Werk: Best Dance Moves in a Music Video

Some scenes, like MJ's Smooth Criminal lean, are timeless.

Janet Jackson, "Rhythm Nation" - No color was needed for this black and white military-inspired video from Janet Jackson's fourth studio album because the dance moves — from the finger count down to the standing split — were as crisp as the uniforms.(Photo: A&M Records)
Justin Timberlake and Timbaland "My Love" video
Aaliyah, "Are You That Somebody" - Famed choreographer Fatima Robinson got behind the scenes for this video and managed to work in the energetic Flamenco dance with Aaliyah's laid-back hip hop moves, perfectly complementing Timbaland's production.(Photo: Atlantic Records)
'Work It' Out - After losing "a few pounds" in her waist for ya', Missy Elliott delivered one of her most creative videos to date with "Work It." The video not only featured amazing young dancers, it also served as one of the first tributes of many to Aaliyah and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes.    (Photo: Elektra Records)Sean Paul "Get Busy"" - Just about everyone is ready to “Get Busy” on the dance floor in the video for Sean Paul’s single of that name. The singer never steps out from behind the mic, instead serving as the master of ceremonies for everyone’s good times. (Photo: Atlantic Records)

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Justin Timberlake, "My Love" featuring T.I. - Justin Timberlake Fred Astaires his way through dancing lights and flashes of color with clean and smooth moves in this black-and-white video that could have easily been a Gap ad.(Photo: RCA Records)

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