80. INTERVVIEW- Ricko Baird on Dancing With Michael Jackson & What Made MJ the Gold Standard

What made Michael Jackson’s AURA so different?

Today I sit down with dancer, performer, and recording artist Ricko Baird to talk about dancing alongside Michael Jackson in MJ & Friends and You Rock My World, portraying him on the West End in Thriller Live, and the lasting influence Michael Jackson has had on his career.

We also discuss the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, what it means for a new generation discovering Michael Jackson’s music and legacy, and how Ricko’s experience with Michael continues to inspire him as he creates his own music.

Ricko performs his track “Excited” from his latest EP, "Frequency", giving us a look at his artistry today.

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• For Virtual Dance Lessons email Ricko at rickobaird913@gmail.com to sign up!

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