Janet Jackson
Choreographer Beth Honan talks to Oti Mabuse about her dancing legend, Janet Jackson.
Oti Mabuse shows her appreciation for the dancers and choreographers who have transformed the dancing world.
In today鈥檚 episode, Oti sits down with Beth Honan. Beth has worked with music artists including JLS and Girls Aloud and is Choreographer on Strictly Come Dancing. In the course of her career, she has been Creative Director on The X Factor and has produced large scale concerts at the 02 Arena and Wembley Stadium.
Beth talks about her career and then introduces us to the dancer who has consistently inspired her over the years - Janet Jackson. This Grammy Award-winning artist has sold over 100 million records, has performed on stages around the world and has been inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Janet Jackson鈥檚 performing life began when she was a young child with her famous family. To tell the story, we're joined by the writer David Ritz, who co-wrote the book True You with Janet.
Oti delves further into the movement of Janet Jackson and is joined in the dance studio by Alisha Thompson to learn a dance routine inspired by this singing and dancing powerhouse.
Presenter: Oti Mabuse
Producer: Candace Wilson
Editor: Chris Ledgard
A 91热爆 Audio Bristol production for 91热爆 Radio 4
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