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  • 2020
  • 1 Season

Move is a Netflix original dance reality show that premiered on November 13, 2020. The show features highly talented dancers coming together to showcase their skills in a competitive environment. Each episode of Move features some of the most exceptional dancers in the industry, who get the chance to collaborate and create their own unique dance routines.

What sets Move apart from other dance reality shows is its unique concept. The series is entirely focused on dance, with no backstory, no drama, and no rehearsals. Dancers arrive on the set with no idea what music they will be dancing to or who they will be paired with. They are given only a few hours to choreograph and rehearse before taking the stage in front of the judges and the audience.

The judges of the show are a combination of established dancers, choreographers, and surprise guests from the industry. They offer feedback on each performance, but in the end, the ultimate verdict falls to the audience. The judges may suggest who should win the challenge, but it's up to the audience to cast their votes in favor of their favorite performance.

Watching Move is like watching a live dance performance, with its constant balance between the artistry and athleticism of each movement. The show features various styles of dance, with genres ranging from contemporary to hip hop, jazz to ballroom, Tap to Ballet. The dance routines are full of visual illusions, flips, and lifts that are both technically and aesthetically impressive.

One of the show's benefits is how it showcases the versatility of dancers. Some episodes have focused on tap dancing and showcased the different interpretations of the same style of dance. The contestants display the nerve-wracking flexibility required for contemporary styles while also displaying the required grace and technique needed for classical forms like ballet. The musical selections are perfect choices, sometimes pulling in popular music and sometimes classic beats but always fitting the mood of the performance.

The show is filmed entirely in a dark studio, first appears almost claustrophobic, but as the show progresses, the set feels more like a concert with live audience participation feeling lively and spontaneous. The stage is a raised platform in the center of the room with the seating risers wrapping around and facing them. The format promotes the idea of being 'unheard' and using movement and dance to convey subtle emotions and abstract ideas.

Move manages to show how dance can be an expressive art form on par with cinema, music, or traditional art. It offers an outlet for artists to break out and drive their performance forward in a nontraditional manner. The performers are undoubtedly talented, and many come with accolades, credentials, and accolades. Regardless of the level of experience, each episode offers an opportunity for underdogs and promising amateurs to shine, and that sense of rooting for the little guy is one of the show's more endearing traits.

In conclusion, Move is a must-watch series for all dance enthusiasts: It's expertly put together, with solid judges that are experts in their fields, an admirable cast of performers, and challenging, creative choreography that showcases something new with every episode. It makes a strong case for the power of dance to unite and express, and it's thrilling to watch these dancers compete without any constraints. Move deserves a lot of applause for raising the profile for the overlooked genre of dance in the reality show space. It won't disappoint fans of great dancing and could even convince people who were previously indifferent to the art form to give it a shot.

Move is a series that ran for 1 seasons (5 episodes) between October 23, 2020 and on Netflix

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Featuring Akram Khan
5. Featuring Akram Khan
October 23, 2020
Akram Khan weaves magic and memory into intense, immersive pieces that draw from his Kathak roots. Then the world locks down before a major premiere.
Featuring Kimiko Versatile
4. Featuring Kimiko Versatile
October 23, 2020
For Jamaicans, dancehall is more than an expression of resistance, and Kimiko Versatile is more than a dancer: She's a potent symbol of empowerment.
Featuring Israel Galv?n
3. Featuring Israel Galv?n
October 23, 2020
Breaking with tradition, Spanish dancer Israel Galv?n redefines flamenco and challenges its gender norms.
Featuring Ohad Naharin
2. Featuring Ohad Naharin
October 23, 2020
Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin, creator of the Gaga movement technique, pushes the limits of what the body can do -- at any age.
Featuring Jon Boogz and Lil Buck
1. Featuring Jon Boogz and Lil Buck
October 23, 2020
With artistry and originality, Jon Boogz and Lil Buck turn to popping and jookin to tell powerful stories that take street dance to the next level.
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Where to Watch Move
Move is available for streaming on the Netflix website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Move on demand at Netflix.
  • Premiere Date
    October 23, 2020