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The Swedish queen of pop handed her dancers the spotlight and, boy, did they bring the heat. Now, Chelsea, Summer, Lovisa and Rosalina are getting their flowers under the Midnight Sun.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Everyone\u2019s<\/figure>\n

You might think nothing could make Zara Larsson\u2019s<\/a> sugar rush universe any more irresistible. Reasonable assumption. She\u2019s everywhere: billboards, your FYP, magazine covers, your mum\u2019s WhatsApp group (which you somehow manage for her). And yet \u2013 against all odds \u2013 the Midnight Sun Tour has produced another small miracle of pop theatre: the dancers\u2019 roll call.<\/p>\n

It goes like this.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy name is Summer, and I\u2019m coming in hot,\u201d says the first, dipping low and fanning her face before sealing the introduction with a body roll that questions the entire basics of physics. Next: \u201cMy name is Chelsea, I\u2019m from the West Coast,\u201d delivered with a sashaying walk and a staccato bop, camera-shutter sounds punctuating every pop of her hips. Stage left, two more arrive in tiny cut-off Daisy Dukes and the bubble-gum spirit of a pep rally. \u201cMy name is Rosi, like the cheeks,\u201d the third says, scanning the crowd before lifting exactly where you think she will. Finally: \u201cMy name\u2019s Lovisa, get a stamp on my visa.\u201d Cue gravity-defying splits in platform-heeled boots.<\/p>\n

Forget girl maths. Forget girl dinner. Is this\u2026girl heaven?<\/p>\n

The sequence lasts under two minutes, but it has quickly become the moment audiences wait for most impatiently. TikTok clips are clocking up thousands of views. \u201cBack-up dancer\u201d suddenly feels like a misnomer. Scroll through the comments and the reverence is devotional. \u201cThis is what dancers deserve.\u201d \u201cChills every time.\u201d \u201cLet them be stars in their own right.\u201d \u201cThis is the closest thing we have to Barbieland.\u201d<\/p>\n

Which, in the grand scheme of internet things, feels\u2026wholesome.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In a world where criticism is the most traded cultural currency, and cancellation the inevitable whopping for every misstep, here are four dancers doing one simple thing: living their dream. They radiate a sunny, catch-it-if-you-can happiness that runs into Zara\u2019s music and spills over into the audience. You find yourself smiling. Possibly attempting the choreography mid-office. Disclaimer: your version will not inspire joy.<\/p>\n

As curiosity around the quartet grows, we asked Summer Villiers, Rosalina Holmgaard, Lovisa Bengtsson and Chelsea Cooper to do what they do best: introduce themselves. Shabooya, sha-sha, shabooya, roll call.<\/p>\n

\"Everyone\u2019s<\/figure>\n

Your tour intros have gone viral on TikTok and people are requesting them to be produced as a track. How has the reaction made you feel?
Summer Villiers:<\/strong> Honestly it\u2019s been crazy. The whole process of recording it, hearing it and setting the choreography, we were so hyped. We said this could be a moment but never did we think it would go as viral as it has! So seeing the reaction online and hearing the crowd scream it back\u2026it\u2019s like wait, this is actually major. You feel appreciated and it makes you want to go even harder every night.
Lovisa Bengtsson:<\/strong> It\u2019s truly incredible how it\u2019s evolved and blown up like this. At first, before people really knew what to expect, you could feel a bit of confusion in the room, like \u2018What\u2019s happening now?\u2019 But now it\u2019s like the audience knows what\u2019s coming, and there\u2019s this shared excitement every time, which is so crazy and so fun to experience and to play with on stage every night.
Chelsea Cooper:<\/strong> Sometimes when dancing behind such big artists, it\u2019s easy for dancers to go nameless and forgotten when the show is over \u2013 but this really allowed me to be more than just seen. It\u2019s a chance for the world to get to know a small part of me.
Rosalina Holmgaard: <\/strong>We\u2019re all feeling grateful to be recognised and seen. Watching dancers receive their flowers is such a beautiful moment, especially knowing how much heart, discipline, and hard work goes into every step. It\u2019s a reminder that the passion never goes unnoticed.<\/p>\n

How did the lyrics for the intros come about? Did you write them yourselves?
LB: <\/strong>At first, we started trying to write some bars ourselves.
CC:<\/strong> But failed. We were blessed with such a talented choreographer, Tyrik Patterson. Not only did he choreograph this section, but he and his assistant Taya Lee wrote every word.
SV:<\/strong> Our bars were nowhere near as good as the finished product we have now, and that\u2019s all thanks to Tyrik and Taya \u2013 they really brought the whole thing to life.
RH:<\/strong> They costumed four personal and fun intros that made us gasp. They ate us up.
CC:<\/strong> They are creative superheroes because our intros are so personalised to each one of us.<\/p>\n

What was the choreography process like for each intro?<\/strong>
RH:<\/strong>The process was so easy, I loved working so closely with the amazing Tyrik and Taya on the solo.
CC:<\/strong> They created something that felt individual to each of us while still fitting into the bigger vision of the show. It felt really intentional and personal.
LB: <\/strong>We went through everything side by side with them, line by line, just going with whatever felt right in the moment.
SV:<\/strong> They still gave us the freedom to tweak parts where it felt true to our personalities.<\/p>\n

How did you become a Zara Larsson dancer?<\/strong>
RH: <\/strong>I auditioned at the beginning of 2023 for a live performance in Sweden. I was 17, too young to participate, but very ambitious, so I ended up getting the job anyway. And since then, I\u2019ve been by her side!
SV:<\/strong> Jay Revell, who was choreographing the Venus tour, put me forward to Zara\u2019s team, and so from 2024, I have been touring with Zara ever since.\u00a0
CC:<\/strong> I\u2019m actually the newest addition to the Zara team. I\u2019m so grateful to have been brought on by the choreographer of Midnight Sun, Zoi Tatopoulos, in July of 2025.
LB: <\/strong>I was first approached through a contact, but I had to turn it down since I was already committed to another job. I was honestly really gutted and thought I\u2019d missed my shot. Then, about a year later, an audition came up, and that ended up being the start of everything.<\/p>\n

\"Everyone\u2019s<\/figure>\n

What first got you into dance?<\/strong>
RH:<\/strong> I\u2019ve loved performing in front of people for as long as I can remember. As a little girl, I was convinced I\u2019d grow up to be a pop star, a singer in the spotlight. But over the years, my passion for dance took over and became something even deeper. Moving my body, expressing myself through movement, and creating art felt more meaningful than being the main act. Now, I find so much joy in sharing the stage, connecting with others, and being my own kind of artist through dance and creativity.
SV:<\/strong> My dad says that from when I was a baby, I would be dancing around the house. I would be doing ballet with no lessons and following along to music videos. When I was three, I was put into my first dance class, where I did ballet, tap, acrobatics, lyrical, jazz. Then, when I was 16, I got into Addict Dance Academy, where I trained to become a professional dancer.\u00a0
CC:<\/strong> I got a really late start to dance \u2013 I did soccer, basketball, volleyball\u2026 practically everything besides dance. When I was 12, I took my first jazz class in school and never looked back.
LB: <\/strong>According to my parents, I\u2019ve always danced and put on a show. We\u2019ve always danced at home in my family; there are lots of old videos of me and my older brother dancing and just playing around. That naturally led to my parents putting me into dance school when I was about 3\u20134 years old.<\/p>\n

What inspires you to dance?<\/strong>
RH: <\/strong>So much. Feminine energy. Passionate people. The old generation of music and artistic choices. Pop culture. Myself. Life.\u00a0
SV:<\/strong> Dance feels like a release for me. I love how it lets you tap into different characters and sides of yourself. I\u2019m constantly inspired by the talent around me and online, and by how much there is to grow and achieve through it.
CC: <\/strong>I find inspiration from so many different things \u2013 my younger self, the people around me, my experiences, other art\u2026really anything.
L: <\/strong>There\u2019s so much that inspires me to dance, but it really comes down to how it makes me feel. Nothing else makes me feel the same way \u2013 it\u2019s just something so, so special. So if I had to pick one thing, it would be that.<\/p>\n

How long are you rehearsing each day before you step on stage?<\/strong>
SV:<\/strong> Each show day, we have a sound check at 4pm where we go over any notes from the previous show, check spacing, entrances and exits etc. For this leg of tour itself, we rehearsed 8 hours a day for 10 days.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s something about Zara in rehearsals that would surprise people?<\/strong>
RH: <\/strong>I don\u2019t think it surprises anyone, but she always comes with positive energy, and creates such a safe space for us all to express ourselves, laugh and enjoy the long productive days.\u00a0
SV:<\/strong> A lot of the groundwork is done before Zara even comes into rehearsals, so when she does step in, it\u2019s really about refining and elevating everything. She does that instantly.
CC:<\/strong> Zara is actually such a fast learner. Because of her busy schedule, she sometimes can\u2019t be at every rehearsal, but it doesn\u2019t matter. She can learn multiple numbers in just a few hours.
LB: <\/strong>Zara is such a fun and goofy person, which I don\u2019t even think is that surprising, honestly. She can be doing six things at once: rehearsing choreo, trying on outfits, and being in meetings all at the same time. But when she taps in, she\u2019s also super ambitious, focused, and such a quick learner, she can pick up things so fast and won\u2019t stop until it feels right. And she\u2019s also really generous with compliments when she sees something she likes.<\/p>\n

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What is your pre-show ritual with Zara just before you go on?<\/strong>
SV:<\/strong> Zara\u2019s really busy on show days, so we always take a moment together as a team: band, dancers and Zara to connect. We do this little hand-in, breathing exercise before going on.
CC:<\/strong> [It\u2019s like] a secret handshake with Zara, the band, and us dancers for our pre-show ritual. We usually do it as the intro plays.
LB: <\/strong>It honestly gives Sharpay Evan\u2019s from High School Musical<\/em> energy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best piece of advice you\u2019ve been given from Zara?<\/strong>
RH: <\/strong>The best advice from Zara is to laugh and enjoy life. Be present for all these big moments.\u00a0
SV:<\/strong> Honestly, it\u2019s her energy \u2013 she\u2019s so bubbly and goofy, and it reminds you to have fun and not take everything too seriously.
CC:<\/strong>The best thing I\u2019ve learned from Zara is to back yourself. Stand on what you say; it\u2019s easy to follow the crowd, but trust your own intuition and follow that little voice in your head.
LB: <\/strong>That happiness and joy come first. It sounds simple, but it\u2019s easy to forget the most important things sometimes.<\/p>\n

What does a Zara Larsson show feel like from your vantage point? What do we not see from the audience?<\/strong>
CC: <\/strong>The show feels like a giggly girl party. It\u2019s physically challenging \u2013 we\u2019re in 18 numbers \u2013 but we still have so much fun. We feed off each other\u2019s energy and the crowd. So many bits and moves are just inside jokes for us.
RH: <\/strong>We feed off each other\u2019s energy and have a diva-off every night.\u00a0
LB: <\/strong>It feels like a show within the show. I love that part of it, the way we communicate with just looks and all the little inside jokes on stage. And then there\u2019s the view of the whole venue full of beautiful people, it\u2019s really special.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s a secret you could only learn by dancing next to Zara?<\/strong>
SV:<\/strong> She is working between every show yet her energy is consistent every single night. That level of professionalism is something you only really understand when you\u2019re right there with her.
LB: <\/strong>How she does it, dancing and singing like that at the same time \u2013 it gets me every time. Her breathing technique and vocals are insane. And the amount of time, work, and energy she puts into everything is just on another level. She\u2019s constantly working. And when she\u2019s on, she\u2019s unstoppable, like a switch just turns on.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Has there been a particularly memorable show so far?<\/strong>
RH: <\/strong>The most memorable show for me was in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was my hometown show! My whole city was there, including my closest friends and my amazing mother. It\u2019s not often that you get to perform in front of the people you love and adore. So again, it felt like a huge moment!\u00a0
CC:<\/strong> I think the show in Amsterdam was the most memorable. Julia Coaster was the first to do the \u201cLush Life\u201d dance \u2013 we talked about something like that happening in rehearsal, but to have it happen so organically was insane. We couldn\u2019t have imagined what the dance would turn into.<\/p>\n

What has been your stand-out moment from touring with Zara so far?<\/strong>
RH: <\/strong>Seeing how well the audience reacts to the universe we all try to create every night. They lift us up, as much as we lift them up.\u00a0
SV:<\/strong> I will never forget when we had Ugomma on stage with us for \u201cLush Life\u201d, who is currently battling stage 4 cancer. I remember watching her throughout the show, and her smile was so bright \u2013 her energy was infectious. It was so beautiful that we got to share a moment with her on stage.\u00a0
CC: <\/strong>All the incredible memories opening for Tate [McRae] \u2013 what a fun time.
LB: <\/strong>There are so many moments I\u2019ll remember and cherish forever, but for me personally, it was really special when my partner came to watch the show in Boston last year.<\/p>\n

On tour, how do you start your day and end your night?<\/strong>
RH:<\/strong>I always go to a cafe to journal, visualise and listen to music that makes me want to have a good day and move my body. At night, I listen to jazz for 10 minutes before I close my eyes, to set the tone for my sleep and good dreams.
SV:<\/strong> Each morning, I wake up and brush my teeth before heading into the venue to get ready for the day. Depending on where we are, I\u2019ll either go on a walk or sit in a coffee shop before starting the sound check. After the show, I shower and remove my makeup instantly before heading back to the bus to make my favourite snack\u2026rice cakes with peanut butter, banana and honey! Currently, as a group, we are watching a new series called Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen<\/em>. I highly recommend it if you like horrors \u2013 which I don\u2019t, but thanks to this group, I am getting into them.
CC: <\/strong>A day on tour for me starts with journaling at a local coffee shop and ends with a snack on the tour bus.
LB: <\/strong>It depends if we\u2019ve been sleeping on the bus or in a hotel. Mornings are usually about trying to sleep as long as possible, then journaling a few pages, getting some fresh air or sunlight, food, and maybe going to the gym if I can. At night, it\u2019s shower, food, either snacks on the bus or ordered to the hotel, journal again, and sleep.<\/p>\n

\"Everyone\u2019s<\/figure>\n

How do you bond and have fun together when you\u2019re not on stage?\u00a0<\/strong>
LB: <\/strong>We\u2019re such a chill group of people, which I love. We usually go to a cute cafe or enjoy some sort of food together. We love a good meal or a movie at the cinema.\u00a0
SV:<\/strong> We all love sitting in coffee shops and having brunch. We definitely share a love of ice coffee and food.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What\u2019s something you\u2019ve all become weirdly obsessed with on tour?<\/strong>
RH: <\/strong>I am just obsessed with our crew that\u2019s behind everything you see and hear on stage. They work so hard every day and still have the most amazing energy towards us. They don\u2019t get enough recognition. They are fabulous and so fun.\u00a0
CC: <\/strong>We\u2019ve become obsessed with some snacks \u2013 Turtle Chips and salami (so random). And we\u2019re also obsessed with \u201cAfrica\u201d by Toto.<\/p>\n

Who is the funniest during rehearsals?<\/strong>
CC: <\/strong>I\u2019m definitely the funniest, period. I\u2019m just a freak in general. The girls laugh at my existence\u2026but I know Rosie is going to say herself.
RH: <\/strong>The whole group actually have amazing taste in humour! But myself, for sure.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Who do you trust most with the aux in the group?<\/strong>
LB: <\/strong>Honestly, everyone has good taste. I like a lot of different music, so it\u2019s nice that everyone brings their own vibe now and then.\u00a0
CC:<\/strong> We trust Summer the most with the aux.
SV:<\/strong> I would personally rather listen to my own playlist; however, if I had to pass it to someone, it would be Chelsea because I feel like we have the most similar music taste.\u00a0
RH: <\/strong>Myself.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Everyone\u2019s<\/figure>\n

What are your dancing do\u2019s and don\u2019ts?<\/strong>
SV:<\/strong> Do commit to movement with intention and confidence. Don\u2019t mark or hold back energy.
LB: <\/strong>Do be present, enjoy the moment, listen to the amazing music and vocals and let that shine through. Don\u2019t get stuck in your head.

What\u2019s your dream song to choreograph?<\/strong>
RH: <\/strong>Anything by mother Madonna.
CC: <\/strong>\u201cVYZEE\u201d by SOPHIE.

What\u2019s your all-time favourite Zara Larsson song to dance to?<\/strong>
RH: <\/strong>\u201cBlue Moon\u201d and \u201cCrush\u201d are beautiful numbers, and the choreography is a piece of art. Credit to the choreographers Malou Linders and Zoi Tatopoulos!\u00a0
SV:<\/strong> We\u2019ve danced to a short version of \u201cSundown\u201d, but I would loveeee to dance to the full song.\u00a0
CC: <\/strong>\u201cAin\u2019t My Fault\u201d and the \u201cLookin for the Hoes\u201d remix. Lola Beckers, who choreographed the viral \u201cLush Life\u201d dance, also choreographed this number.
LB: <\/strong>Oh hard one, but I do really love how \u201cBlue Moon\u201d makes me feel.<\/p>\n

What three words describe your personality?<\/strong>
RH: <\/strong>Balanced, passionate and free-spirited.\u00a0
SV:<\/strong> Playful, graceful, and bubbly.
CC: <\/strong>Playful, passionate, and a diva.
LB: <\/strong>Passionate, goofy, and caring.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Everyone\u2019s<\/figure>\n

What three dance moves articulate it?<\/strong>
RH: <\/strong>Any of Madonna\u2019s 1980-00\u2019s dance moves! Pure, free and cheeky!\u00a0
SV:<\/strong> Body roll, head whips, strut.
CC:<\/strong>Honestly\u2026there\u2019s only one move that does it justice.
LB: <\/strong>Moonwalk, the twist, jazz hands.

What\u2019s your most irrational dance fear?<\/strong>
RH: <\/strong>Ending up saying yes to jobs just because of money. I want to pursue all jobs with pure passion and admiration for the project and the artist.
CC: <\/strong>Forgetting a whole number\u2026or my top coming off (the second one already happened and I survived, so).<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your niche dance fantasy?<\/strong>
RH: <\/strong>Free-styling alone in a beautiful studio space with live musicians.\u00a0
CC: <\/strong>Not totally sure, but I sometimes think about dancing a heels number for an indie rock band like Geese\u2026would that give anything?
SV:<\/strong> I envision myself as a pop star that can danceeeee.\u00a0
LB:<\/strong> Either to be able to watch Nicholas Brothers live, or being in one of those legendary dance movies, like You Got Served<\/em>,Stomp the Yard<\/em> or Step Up<\/em>.<\/p>\n

If this tour had a group chat name, what would it be?<\/strong>
RH: <\/strong>Stateside Dolls.\u00a0
LB: <\/strong>Bratz or The Dolls.\u00a0
SV:<\/strong> We have been compared to many iconic groups such as Bratz, Cheetah Girls, Winx Club, Spice Girls \u2013 so I feel it would only be right to be one of those!\u00a0
CC:<\/strong> Zara On Tour: The Pretty and Ugly.<\/p>\n

What are you going to be doin\u2019 all night, all summer?<\/strong>
RH: <\/strong>Travelling Europe, dance and feel alive!\u00a0
SV&CC: <\/strong>Touring all night, all summer.
LB: <\/strong>Skinny dipping with our hearts out.<\/p>\n

How will you celebrate the end of the tour?<\/strong>
RH: <\/strong>Kiss all my girls on the cheeks!
SV:<\/strong> At the end of this leg of [the] tour, I will be going to Coachella weekend two with my bestie. It\u2019ll be both of our first times, so we\u2019re really excited!!
CC: <\/strong>Definitely celebrating with a nap.
LB: <\/strong>Skinny dipping with our hearts out.<\/p>\n

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