Continuing the impressive content roll out for Halsey’s new album — If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power — DanceOn presents our latest Artist Request for lead single, “I am not a woman, I’m a god”. Nicole Kirkland’s exciting choreography comes to life as Director Ryan Parma takes us inside a boring office setting that’s about to get a whole lot more interesting. Nicole is joined by dancers Yai Ariza, Donovan Gibbs, Bailey Pina, and Tristan Edpao in this exciting, dance-fueled fever dream. Check out the video and exclusive interview with choreographer and featured dance influencer Nicole Kirkland.

What is the Artist Request video for “I am not a woman, I’m a god” about?

Nicole Kirkland (Choreographer and Featured Dancer): This video is about a woman being ignored and looked over in the workplace. She uses her new superpower to get the men at her work to do what she wants.

How did you use choreography to tell the story?

NK: I used choreography to tell the story. In the beginning we used simple hand movements to show the men not listening to me while a meeting was taking place. Towards the middle of the video the main female character is having fun with her powers as she controls the men. This is my favorite part of the choreography because it shows dancing mixed with “human” movement.

How did you find the dancers for this project?

NK: All the dancers I picked for this video I have used before on other projects. I trust them to get my vision across. Yai Ariza was in my viral “Wap” video. Donovan Gibbs, Tristan Edpao and Bailey Pina I have used on many different concept videos on my YouTube channel like “Whoopty” and my #SavetheChildren video.

What does the song “I am not a woman, I’m a god” mean to you?

NK: The phrase “I am not a woman, I’m a god” reiterates the power women have. Sometimes with all the pressures of society we can forget our power and our strength. This phrase reminds us of that!

If you could do any future collaboration with Halsey, what would it be?

NK: I would love to help create a music video or live performance for Halsey. I have always been a fan of her work, and I think we could make some really cool art together.

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DanceOn trend alert! BTS dropped their new single PERMISSION TO DANCE July 8th 2021, and we are unapologetically grooving to it. If you are looking for a good time, look no further than the official music video:

The choreography includes international sign language signaling ‘fun’, ‘dance’ and ‘peace’. Check out the especially smooth execution of Jungkook’s pencil turn around 2:14. The original choreography to the full track can be viewed here in BTS’s official rehearsal dance video:

Despite the strong connection to dance in the song lyrics and music video, no choreographer is listed in the music video’s credits. Full credits in screenshots below!

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We searched online and could find the name of nearly every talent involved but no mention of the choreographer in any press story or posting. We’ve reached out to the creative team and hopefully will update this post soon with information on the choreographer(s) identity and work!

If you are looking for a way to learn the official PERMISSION TO DANCE choreography, there’s an excellent breakdown and tutorial created by YouTube dance influencers Ellen and Brian. Check it out here:

Learn the dance and join the BTS Army by posting your own version of the routine. Shout out to @Chisaakiii for her joyful take of Permission to Dance on TikTok. Over 3 million views so far and counting! We’ll see you out there on the virtual dance floor!