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Mandy Moore Details Coaching Taylor Swift as ‘Fate of Ophelia’ Dance Goes Viral

Moore describes refocusing on Swift’s natural movement to rebuild confidence.

Overview

  • In a New York Times interview published Oct. 26, Moore said Swift had long felt “in her head” about dancing after a bad rap.
  • The coaching emphasized how Swift already moved instinctively, then fine-tuned elements like shoulder placement and knee lines.
  • Moore said the “Fate of Ophelia” routine was a collaborative creation rather than a bid for virality, yet it quickly took off on social media.
  • She praised Swift’s tenacity and clear creative direction, adding that work with high-profile artists can feel like “dance therapy.”
  • The viral choreography lands as Swift readies December Disney+ releases: a six-part docuseries and a Dec. 12 concert film from the Eras Tour finale in Vancouver.