Cut009_single — Ladies.mp4

The dance was choreographed by JaQuel Knight and Frank Gatson Jr., drawing inspiration from Bob Fosse's 1969 routine "Mexican Breakfast".

It became one of the most parodied videos in internet history, famously including a Saturday Night Live sketch featuring Justin Timberlake.

Released in October 2008 as part of the I Am... Sasha Fierce album cycle.

The video was filmed over approximately 12 hours. While it appears to be a single uninterrupted take, it actually consists of several long takes edited together seamlessly.

Beyoncé is accompanied by backup dancers Ebony Williams and Ashley Everett . Cultural Impact

Shot entirely in high-contrast black-and-white against a minimalist studio background to focus on the choreography.

The video won Video of the Year at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards .

Below is an overview of the video's significance and technical background:

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