Icons and Instincts: Dancing, Divas & Directing and Choreographing Entertainment's Biggest Stars

Vincent Paterson, the choreographer of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Björk, and many others, shares his extraordinary journey and reveals stage stories through his career. He began his professional dancing career late in life and became one of the lead dancers in Michael Jackson's Beat It music video. Through hard work, he rises to the rank of choreographer and director for the world's greatest singers, cinema, and musical comedy. He shares his experiences of film sets, rehearsal sessions, and backstage life, including managing the whims of stars. It is a dive into the heart of the world of dance.

Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Publisher: Rare Bird Books

For the first time, the renowned choreographer behind iconic performances by Michael Jackson, Madonna, Björk, and countless others, takes us on an extraordinary journey through his remarkable career. Starting his professional dancing journey later in life, Vincent Paterson's path took an exceptional turn when he secured a prominent role as a lead dancer in Michael Jackson's iconic "Beat It" music video. With unwavering dedication, he worked his way up the ranks to become a highly sought-after choreographer and director for the world's greatest singers, as well as for cinema and musical comedy. In this captivating memoir, he shares with humility the captivating world of film sets, the intense rehearsal sessions where he had to orchestrate and synchronize dozens of dancers, the behind-the-scenes dynamics where he had to navigate the occasional whims of renowned stars, and the highs and lows of his successful endeavors. This captivating book offers a deep dive into the heart and soul of the world of dance, providing a rare glimpse into the creative process and the passion that drives this talented artist.

Dimension: 152 x 228 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644282632