# 81. INTERVIEW- Geron Caszper Candidate Talks Teaching Michael Jackson to MOONWALK, BAD & the Smooth Criminal Lean

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Podcast: [club 30's with mjfangirl- a Michael Jackson Fan Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/club-30-s-with-mjfangirl-a-michael-jackson-fan-podcast-7076236)
Published: 2026-08-17T11:33:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mjfangirl/episodes/81--INTERVIEW--Geron-Caszper-Candidate-Talks-Teaching-Michael-Jackson-to-MOONWALK--BAD--the-Smooth-Criminal-Lean-e3ndmol
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## Resource

What was it like teaching Michael Jackson to moonwalk? Geron Caszper Canidate is the dancer and choreographer who taught Michael the backslide, which became later known as the moonwalk, one of the most iconic dance moves in music history. On today's episode, Caszper takes me behind the scenes of his relationship with Michael and shares what it was like teaching one of the greatest performers of all time. We talk about Michael’s incredible ability to learn, his dedication to dance, and what made him so different from everyone else. We also talk about Michael’s BAD video choreography, Beat It, and Smooth Criminal. Follow Caszper- https://www.instagram.com/gcaszper/ Subscribe for more exclusive Michael Jackson interviews, fan stories, and deep dives into his life, artistry, and legacy. ✩ SHOP MY FAVORITE PRODUCTS & MUST- HAVES! ✩ https://www.youtube.com/@MJFANGIRLTV/store https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MJFANGIRL ✩ Contact & Socials Instagram, facebook, twitter @mjfangirlblog My amazon storefont: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mjfangirlblog Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Mjfangirl Podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music: “Club 30s with MJFANGIRL- a Michael Jackson podcast” Business Inquiries - hello@mjfangirl.com

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