So instead of breaking the song up into parts, which is how music videos are typically shot, the dancers performed the entire dance at least 50 times all the way through, Gatson estimates. Beyoncé wanted the video to feel like one single shot. On set, t he dancers performed the 'Single Ladies' routine at least 50 times in its entirety. According to Gatson: 'She kind of turned her heel over a little bit, but when we went over to give her ice, she said, 'Nobody's going to stop me from doing a Beyoncé video.'' (And they didn't.)ġ0. About 25 takes in, Ebony nearly injured her ankle - and kept on dancing. One of the backup dancers had an accident halfway through the shoot.

'It was funky, but the ballet training made the technique and the alliance look incredible.'ĩ. 'I think there's something about their ballet training that brought a different class to ,' Gatson says. Keep a slight bend in your left knee.Unlike Beyoncé herself, Ebony and Ashley were both trained heavily in ballet.

Bring your right foot down, place your hands on your hips, and take a small step forward with your left foot.

As you kick out, throw your hands up in the air. Transfer your weight to your left foot and kick out with your right on '6'. As soon as you plant your right foot, quickly take a small step forward with your left foot.

When you plant your right foot behind you, you're setting up for what's known as a 'ball change.' You're going to shift your weight by taking two small steps.

Instead of shifting back to the left, roll your upper body and plant your right foot behind you on '4.' X Research source

The set up for the kick starts on '3' with your right hip out, and your left arm bent at the elbow and wrist.The only difference is that the second time through, you'll end the sequence with a kick.

The second eight counts of the dance are almost exactly the same as the first eight counts.

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