Which Beyoncé music video features the choreography by JaQuel Knight that became a viral dance phenomenon?

JaQuel Knight choreographed Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” music video.

The black-and-white video was directed by Jake Nava and features Beyoncé, dancer Ashley Everett, and dancer Ebony Williams performing tightly synchronized choreography. Its most recognizable movement is often called the “Single Ladies” dance, built around sharp arm gestures, hip movements, and the dancers’ distinctive costume and staging.

The song was released in 2008 as one of the singles from Beyoncé’s third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce. The video became a major internet and pop-culture phenomenon, inspiring imitations, parodies, and dance covers.

JaQuel Knight was a young choreographer when he worked on the video, and the success helped establish him as an important figure in commercial dance. The song’s writers and producers included Christopher Stewart, Terius Nash, Thaddis Harrell, and Beyoncé.