Watch the creative process and the cultural impact behind this viral sensation: Wednesday: How Jenna Ortega's Viral Dance Was Born ScreenRant YouTube• Jul 2, 2025 Creative Inspiration & Choreography
: Moves like "The Frog" were inspired by Bob Fosse's limited-movement style.
: The performance is a mashup of diverse influences, including:
: Ortega studied footage of goth kids dancing in clubs during the 1980s.
: Dressed in a vintage black Alaïa gown, Wednesday's stiff, angular movements create a stark contrast against the fluid, traditional dancing of the other students. Cultural Impact & Legacy
: The final performance was largely improvised to the song "Goo Goo Muck" by The Cramps, which was chosen just a week before filming. Performance Significance
: Jenna Ortega choreographed the routine herself without professional training.
Watch the creative process and the cultural impact behind this viral sensation: Wednesday: How Jenna Ortega's Viral Dance Was Born ScreenRant YouTube• Jul 2, 2025 Creative Inspiration & Choreography
: Moves like "The Frog" were inspired by Bob Fosse's limited-movement style.
: The performance is a mashup of diverse influences, including:
: Ortega studied footage of goth kids dancing in clubs during the 1980s.
: Dressed in a vintage black Alaïa gown, Wednesday's stiff, angular movements create a stark contrast against the fluid, traditional dancing of the other students. Cultural Impact & Legacy
: The final performance was largely improvised to the song "Goo Goo Muck" by The Cramps, which was chosen just a week before filming. Performance Significance
: Jenna Ortega choreographed the routine herself without professional training.