WOW SHE CAN DANCE!!! PAULA ABDUL - STRAIGHT UP (REACTION) 

Paula was HUGE in the late 80’s and was an incredible professional choreographer and she choreographed all the Laker Girls routines for many years and she always did all the choreography for Janet Jackson and her dancers

Paula Abdul was the choreographer for such talents, as George Michael, Debbie Gibson, Dolly Parton, Janet Jackson. The Jacksons (Group) ZZ Top, and many more. She was a Dancer before a singer, and learned in tap, jazz, ballet, and modern dance, and also was a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers at the age of 19 and would quickly become the head choreographer for the Laker Girls. She is so multi-talented, and always loved singing as well, so she definitely was a triple threat, and very loved by all her fans!!.

You didn't know she was a dancer? She's more then just a dancer. She's one of the BEST at choreography and she's taught celebrities how to dance. Her video Cold Hearted Snake.. that's a really excellent video to see her talent. She choreographed the entire video. Also, her boyfriend at the time this video came out was Arsenio Hall.. he's in the video! Arsenio was THE late night talk show host, in the 90's. I watched him religiously, and wish he never went away. He had a lovely laid back style that we don't see anymore. xo Great react!

This is why she was a judge on American Idol. Most of the judges had some kind of musical background. Paula was so talented and worked with a lot of other artists, especially Jane Jackson. And yes that is Arsenio Hall; they used to date.

she was a choreographer too. she did a lot of Janet Jacvkson videos..like,,,what have you done for me lately by Janet

Clearly one of the best songs of the 80s. And a lot of damn great songs came out during the 80s!

She was a choreographer for the Laker Girls. The Jacksons used to go to the games and inquired about the choreography. They wanted to know who did the choreography. After that, Paula Abdul did the choreography for many of the Jacksons music videos and even appeared in some. She's in Janet Jackson's "What Have You Done for Me Lately" and also "Nasty Boys". After that, she got her own music career around 1989. Her first big single and video I believe was this one, Straight Up.

She was Janet Jackson’s choreographer back in the day.

She was also the choreographer for "Coming to America" dance scene at the palace.

She's a professional choreographer. She's choreographed a lot of videos for other artists.

Yes, that's Arsenio Hall. He dated Paula for a brief period back then. You guy should check out Cold Hearted, another great song of hers.

To this very day, Paula still can throw down some dance moves in her 60's

You ought to check out Paula's official video for her song "Rush". Featuring a young, cute Keanu Reeves playing a James Dean wannabe! It's 80's GOLD.

I was OBSESSED with Miss Paula! She was so great! 💜

She is a professional choreographer, so I hope she can dance, or can I hear Genesis singing in the background 😂🤣😂

Yes, Paula Abdul was huge in the mid to late 80's and into the early 90's. This was one of her biggest hits. You should check out her song "Opposites Attract", she shows a lot of her dance skills in that video. Paula did choreography for a lot of artists, but was mostly known for her choreography for the Janet Jackson videos for her Rhythm Nation album. However, before all of her stardom, Paula was a cheerleader for the LA Lakers.

Yes. She was the choreographer for the laker girls and was one herself.

Wow, you guys are young...Paula is one of the best dancers and choreographers in the business. She worked with everyone!!! Yes that was Arsenio Hall.

Paula was a Lakers Girl, Choreographer and Singer. I met her (and her Then Husband, Emilio Esteves) in Las Vegas once... She's AMAZING! During Recording of the Vocals, they had someone singing along with her (on her Headphones) along with the Instruments. The Singer got Butt-hurt years later and tried to sue Paula (but more importantly ruin Paula's singing career). One of the faces flashing in the video was Paula's good friend, Arsenio Hall!

This song was such a vibe , Paula fabulous dancer and choreographer, she is iconic . So many were influenced by her style . Thanks for another fire reaction. 🤗💪❤️

Paula started as a Lakers girl as a dancer/Choreographer, before moving on to choregraph top acts.

Alright, wonderful choice. I doubt if I could dance like I use to but it's sure good to watch her. Let's enjoy.

It amazes me that no one looks up her accomplishments for why she’s famous. We knew why she deserved her name recognition and what she accomplished. She’s not just that broad from Idol who argued with Simon.

If you watch Janet Jackson's "Nasty," or "What Have you Done for Me Lately," you will definitely see Paula's style in the choreography.

She open all the awards Amazing Live ❤❤❤❤

She was dancing before singing.... One of the top dance choreographers of the 80'$...

Paula was BAD!!! I love this song and the video is so iconic. This was a great choice. Mel, I love that you were born the year after I graduated high school 🤣

Love Paula, she did her thing in the 80s

she was a Laker girl for several years, so yeah they do alot of dance gigs, back in the day. So she was learning tap dance at a year young age, after she quite as a Laker girl. she choreographed all the Laker Girls routines and then she started doing that for stars like Janet Jackson an others, then she did some singing after that or at the same time. She had alot of talent.

Remembering stealing my mom’s tape of this to play in my room aaall day! ❤

I was a teenager in the 80's and I liked her music and she is really talented, she has it all and I still like her songs.

Paula Abdul was the female version of Michael Jackson when it came to dance and Vanity was the female singing version of Michael Jackson. Jackson was known as the king of pop and Vanity was known as the queen of pop

How do you think she got that Idol gig? And Randy Dawg Jackson was a bassist for Journey!

The Jackson family asked her to choreograph the music video for their single “Torture.” That led to work on other videos, including Janet Jackson ’s “Nasty” and “What Have You Done for Me Lately” (both 1986).

You didn't know she was a dancer? Lol. She got her start as a dancer. 😆🥰🥰 I love you 2. ❤️

You Two are so awesome together.

Paula Abdul is an icon💥💥💥

Paula is a dancer* 💃 Paula debuted in 1988. Yass girl. She did the quadruple spin. Lol

She used to be a Laker Dance Girl. Another great PA reaction is “Cold Hearted Snake”. A must see!

PAULA IS A LEGEND !, she taught Janet Jackson how to dance… literally. Janet usually did a side to side step in her early music years.. Paula choreographed many other artist… even the African dance routine I. The movie “ Coming To America” the wedding scene

I believe she's the first artist to have 4 songs hit #1 on billboard charts from her debut album. This was one of them. The others were Forever Your Girl, Cold Hearted and Opposites Attract.

Paula had a great stage presence. She sounded amazing. She could dance. She is Iconic. She was quite big in the 80s. She had great choreography in her routines. She has such style.

For this very music video she won 4 awards at the 1989 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS. The awards consisted of Best Choreography, Best Editing, Best Dance Video and Best Female Video. A great night for her especially since Straight Up was her first number single and breakout single of her career.

When this came out MTV played it non-stop and it's one of those never-get-tired-of-it songs. I seriously have the pattern of her tap dance permanently in my head.

I love Paula Abdul. Had a huge crush on her back then.

She is one great dancer with a lot of production, ❤

One of my fave songs, reminds me of being a kid

Oh this brings back so many memories of high school parties. I miss 80’s music!

Paula was a famous Choreographer before she started Singing and she taught a lot of famous singers how to dance on video, like Janet Jackson

Y’all should also do her songs “Rush Rush and Cold Hearted” with original videos….u won’t be disappointed

Paula was 1986 start, and I was listening first in 1989 as a kid.

Me and my girlfriends would dance with our daughters to this song when it first came out. Sweet memories!

Paula Abdul is well known for being Janet Jackson's choreographer. Who knew that Jazz and Tap would blend so well with hip hop dancing?!?! Needless to say when it comes to Paula Abdul, expect lots of dancing!

She was huge back then... so many hits and dance videos... she rocked. Great reaction. Thank you. 😊

love this blast from my past.

Paula's dancing is unreal!!

Always loved Paula. Impressive me as a very nice woman. Definitely a great dancer. She was a judge on some dance show, name escapes me. Very nice voice also. Dig the song too.

You will see her in Janet Jackson’s Nasty and What Have You Done Lately video. Her Opposites Attract video was one of the most innovative videos of the time. Cold Hearted Snake is my favorite video, and I know it’s inspired many dancers. She also choreographed the African dance scene in the movie Coming to America. A lot of the things you’ve seen Britney Spears, J.Lo, and Beyoncé do in their performances, Paula Abdul did it first. We probably wouldn’t know who Paula Abdul was if it weren’t for her dancing and choreography prowess.

Please do Cold Hearted by Paula!! Absolutely with the official video!!!!

Love Paula Abdul! Please react to more of her music like Opposites Attract, Cold Hearted Snake, Rush (with Keanu Reeves), The Way That You Love Me, Forever Your Girl, The Promise Of A New Day. Those vids were all over mtv daily and she inspired women, letting us know that we are capable of turning our imagination and dreams into reality (if you have the skills, one day you could be famous enough for tv and the world to see). Paula, Whitney, Madonna, etc, may have been our first media ‘Influencers’ and I’m grateful for their contributions to music and dance. And yes, I was dancing from the waist up the entire time, even after all these years (especially the shoulders).

Paula is more than a dancer, she’s a choreographer! She did a lot of Janet Jackson’s early choreography and the Jacksons and many other artists! She started as a Laker Girl and she was the choreographer then too! That’s Arsenio Hall in the video. It’s rumors that they dated but they say they’re just good friends!!❤❤

still love this tune

Love Paula!!! Forgive you for not knowing about all of her talents! Lol 💃💃💃

You didn't know Paula was a dancer?! Hell...she was a "Laker Girl" in the 80's! She didn't start her music career until you were born, Mel! She also is a great choreographer.....not only did she choreograph the routines for the Laker Girls, but she did it for Janet Jackson on some of her biggest concert tours....as well as for others! You better recognize!

Dancer and choreographer

Paula was huge. She used to be a Laker girl a choreographer. She did it all. And it was rumored she was dating. Jackie Jackson of the Jackson 5

Okay Mel, shout out to you my fellow late 80s baby girl!!! "Straight Up" is the third single from Paula's debut album Forever Your Girl (1988); it became her first top 40 hit in the US before going on to be her first chart-topper on the Hot 100. The song helped the FYG album reach the top 20 on the Billboard 200, eventually peaking at #1 following a record-setting 64 weeks on the chart after spawning three more number-one hits. Please react to Paula Abdul - "Rush Rush" and "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow."

now everytime you see Janet Jackson dance you will think of Paula Abdul ... Paula has so much talent every one wants her to be their choreographer .. Paula Deserves the Recognition she is the BEST !!

Paula was an awesome professional dancer/choreographer

She was huge in the late 80s! Great choreographer for others, too, like Janet Jackson. Also did the big dance scene in Coming to America. Of course the choreographer of the Laker Girls back then.

Great song 🥰🥰🥰

So talented and so dang cute.

Arsenio Hall was also in this video. This video came out in late 1988 which was a year before his late night talk show debuted on FOX. I also recommend you two listen to "Vibeology" and "Promise Of A New Day" which are two of Paula Abdul's most underrated songs but also two of her best. They are great dance hits from 1991.

When she got the Laker Girl spot they really thought she was too short. She almost got cut. Could you imagine if you cut Paula Abdul? They would look so silly the rest of their days.

There's a reason she was a judge on those talent shows! When you have it, you know when you see it.

I loved Paula back in the 80s yes I was a teen now I feel old but she was a great dancer

Once again Paula was🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Love the husband and wife duel the songs r very good keep up the good work

Paula came up through the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. She is a talented dancer and choreographer and choreographed many Janet Jackson videos.

Watch Janet Jackson's documentary...Paula's role is explained well there. :) Love yalls sincere reaction!

Paula was a Lakers cheerleader. She then did choreography for videos and concerts. Finally she got signed for her own record deal. She even choreographed for Janet Jackson and a lot of movies. All at 5ft tall.😁

I was born in '89 and all of this music takes me back. I grew up listening to so many styles of music. Janet Jackson's " it" album was around the same time and it was good! Even though this isn't my go-to stuff, you better believe I'm jivin when it comes on! Thanks for yalls reactions! Subscribed!

Fun Facts about Paula. TV host Arsenio Hall is in this video because he was dating Paula at the time. 2nd, Paula taught Janet Jackson all her moves in the Control album and Rhythm Nation album. You can see Paula dancing with Janet Jackson in Janet's number one hit called What Have You Done For Me Lately. Paula was also the choreographer and worked personally on videos with George Michael, ZZ Top, Debbie Gibson and more. Madonna really respects Paula's dancing abilities saying once that Paula has true dancing talent. That's a big compliment because Madonna was trained in dance school and is one of the best dancers ever that also sings.

Paula was a well respected tapper an choerogrpher and dancer, she was no joke. LA Lakers girls, Paula had real moves

She can dance, MTV days yeah 🤘😆👍🎤

Great choice!

This was a jam back in the day it's still hits hard!! 😎💜

YES Ma'am!!🥰

Cold Hearted Snake by Paula is a must watch!

Love this song and haven’t heard it in ages. My favourite video of hers is Cold Hearted Snake. The choreography is crazy good.

Paula choreographed the introduction dance scene for the queen to be in Coming To America.

You just HAVE to react to Cold hearted! The dance routine is soooooooooo good!!!!!!!!! Paula had serious moves!

Damn amazing dancer before singer

She did the choreography for the big dance scene in the movie coming to America which came out the same year as this album - this is from her album released in 1988 ; Arsenio and Djimon Hounsou are two of the guys in the video.

Paul is name is the first name in the Lakers encyclopedia. She did the choreography for The Eddie Murphy movie coming to America in the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie the running Man. Most younger people know her as a judge on American Idol but she did a lot more before that. Since she had such a successful music career, that’s what makes her qualified to be a judge on a music show.

Paula is a straight up smoke show through and through ❤

She was a Maker Girl and choreographed their routines. She choreographed a couple videos for Janet Jackson

Paula was my son's first crush. His world would have to stop so he could watch her on MTV. Paula was the only person who could get my son to stop eating. 😅

Love Her! Extremely talented and beautiful.

Paula abdul my love is for real