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LOS ANGELES\u00a0 (AFP) \u2013 US singing superstar Beyonce acknowledged Tuesday that her latest video was inspired by the work of a Belgian choreographer who has threatened to sue for plagiarism.<\/p>\n

But the singer said her \u201cCountdown\u201d video had other influences, and noted that it had already been viewed by 2 million people and could generate publicity for the Belgian work \u201cRosas danst Rosas\u201d or \u201cRosas dances Rosas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker has accused Beyonce of stealing routines for her \u201cCountdown\u201d, calling it \u201cpure plagiarism,\u201d Belgian dance troupe Rosas said Monday.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday Beyonce issued a statement saying: \u201cClearly, the ballet \u2018Rosas danst Rosas\u2019 was one of many references for my video, \u2018Countdown.\u2019 It was one of the inspirations used to bring the feel and look of the song to life.\u201d<\/p>\n

But she added: \u201cI was also paying tribute to the film, \u2018Funny Face\u2019 with the legendary Audrey Hepburn. My biggest inspirations were the 60\u2032s, the 70\u2032s, Brigitte Bardot, Andy Warhol, Twiggy and Diana Ross.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adria Petty, the co-director of her video, showed Beyonce the contemporary ballet from almost 30 years ago, she added in the statement issued by her publicist.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was refreshing, interesting and timeless. I\u2019ve always been fascinated by the way contemporary art uses different elements and references to produce something unique.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe video already has close to two million views so hopefully the fans will look at all the tributes and then discover Audrey Hepburn, Warhol, Bardot, \u2018Rosas danst Rosas\u2019 and all the works that inspired me and shaped this video.\u201d<\/p>\n

There was no immediate reaction from the Belgian dance troupe, but Rosas spokeswoman Johanne De Bie said Monday that they had discovered the Beyonce clip on Friday.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe noticed more than a few resemblances to the film that director Thierry De Mey made in 1997, \u2018Rosas dances Rosas\u2019,\u2026 and 1994\u2032s \u2018Achterland\u2019 .. We have passed the details to our lawyer to see about our rights,\u201d she told AFP.<\/p>\n

The decor, a warehouse dance studio, plus the clothing and the dance moves in the video bear a striking resemblance to the filmed choreography \u201cRosas dance Rosas\u201d, as a comparative clip on YouTube entitled \u201cBeyonce vs. Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker\u201d clearly shows.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was never contacted, this is pure plagiarism,\u201d the Belgian choreographer told Flemish radio.<\/p>\n

The clips can be seen at: http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3HaWxhbhH4c<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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