Our vision is to provide a dance space where you can have fun, feel welcome and become a better dancer. Nobody has ever addressed the social crisis to the degree that she has. The level of professionalism exercised by the band and staff members is second to none. "[45] Describing the situation, journalist David Ritz, who attended the video's filming, commented "Looking at "The Knowledge," it appears that Janet's physical breakdown came at the emotional climax of the video. Escapade, Miss You Much, Alright, and Love Will Never Do Without You are the songs that are more uplifting and fun so you don't feel too down about the world. Welcome to the official website of Rhythm Nation Dance Academy! Our guests are still raving!”. "[26] A biography stated the video spreads "a message of love that was neither naive not superficial. —, Making of "Rhythm Nation", Rhythm Nation 1814 Film release, Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video, "Ten Best Apocalyptic Dance Music Videos", http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/213453/on-the-rhythm-nation-video.jhtml, "Rolling Stone Readers Pick Their 10 Favorite Dancing Musicians", "TV Reviews : Fancy Footwork Rescues Pretentious Jackson Show", "The 10 Best '80s Music Videos: Poll Results", "Janet Jackson: Damita Jo - Music Review", "TV VIEW; Have Women Surrendered In MTV's Battle of the Sexes? Every song, every dance-it was all amazing! Dressed in identical uniforms, Jackson and the dancers "move in unison and in the same rhythm, dancing like roots, with stiff square arm movements. They play such an important part in the music business. Five of the six remaining songs for the record, "The Knowledge", "Miss You Much", "Love Will Never Do (Without You)", "Livin' in a World (They Didn't Make)" and "Lonely" were penned by Jam and Lewis, while "Black Cat" was written solely by Jackson. Award winning & Internationally performing dance band! [64][65] "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" was released as the album's seventh and final commercial single. It truly is a 5 star ⭐️ record. Picking up where the breakthrough funk-pop of Control left off, Janet Jackson and her production team of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis laced Rhythm Nation with high-minded references to societal ills--seldom the favored province of dance music, but a daring attempt nonetheless. She co-produced the album with Jam and Lewis, while John McClain served as executive producer; the song "Black Cat" was produced by Jellybean Johnson. "[55] Chris Willman of The LA Times considered it "ambitious" and "fun," saying "The can-humans-really-do-that? she bemoans, before falling onto the ledge of the roof, dangerously positioned on the edge, ominous clouds of change racing overhead. If you wish to book Rhythm Nation please fill out the form completely and we will contact you shortly. “The absolute best out there! Music journalist Richard Croft considered it "captivating, saying "Anyone with an interest in music videos, dancing, military jackets or nunchucks – you need to see the short film that accompanied ‘Rhythm Nation’.