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

Released in October 2008 as part of the I Am... Sasha Fierce album cycle. cut009_Single Ladies.mp4

It became one of the most parodied videos in internet history, famously including a Saturday Night Live sketch featuring Justin Timberlake. The dance was choreographed by JaQuel Knight and

The video won Video of the Year at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards . cut009_Single Ladies.mp4

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.

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