A brief survey of equestrian idioms in late-capitalist popular dance

Rodeo by Aaron Copland, performed by the Colorado Ballet, choreography by Agnes De Mille (1942)

“Don’t Tell Me” by Joe Henry, Mirwais Ahmadzaï, and Madonna, performed by Madonna, choreography by Alex Magno (2000)

“Gangnam Style” by Psy and Yoo Gun-Hyung, performed by Psy, choreography by Psy (2012)