Actress Mikey Madison spent months training to embody the moves of a real exotic dancer in Sean Baker’s Anora. In the film, which was a Palme d’Or winner at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Madison,

The movement consultant for the new film shares how she collaborated with the star to craft her character’s performances in the club.

Mikey Madison plays Max, the eldest daughter. Over its five seasons, Better Things allowed Mikey Madison to embody a fleshed-out, unique character in Max. She played the role for six years and truly grew up with the character.