Juan Marks on Instagram: "Interesting facts: Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" features one of the most famous dance moves in pop culture history: the anti-gravity lean. First debuted in the 1988 music video, Jackson and his backup dancers lean forward at a staggering 45-degree angle while keeping their bodies perfectly straight and feet flat on the floor. While the music video utilized harnesses and cables to achieve the look, Jackson wanted to perform it live on stage without visible wires.