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Dance in Film · 1979

Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (1979)

Nick Saxton's chroma-key short makes Michael Jackson's tuxedoed solo inseparable from its graphic design: abstract color fields give way to three synchronized Jacksons, turning a simple disco performance into a playful screen-built trio.

Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough is a 1979 dance film centred on ballroom and social dance. For dancers, it's a chance to see the style performed on screen — the phrasing, partnering, and musicality that the same dances carry onto a real floor.

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Where to watch: Free authorized full official video on Michael Jackson's YouTube channel via MichaelJackson.com (verified 2026-08-09): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yURRmWtbTbo; Apple Music also lists the official video. Availability may change.

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The dance sequences in Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

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  1. Triplicate Michael Jackson dance effect

    Commercial / Industry Dance

    Danced by Michael Jackson

    Three tuxedoed Michael Jackson figures dancing side by side, an effect singled out as innovative for 1979.

    The triplicate effect converts one performer into a synchronized screen ensemble, making editing and image compositing part of the choreography without obscuring Jackson's rhythmic accents.

    Watch this sequence · The full film is on YouTube; the link opens at this sequence. EURweb identifies the three-Jackson image and Nick Saxton's chroma-key concept; MUBI and the Estate corroborate the exact 1979 work. The official Michael Jackson YouTube listing was current on 2026-08-13. No sequence choreographer or edition-specific timestamp was verified.

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  2. Tuxedo solo against geometric chroma-key backgrounds

    Commercial / Industry Dance

    Danced by Michael Jackson

    A smiling Jackson in a black-and-white tuxedo dancing alone while kaleidoscopic geometric forms move behind him.

    Jackson's compact solo phrasing stays readable against rapidly changing abstract shapes: the tuxedo silhouette, direct-to-camera presentation, and chroma-key design turn a minimal studio performance into a complete screen-dance statement.

    Watch this sequence · The full film is on YouTube; the link opens at this sequence. MUBI and EURweb describe the exact tuxedo solo and geometric chroma-key design; the Michael Jackson Estate retains the official work page, and the official Michael Jackson YouTube listing was current on 2026-08-13. No sequence choreographer or edition-specific timestamp was verified.

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