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Videos: Broadway Takes on WICKED Movie's 'What Is This Feeling' Choreography

Broadway Shows Join the WICKED Craze

By: Nov. 25, 2024
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What Is This Feeling? It's a viral dance trend inspired by the Wicked movie!

The box office is not the only place the Wicked movie is defying gravity. The choreography to "What Is This Feeling?" is taking social media by storm, with several Broadway shows joining in on the fun.

After a first look at the number was revealed during NBC's behind-the-scenes special for the film, a snippet of the song featuring Ariana Grande and the Shiz University students caught everyone's eye.

As the ensemble sings "Dear Galinda you are just too good, how do you stand it I don't think I could," Grande, struts through the Shiz University court yard pounding on textbooks. She is joined by Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James and they tackle Christopher Scott's harmonious choreography.

Just days after the soundtrack was released, the song has already been used in thousands of social media posts. Broadway productions like Moulin Rouge!, Book of Mormon, & Juliet, and more have joined in. Watch the best renditions of the choreography below!

Wicked Movie "What Is This Feeling?" Dance Trend

Ariana Grande rehearses the choreography for the film:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Musicals! (@broadway.4me)

Wicked on Broadway cast, including Cajai Kennedy, Micaela Martinez, Gabriela M Soto, Libby Lloyd, Olivia Dei Cicchi, Kelsey Kaufman, and Meg Doherty:

The cast of Swept Away with Rico LeBron, Matt DeAngelis, Chase Peacock, David Rowen, Robert Pendilla, Josh Breckenridge, and John Michael Finley:

Little Shop of Horrors cast members Tiffany Reneé Thompson, Weston Chandler Long, and Melissa Victor:

Aladdin on Broadway cast Orianna Hilliard, Michael Callahan, Cameron Mitchell Jackson, Jaz Sealey, Maximilien A. Baud, Natalie Kaye Clater, Dennis Stowe, Sonya Balsara, Carissa Fiorillo Midkiff, Anju Cloud, Ryan Rodiño, Tyler Roberts, Caleb Barnett, Adi Roy, Angelo Soriano, Dennis Stowe, and Sonya Balsara:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Angelo Soriano (@gelosaurus)

The national tour cast of & Juliet, including Josh Jordan, Nella Cole, Francisco Thurston, Jaydon Nget, and Christopher Hanford:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Josh Jordan (@joshthejordan)

Back to the Future on Broadway with JJ Niemann and Brendon Chan:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by JJ Niemann (@jjniemann)

Book of Mormon Broadway cast, including Joshua Keen, Racquel Williams, Thomas Doegler, Matthew Marks, Tony Moreno, Paul Schwensen, Andrew Stevens Purdy, Henry McGinniss, Ben Laxton, Nurney, and Terrie Lynne:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Joshua Keen (@joshuakeen)

Moulin Rouge! national tour cast, including Nick Rashad Burroughs, Meghan Manning, Carmella Taitt, and Charizma Lawrence:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Nick Rashad Burroughs (@nickrburroughs)

Frankie Grande and friends:

Pinup Palmer

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Pinup Palmer (@pinuppalmer)

Brian Esperon

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Brian Esperon (@besperon)

Trisha Paytas

@trishlikefish88

Meet my Trishmas Live dancers ??❤️? @cedric_botelho @Blyss Ezell @Laura Chen @Matilda @Igor Faria

♬ original sound - emilio

Find out how to do the choreography with Britini D’Angelo's tutorial

@britini_dangelo

?What is this Feeling #TUTORIAL ? Who’s learning this? #fyp #dancingwithbritini #dancechallenge #dancetutorial #wickedmovie @Wicked Movie @arianagrande @Wicked The Soundtrack

♬ original sound - emilio

Twin Sauce

@twinsauce

“Dear Galinda, you are just too good.” What is this feeling dance from the @Wicked Movie. Thank you for your help Laura! We were struggling with pushing the cart for the video but during a take she came around the corner and asked if she could help us! It’s people’s kindness that really changes the world for good.

♬ original sound - emilio






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