: The video emphasizes the strain on the human body. As the song builds, the clips transition from the mundane labor of the steel mill to the rhythmic, soaring freedom of the final audition scene. This mirrors the lyrical progression from "first, when there's nothing but a slow glowing dream" to the climactic "what a feeling!"
Beyond the film, the music video helped define the "MTV era" by proving that a high-concept movie tie-in could dominate the charts. It won the and solidified Irene Cara’s legacy as the voice of a generation of dreamers. The video doesn't just show a dance; it illustrates the psychological shift of "taking your passion and making it happen." irene_cara_flashdance_what_a_feeling_official_m...
The video's core strength lies in its , which juxtaposes Irene Cara’s studio performance with iconic scenes of Jennifer Beals (and her dance doubles) from the film. : The video emphasizes the strain on the human body