Beyonce has been under some heat since the release of the latest music video for her single “Countdown.”
Claims are being made that the pop-diva heavily borrowed dance moves from songs “Achterland” from 1990 and “Rosas danst Rosas” from 1983 choreographer by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker.
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But the mommy-to-be says she was just paying homage to many different dance works.
In a statement Beyonce says:
“Clearly, the ballet ‘Rosas danst Rosas’ was one of many references for my video ‘Countdown.’ It was one of the inspirations used to bring the feel and look of the song to life… I was also paying tribute to the film, ‘Funny Face’ with the legendary Audrey Hepburn. My biggest inspirations were the ’60s, the ’70s, Brigitte Bardot, Andy Warhol, Twiggy and Diana Ross.I’ve always been fascinated by the way contemporary art uses different elements and references to produce something unique.”
King B is just a huge fan of the art of dance!
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Beyonce enjoys paying homage and recreating some of the inspiring works that may be unbeknownst to most of her large fan base.
Check out Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker’s “Rosas Danst Rosas” video below.
SOURCE: NYTimes
