Dancing through life, an insight into the energy required by Fiyero Tigelaar
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Films, Biology, Biophysics, Energy, Calories, Dancing through life, Wicked: part I (2024)Abstract
In the 2024 Film adaptation of Wicked, Fiyero Tigelaar’s most well-known moment is when it comes to singing the song “Dancing Through Life”. This paper looks into the practicality and possibility of being able to continue dancing through life. Looking at calorie intake against the number of calories being burnt due to the high levels of exercise, the article aims to explore the total amount of energy that Fiyero Tigelaar would require per day to pull off this feat.
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