Irene Cara - Flashdance What A Feeling (official Music Video) Apr 2026

The official music video for by Irene Cara was released in 1983 as a promotional tie-in for the film Flashdance . Directed by Adrian Lyne, it is essentially a highly stylized montage of the film's most memorable moments, capturing the grit and glamour of its protagonist, Alex Owens. Music Video & Production Details

: The song was originally titled "Dancing for Your Life" before the iconic phrase "What a Feeling" was settled on. The word "Flashdance" was added to the title later for promotional purposes. Lyrics & Meaning The official music video for by Irene Cara

The song is a powerful anthem of self-empowerment and the pursuit of dreams. The word "Flashdance" was added to the title

: Electronic music pioneer Giorgio Moroder composed the track, with lyrics by Keith Forsey and Irene Cara. : Unlike contemporary concept videos, this was one

: Unlike contemporary concept videos, this was one of the first "promo videos" to use a movie-trailer format, featuring scenes of star Jennifer Beals as a welder by day and an exotic dancer by night.