Covers by Song

Covers by Song — Re-envisioning One Song Through Dozens of Bodies

Even the same choreography becomes a different dance when performed by different people. This hub collects and showcases these differences on a song-by-song basis. If you choose one song, you can compare how crews from all over the world interpreted it — studio versions, street performances, one-takes — all on one page.

1. Currently Available Songs

Songs are continuously added. When a new song becomes a big hit, we open a page for it, observing the speed at which cover videos accumulate.

2. How to View Song Pages

When you view covers of a single song side-by-side, three things become apparent.

First, where the difficulty of the choreography lies. Sections that most covers gloss over are the truly difficult points of that choreography. Second, how the number of people and the space change the interpretation. If two people perform a five-person choreography, they forgo the formation and focus on detail. Third, the hidden design of the original song. After watching several covers and then returning to the original performance, you will see movements and dynamics that were not visible before.

3. If You Want to Upload Your Cover

When choosing a song, prioritize one that suits your number of people and space over your personal favorite. Filming basics include front-facing, chest-level, full-body, and one-take. Detailed preparation methods are compiled in the getting started guide on the Cover Dance main page, and the path to competitions is outlined in Competition/Performance News.

4. Frequently Asked Questions

Which song is the most popular? There are no official statistics for counting cover videos. The actual number of accumulated videos on a song's page is the most honest indicator.

The song I want isn't here. Only songs with a sufficient accumulation of cover videos are made available. New songs are added a few weeks after release, once covers have accumulated.

5. Summary

Covers by song are the fastest way to understand choreography. Choose a song, watch a set of covers consecutively, and then return to the original performance at the end — it will look completely different from the first time.