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Mandy Moore Details Coaching Taylor Swift Through Dance Insecurity as 'Ophelia' Routine Goes Viral

The choreographer says she rebuilt Swift’s confidence by centering natural movement rather than chasing virality.

Overview

  • Moore said Swift had gotten a “bad rap” for her dancing, which left the singer “really in her head” before the Eras Tour.
  • Their work shifted to how Swift naturally moves, then fine-tuned details such as shoulder placement and straightening the knee.
  • Moore praised Swift’s tenacity and clarity of vision, noting the star quickly absorbed choreography and set clear parameters.
  • She described The Fate of Ophelia video choreography as a collaboration and said it was not created to go viral, though it later spread widely on social media.
  • The partnership spans the Eras Tour through The Life of a Showgirl era, with Swift undertaking months of training ahead of the tour and Moore framing her role as part coach and “dance therapist.”