of kaleidoscope effect. Needless to say, he was very creative, and it was a pleasure to do my research. For an example, check out this video!
I was hired by an amazing company called Arts & Recreation Group. They work in many different aspects of the entertainment industry. I suppose it's because of their small team and/or desire to do a bit of everything, but it was refreshing to work close with a company willing to hear other artistic opinions. It's not often that choreographers are encouraged or even allowed to have any artistic input other than the choreography, but working with these guys was a blast, and everybody's job was important.
Don't forget to check out Fortress Social Club on Soundcloud, follow them on Twitter, and like them on Facebook.
Most importantly, keep your eyes peeled for a post after the video is released! In the meantime, here are some more stills from the shoot day.
Most importantly, keep your eyes peeled for a post after the video is released! In the meantime, here are some more stills from the shoot day.
xx D
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