Shot entirely in high-contrast black-and-white against a minimalist studio background to focus on the choreography.
The video won Video of the Year at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards .
Beyoncé is accompanied by backup dancers Ebony Williams and Ashley Everett . Cultural Impact cut009_Single Ladies.mp4
It became one of the most parodied videos in internet history, famously including a Saturday Night Live sketch featuring Justin Timberlake.
The video was filmed over approximately 12 hours. While it appears to be a single uninterrupted take, it actually consists of several long takes edited together seamlessly. Cultural Impact It became one of the most
Beyoncé wears a distinctive robotic titanium glove, which has since become a symbol of empowerment and strength. Production and Choreography
The dance was choreographed by JaQuel Knight and Frank Gatson Jr., drawing inspiration from Bob Fosse's 1969 routine "Mexican Breakfast". Beyoncé wears a distinctive robotic titanium glove, which
Below is an overview of the video's significance and technical background: