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Wicked's ‘Dancing Through Life’ Full Scene Breakdown: Choreography, VFX & More (ft. Jonathan Bailey)

Jonathan Bailey, Director Jon M. Chu and the rest of the crew break down the making of Wicked's 'Dancing Through Life' scene. In this exclusive episode of Entertainment Weekly's new series 'It Takes a Village', step into the dazzling world of 'Wicked' as the cast and crew pull back the curtain on one of the film's most intricate scenes for the song 'Dancing Through Life!' This series dives into how every department—from set design to VFX—comes together to create a single, iconic scene.

Jonathan Bailey takes center stage in a jaw-dropping musical number featuring spinning wheels, gravity-defying choreography, and soaring vocals. From the creative choreography to the technical wizardry, watch how this electrifying moment was brought to life.

Hear from Jonathan himself about the challenges (and thrills!) of dancing on moving platforms, along with exclusive insights from the director, choreographer, and production designers who made the magic happen.

The 'Wicked' Village Includes:

Jonathan Bailey, Actor

Jon M. Chu, Director

Alice Brooks, Cinematography

Paul Tazewell, Costume Design

Myron Kerstein, Editor

Pablo Helman, VFX

Christopher Scott, Choreographer

Henry Geldzahler, July 9, 1935 – August 16, 1994.