Paula Abdul Dances Like There's No Tomorrow... With Good Reason

Lindsay Live | Mar 12, 2008 | there are 2 comments 2

Back in her heyday, Paula Abdul was the "it" girl, especially when it came to dance. LA Laker Girl turned choreographer pop star diva, she rocked music videos and live performances like nobody's business. From tap dancing in "Straight Up" to honoring the legacy of Bob Fosse's "All that Jazz" in her raunchy rendition of "Cold Hearted Snake," she pushed boundaries without ever relinquishing her studio technique.

So now, having given credit where credit is due, I must deliver the sad news (as if we didn't already know!) that Paula Abdul is not only past her prime, she's officially a has-been.

The video for "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow," her first single since 1996, aired a few weeks ago during American Idol:

As much as I really wanted to like this video, I just can't let nostalgia get the best of me. The whole thing looks like it came straight out of a 1980s playbook, especially with the red satin blowing in the background as she gazes intently into the camera. It's just not believable anymore. And neither is the choreography, which is just recycled material from the past 3 decades. She's fit and can definitely still move, but I've seen high school students with more innovation.

And don't get me started on Randy Jackson and the "band" rocking out in the background. It's as painful as watching a 1980s tribute band play at an AARP convention.

From her high-waisted tuxedo pants to the lame special effects and the wind machine, everything about this video is outdated, especially Paula, who tries painstakingly to disguise her age with skimpy outfits.

As much as I love Ms. Abdul and give her props for trying, this so-called comeback just isn't going to happen. It's no wonder she's dancing like there's no tomorrow...

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tags Jazz, Enthusiast, Dance Like There's No Tomorrow, Music Videos, Paula Abdul (all tags)


Paula Abdul Dances Like There's No Tomorrow... With Good Reason | 2 Comments | Post a Comment
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I have to disagree. The choreography was done by Tyce Diorio who ABSOLUTELY DID NOT recycle it. It was created for this video.....he is also in there dancing.
 While I have to express that listening to this track it sounded so "computerized" (think Cher's "If You Believe)I felt AT LEAST the choreography was fresh and innovative.

user icon bisoubisou | Apr 02, 2008 | rated none by 0 others

Poor Tyce

His choreography deserves a better music video to be in. I enjoyed his choreography in this, but  it got lost underneath the many layers of Just Plain Awful (costumes, cinematography, that tacky blowing red thing,   and did I mention the costumes). Not Mr. Diorio's fault.

user icon MButterfly | Jul 09, 2008 | rated none by 0 others

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