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Parris Goebel

World-renowned choreographer Parris Goebel introduces herself and gives an overview of what she’ll teach you. She shares her story, her history as a choreographer, and how
she became a global phenomenon.

1. Meet Your Instructor

Meet Your Instructor

Parris reveals her secrets to building self-confidence.
She shares stories from her childhood and her early career when she was full of doubt, and she explains the tools she has used to evolve into a confident leader and a master of her craft.

2. My Journey

My Journey

Parris helps you discover how to let your spirit go free and find your own unique voice. She describes the creative being who lives inside of her and shares how she invites her to come out and play.

3. How to Unlock Your Creative Spirit

How to Unlock Your Creative Spirit

Parris explains her process for selecting music and how she forms a connection with it that inspires her choreography.

4. How to Work With Music

How to Work With Music

Parris demonstrates how she comes up with her signature style of choreography. She shares her creative process, from filming herself and her
dancers freestyling to layering moves she loves until an entire routine has been choreographed.

5. Building Blocks of Dance Choreography

Building Blocks of Dance Choreography

Parris demonstrates how she comes up with basic formations that dictate where her dancers should stand and walks you through how she uses shapes and symmetry to inspire her.

6. Fundamental Dance Formations

Fundamental Dance Formations

Parris shows how her choreography goes from basic to amazing. She breaks down some key special effects she uses that are now world-famous: the Curtain Effect, the Surprise Effect, and the Mirror Effect.

7. Adding Emotions and Dynamics

Adding Emotions and Dynamics

Parris reviews her championship-winning performance from the 2015 World of Dance. She points out all of the techniques and lessons she has discussed so far to demonstrate how her process comes to life.

8. World of Dance 2015 Case Study

World of Dance 2015 Case Study

Parris shares one of the most important parts of being a great choreographer and director: being a great leader. She explains how she is able to inspire respect and run a successful set.

9. Leading a Successful Shoot

Leading a Successful Shoot

Parris reviews one of her most famous pieces of work, Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” music video. She breaks down how she created such an iconic piece of work, from the aesthetics to the choreography.

10. Justin Bieber “Sorry” Music Video Case Study

Justin Bieber “Sorry” Music Video Case Study

Parris gives a behind-the-scenes account of her work on Ciara’s “Level Up.” She shares how she came up with unique camera moves, how she dealt with scheduling restraints, and how she got her dancers to give dramatic performances for the camera.

11. Ciara “Level Up” Music Video Case Study

Ciara “Level Up” Music Video Case Study

Discover Parris’s process for building a brand that’s unique, authentic, and relevant. Parris shares concrete ways to tap into an inner voice and lessons about the importance of breaking all the rules.

12. Build Your Brand

Build Your Brand

Parris leaves you with the philosophy that she lives by: never settle. She imparts how crucial it is to always strive for greatness and offers steps to make that a reality in your own life.

13. From Good to Great

From Good to Great

Parris Goebel Teaches Creativity in Choreography

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