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What dance move did Michael Jackson debut during the Motown 25 special?

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Michael Jackson debuted his trademark “moonwalk” dance move during the May 1983 television special Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever, which featured a reunion of the Jackson 5 and a solo performance of the song “Billie Jean” by Jackson. The special celebrated the 25th anniversary of the founding of Motown Records.