Directed by Colin Solal Cardo, the audiovisual piece is presented as a performance piece rather than a conventional music video. The narrative begins in an empty gym and evolves into a kind of collective explosion where Harry dominates the scene with choreography that is simultaneously exaggerated, uncomfortable, and captivating. The direction avoids any pursuit of aesthetic perfection, opting instead for the physical, the exhaustion, the sweat, and a much more visceral energy. The aesthetic blends retro references to 70s rock stars with a contemporary indie sensibility.
"Dance No More" by Harry Styles.
The most compelling aspect of the video is that it seems to focus less on the dance itself and more on the connection between the artist and those watching. The artist begins completely alone in front of rows of empty chairs, but slowly the audience begins to copy his movements and be swept up in the same dynamic. The phrase "DJs don't dance no more" functions almost as a reflection on the emotional disconnection of contemporary nightlife: spaces designed for liberation, yet also permeated by the constant need to show off and be seen.
With a bolder, more theatrical and freer side, "Dance No More" makes it clear that Harry Styles is committed to constantly reinventing himself, even if it means making some of his audience uncomfortable.
Harry Styles. Our Saturday music video. (Official Music Video). METALOCUS MUSIC PROJECT.
Credits.-
Director.- Colin Solal Cardo.
Produced by.- LA PAC.
Creative Director.- Molly Hawkins.
Choreographer.- Ryan Heffington.
DOP.- Madison Mckamey.
Production Designer.- Patience Harding.
Artist Stylist.- Harry Lambert.
LA PAC CEO.- Jérome Denis.
LA PAC EP.- Rémy Solomon.
Line Producer.- Alix Baltauss.
Production Coordinator.- Guillaume Pennec.
Production Assistant.- Téa Chiffre.
Management.- Full Stop Management.
Label.- Columbia Records.
Producer / Commissioner.- Bryan Younce.
Director’s US Rep.- Camille Semprez.
Drummer.- Pauli Lovejoy.
Guitarist.- Mitch Rowland.
Keyboard.- Jonathan Geyevu.
Drummer.- Sarah Jones.
Dancers.- Alicia IG, Aliashka Hilsum, Alex Grmnt, Anouchka Manciet, Baptiste Rigaud, Ben Sleeper, Camille Mezerette, Carla Safouret, Casper Hauge, Chazz Cooks, Coline Omasson, Djibril Serifou, Driss Ouadah, Dylan Finlande, Emma Delvac, Filip Dudkiewicz, Francisco Patricio, Geraudy Bombile, Janina Sarantshina, Jenna Brandon, Jesse Kovarsy, Johanna Gravinay, Jonathan Lutumba, Jordan Boury, Joyce LB, Kristijan Besirovic, Laura Coduti, Leon Di Domenico, Loic Dubois, Mathis Moulin, Matteo Masson, Matteo Paoli, Mélanie Douat, Mickael Lips, Mutekirena, Océane Robin, Rubia Veth, Ruby Abbas, Sephora Kibebe, Sophia Aachari, Ugo Pisino.
Choreographer Assistant.- Darcy Wallace.
Choreographer Assistant & Casting.- Malik Le Nost.
1st Assistant Director.- Tatum Drouilhat.
2nd assistant Director.- Louis Rambaldi.
Captain extra.- Nicolas Drouilhat, Manon Coaquett.
Artist Skin.- Dotti.
Artist Hair.- Matt Mulhall.
Assistant Stylist.- Naomi Phillips.
Production Designer Assistants.- Laura Azzarello, Nikki Lavollay, Romain Lecornu, Martin Leny.
1st Camera Assistant.- Adrian Bernard.
1st Camera B Assistant.- Pierre Giraud.
2nd Camera Assistant.- Chloé Mesbah.
Loader.- Thibault Herby.
VTO Operator.- Daniel Pavillon.
Steadicam.- Rémi Quilichini.
Gaffer.- Hugo Mesnil.
Console Operator.- Hugo Ruiz.
Sparks.- Tom Haffner, Djamel Bertal, Lauranne Arrighy, Alexandre Surun, Emmanuel Malherbe, Louis Jamaux, Simon Allain, Adele Deshayes.
Groupman.- Cyrille Pontonnier.
Key Grip.- Kieran Lheritier.
Grip.- Hugo Giallolacci, Thomas Lamouroux, Julien Loferon, Nicolas Lebigue.
Crane Operator.- Philippe Mourier.
Stunt.- Alexandre Cauderlier, Kevin Cauderlier.
Stylist dancers.- Éline Hoyois
Assistant Stylist dancers.- Diego Aguilera, Sacha Tricot, Naomi Homs, Reah Clarke, Benjamin Matthews, Allie Cramton
Makeup Artist.- Louisa Trapier.
Makeup Assistants.- Lou Boidin, Clara Rétif, Elise Sikula, Sitara Nash.
Hair Stylist.- Anastasiia Tymoshchuk.
Hair Stylist Assistants.- Natalia Tarasenko, Diana Bodruh, Katrin Savchenko, Hanna Minaiva.
Unit Manager.- Benoit Hardouin.
Unit Manager Adjoint.- Isabelle Ogel.
Unit Assistants.- Jean-Baptiste Rogez, Baptiste Merle, Anne Abitbol, Vanessa Altmeyer, James Cornet, Julien Fouilhe, Tifaine Joulie, Tifaine Houel.
Location Scout.- Caroline Vandenbussche.
Sound Engineer.- Yacine Mdarhri.
Sound Assistants.- Davy Samak, Walter Laguerre.
Casting Director Extras.- Dourane Fall.
Extras.- Alida Bergakker, Bessie, Dolce Kummer, Dona Se Meurt, Ewan Amis, Gabriel Mrabi, Gleb Sazonov, Jeffrey, Lylou Lo Van, Monicasssh
Nikol Mlinova, Nin Khelifa, Paulin Banc, Tehani Pereira.
La Pac Head Post-Production.- Laurence Lelong.
La Pac Post Producer.- Axelle Duarte.
Collectiv Editors.- Carlos Font Clos, Tianès Montasser.
Additional Editor.- Colin Solal Cardo.
Ethos Color Grading.- Dante Pasquinelli.
Mathematic Studio Executive Producer.- Jade Schiff.
Mathematic Studio Post-Producer.- Thomas Delbecq.
Mathematic Studio Flame Artist.- Jonathan Lagache.
Sound Mix.- Laurent d’Herbecourt.
Special Thanks to.- RVZ, NEXT SHOT, Sandra, Shayma Ait Chegou, Studio LAX, Nathan Lefebvre, Sati Chansarel, César Loesch.
Lyrics.-
Da, da-ga-da, da-ga-da, da-ga-da, da-ga-da, da
I don't think we should be here, I see no water or friends
But the music keeps hitting me like a ten out of ten
So I don't think (got something to say)
No, I don't think (got something to say)
Conversation is hearing you get it all off your chest
You can come over here to tell me again and again
What you think (I've got something to say)
No, I don't think
Move it side to side with your hands up high
Keep your customer satisfied and live your life
DJs don't dance no more, they said
(DJs don't dance no more)
We wanna dance with all our friends
(DJs don't dance no more)
It's feeling like the music has been heaven-sent
And there's no difference in between the tears and the sweat, uh
DJs don't dance no more, they said
(DJs don't dance no more)
Move it side to side with your hands up high
Keep your customer satisfied and live your life
DJs don't dance no more, they said
(DJs don't dance no more)
We wanna dance with all our friends
(DJs don't dance no more)
It's feeling like the music has been heaven-sent
And there's no difference in between the tears and the sweat, uh
DJs don't dance no more, they said
(DJs don't dance no more)
Get your feet wet
Teach them all to respect their mother
You gotta get your feet wet
Respect, respect your mother
Be a good girl, go get it, fox
Da, da-ga-da, da-ga-da, da-ga-da, da-ga-da, da
DJs don't dance no more, they said
(DJs don't dance no more)
We wanna dance with all our friends
(DJs don't dance no more)
It's feeling like the music has been heaven-sent
And there's no difference in between the tears and the sweat, uh
DJs don't dance no more, they said
(DJs don't dance no more)
Gotta get your feet wet
Respect, respect your mother
