A Letter to the Playground Bully by Andrea Gibson choreographed by Kourtni Lind

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  • Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
  • This solo has been by far, one of the most close and dearest to my heart. It hits close to home and even more so at the moment I performed it. I have grown since I performed this solo, but till this day I want to perform it again, again and again. I loved the choreography and the poetry by Andrea Gibson is amazing!!!

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  • @googalove
    @googalove 7 лет назад +197

    Love how she just came out in a t-shirt and killed it. No costume or make up needed!! Awesome awesome👌🏽👌🏽

  • @laurylatreille7421
    @laurylatreille7421 8 лет назад +718

    i cry everytime I watch this. This is pure talent.

    • @NatalySantiago19
      @NatalySantiago19  8 лет назад +121

      Thank you! I lived these words when I did this solo. It's been years but I feel it in my heart each time I watch it. Thank you so much for your kind words!

    • @nelly1807
      @nelly1807 7 лет назад +1

      Laury Latreille ......

  • @Dekker1921
    @Dekker1921 8 лет назад +274

    So many chills. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

  • @hannahflowers4883
    @hannahflowers4883 7 лет назад +82

    What place did she get? AMAZING!! I'm crying 😭

  • @jillianreal
    @jillianreal 7 лет назад +229

    Nataly the dance is amazing

    • @jillianreal
      @jillianreal 7 лет назад

      wait Nat what state was this Pulse in because IDK if I saw u perform it live

    • @NatalySantiago19
      @NatalySantiago19  7 лет назад +31

      AsianSquad ForLife this was in Boston

    • @jillianreal
      @jillianreal 7 лет назад +15

      Nataly Santiago wait in Boston then I did see u perform it live

  • @annabelmcghee2868
    @annabelmcghee2868 5 лет назад +35

    51 Dislikes are those people who have tears in their eyes and they didn’t see what they where pressing

  • @kymarie6225
    @kymarie6225 7 лет назад +231

    You know it was good if the judges stand up

    • @carlygwitt
      @carlygwitt 7 лет назад +15

      Ky Marie I know! Usually they just sit there stone faced

  • @lexigoble6652
    @lexigoble6652 8 лет назад +134

    This makes me cry every time I watch it, this is beautiful,I am a dancer and I look up to you, thank you so much for sharing this video, you are fantastic and this is pure talent.😭

  • @Ava-mw5yn
    @Ava-mw5yn 7 лет назад +288

    I love this so much!! It really shows that emotion is how dance really is about and it doesn't matter about the glittery outfits!

    • @hafizjamshidi251
      @hafizjamshidi251 6 лет назад +1

      Ava or just twerking and useless moves that talk about nothing more than disgusting things

  • @GabrieleMBest00
    @GabrieleMBest00 7 лет назад +26

    "It is a fact that our hearts stop for a millisecond everytime we sneeze and some peoples houses have too much dust"
    This line hit so hard😭

  • @kaylacoyle8036
    @kaylacoyle8036 7 лет назад +76

    So. Many. Chills. Not many people can truly dance like that. You're beautiful ❤

  • @nicolea6713
    @nicolea6713 7 лет назад +47

    They said 8 and a half because this should be on a show #sheonbroadway

  • @magou_0128
    @magou_0128 7 лет назад +27

    Clicked this by accident on my recommendation but damn that's a beautiful mistake😍🙏

  • @lilyv.2609
    @lilyv.2609 7 лет назад +40

    This was absolutely beautiful and inspirational. I really hope some children that are in need of this dance video see it. This is pure talent. This is art.

  • @CourtneyQuist
    @CourtneyQuist 7 лет назад +14

    This is so wonderful!!!

  • @ellawills8222
    @ellawills8222 8 лет назад +27

    What style of dance is this? I've watched this so many times! Your movement and expression is so inspiring! Wow! 😍

    • @brieolly9599
      @brieolly9599 8 лет назад +9

      contemporary

    • @kaleighhall9693
      @kaleighhall9693 6 лет назад +3

      I feel like it’s a mix between modern and contemporary

  • @cealanlovesdiysbrennan9752
    @cealanlovesdiysbrennan9752 8 лет назад +67

    Holy I love this I can dance like this too. but maybe I should post my competitions on but I love all your emotion

  • @lockheart619
    @lockheart619 7 лет назад +4

    Not only was the poetry and choreography beautiful, it was carried out very well by the performer.

  • @princessabbigale2616
    @princessabbigale2616 7 лет назад +14

    This is the best solo I have ever seen!! I'm a dancer myself and you truly are an inspiration!! 💓

  • @laineysellers2080
    @laineysellers2080 7 лет назад +10

    This is so Amazing, it's Amazing how she can dance without music, she's really pouring her heart out.

  • @summercampos8815
    @summercampos8815 7 лет назад +32

    idk why im crying in the club rn

  • @pinkashjan7753
    @pinkashjan7753 6 лет назад +7

    2:00 about the belt thing does she mean spanking?!?! 😱

  • @angelicanguyen4248
    @angelicanguyen4248 7 лет назад +8

    This piece is authentically amazing, the messages was empowering and uplifting. Your talents astounds me, I felt all the words and emotion. Thank you for inspiring me.

  • @htarnowe
    @htarnowe 8 лет назад +60

    breathtaking.

  • @olliekress8283
    @olliekress8283 8 лет назад +24

    This is beautiful

  • @francescadunnett1109
    @francescadunnett1109 7 лет назад +32

    I can't stop watching this😻

  • @gurleenbansal2294
    @gurleenbansal2294 7 лет назад +19

    This is amazing, you feel so many emotions, well done! This was out of this world and the message behind it spoke to us all :))

    • @NatalySantiago19
      @NatalySantiago19  7 лет назад +2

      Gurleen x when I performed this it was very close to home and what I was going through at the time.

    • @gurleenbansal2294
      @gurleenbansal2294 7 лет назад +4

      Nataly Santiago It's such a powerful piece, it's that people everywhere have to go through this but stay strong❤️

    • @dancersophielouise3801
      @dancersophielouise3801 7 лет назад +1

      Nataly Santiago IG: Nataly__Santiago I feel u so much, I know what going through this is like and how dance gives us an escape, freedom, and a way to express ur emotions

  • @trinitymichel2044
    @trinitymichel2044 7 лет назад +12

    I can't stop watching this!! 😭❤️💕

  • @brookegeiger4947
    @brookegeiger4947 7 лет назад +6

    I smiled so much watching this! You are so beautiful and a frickin talented dancer! You just inspired me and I truly wish you the best!

  • @chloerichardson1760
    @chloerichardson1760 7 лет назад +5

    Omg this is incredible! I cry watching this for like the 14th time watching it,, is the song called a letter to the playground bully?xxx

  • @gretasadler5144
    @gretasadler5144 7 лет назад +11

    Where can I found the voiceover! It was amazing

    • @NatalySantiago19
      @NatalySantiago19  7 лет назад +3

      Greta Sadler it's a spoken word by Andrea Gibson. It's slightly edited because of time constraints but listen to the whole thing it's awesome.

  • @peach201101
    @peach201101 7 лет назад +6

    oh my god that was beautiful, I never have seen a spoken word and dance put together done so well!

  • @jlaishalee6220
    @jlaishalee6220 7 лет назад +7

    I had to watch this a couple times this is too good like idk what to even say I love spoken dances I've seen multiple and this is my favorite

  • @serenasleiman
    @serenasleiman 7 лет назад +15

    This was beautiful. hands down the best video on RUclips. You are a beautiful and talented girl❤

  • @gracekokales2168
    @gracekokales2168 7 лет назад +4

    This is amazing pure just amazing I have never seen better this dance is powerful and the talking (idk what to call it) was sooo inspiring along with everything it's so so so so good

  • @charliebones839
    @charliebones839 7 лет назад +6

    this is so cool. I'm going back to dance because of this

  • @kaileymittelstaedt2143
    @kaileymittelstaedt2143 7 лет назад +6

    This is amazing! As a dancer I know how hard it is to dance to a poem and not music you can count. You are truly inspirational

  • @lovelyborejon6545
    @lovelyborejon6545 7 лет назад +4

    I cry when I watch this,your such an inspiration ❤️ thank you for showing this

  • @tabithacaldwell6780
    @tabithacaldwell6780 7 лет назад +4

    Anyone who dislikes it is probably a bully but o LOVE it 😍

  • @222nela222
    @222nela222 7 лет назад +4

    I'm so glad I found this. I love Andrea Gibson. I love her poetry or poetry in general. I love contemporary dance. And this is all in one. And I'm all in love. amazing!

  • @emersonleiske9653
    @emersonleiske9653 7 лет назад +9

    Did you win 1st?

    • @NatalySantiago19
      @NatalySantiago19  7 лет назад +22

      Emerson's World it wasn't that type of competition. But it was chosen to be seen by major choreographers in the industry so for me it was a great moment.

  • @laurenhartness29
    @laurenhartness29 7 лет назад +4

    I can't dance, but I love to see those who can use their talent for something like this. Dancing with a message is always awe-inspiring. Very well done.

  • @TheFunnygym
    @TheFunnygym 7 лет назад +3

    Oh my God. I don't know what to say. This is so beautiful. I can't stop watching!

  • @samiw9704
    @samiw9704 7 лет назад +6

    This just became my new favorite thing 😍

  • @LDance0701
    @LDance0701 7 лет назад +4

    WOW 😳 SPEACHLESS. AMAZING! 💗

  • @chloemolly8498
    @chloemolly8498 7 лет назад +3

    This is actually my favorite I shared it on Facebook

  • @MaddieFishblob
    @MaddieFishblob 5 лет назад +3

    Even the judges gave her a standing ovation!🥰

  • @katesnowdon7574
    @katesnowdon7574 7 лет назад +4

    were you really 8 and a half years old cause if you were BRAVO!!

    • @NatalySantiago19
      @NatalySantiago19  7 лет назад +1

      Kate Snowdon aww no, it was part of the poem. I was 13 here.

  • @anonymous2092
    @anonymous2092 7 лет назад +3

    wow this is what dance is really about I'm stunned this is beautiful

  • @lilynewman9655
    @lilynewman9655 5 лет назад +1

    Wow this dance has so much meaning and the way the movement corresponds with the words is truly amazing. You have an incredible sense of dynamic movement and your emotion shown on your face just adds that little bit more to it to make it even more awesome. Really good use of space and the balance between your smaller movements and larger movements is perfect to make it very eye-catching. Stunning xx

  • @budoormohammed7268
    @budoormohammed7268 7 лет назад +2

    This is amazing, it made me cry. You have an amazing talent, you hit every trick and dance move. Love it ❤️❤️❤️💋💋😍😍😍

  • @sydneyymonet
    @sydneyymonet 7 лет назад +3

    Who ever write this letter is my role model and this dancer is talented❤❤

  • @charlottelouth295
    @charlottelouth295 7 лет назад +7

    Stunning

  • @kami-ha
    @kami-ha 6 лет назад +1

    You are extremely good!!! This is real dance. It's not fake dance with ugly movements. TRULY BEAUTIFUL. I'm a dancer as well!

  • @ellied2524
    @ellied2524 7 лет назад +3

    I can't watch this without crying it's so moving

  • @samijolie817
    @samijolie817 7 лет назад +1

    So inspirational 💕❤️ beautiful dance and performance💕❤️

  • @OnCloudNyy
    @OnCloudNyy 7 лет назад +2

    What is that move called at 0:20 when you jumped with both legs up? Btw this is so beautiful

    • @viktoriaf.1191
      @viktoriaf.1191 4 года назад

      I think it’s called a sling. That’s what I called it at my dance studio

  • @gracierichardson2466
    @gracierichardson2466 7 лет назад +3

    I am a dancer and I did this dance but it'll never top you. You seriously are my inspiration!

    • @NatalySantiago19
      @NatalySantiago19  7 лет назад

      Gracie Richardson thank you! Those words mean so much to me! ❣️🤗

  • @MickyR31
    @MickyR31 7 лет назад +1

    goosebumps...tears... I can feel the emotion behind this.
    beautiful ❤

  • @unicornwitch1283
    @unicornwitch1283 7 лет назад +3

    wow the dance go so with
    with the poem so much i relate with this so much

  • @gabidancer7231
    @gabidancer7231 7 лет назад +1

    Pure talent! Love your dancing and ur song! Ur an inspiration and have amazing skills! :) thank you for this dance!

  • @bbgjiji8592
    @bbgjiji8592 7 лет назад +1

    if you didnt place and/or win some type of special award this was rigged. AMAZING

  • @kharawarner8592
    @kharawarner8592 7 лет назад +1

    Wow. Absolutely breathtaking. I wish I was this good.

  • @francescadunnett1109
    @francescadunnett1109 7 лет назад +5

    beautiful

  • @ginabudman4679
    @ginabudman4679 7 лет назад +2

    When i first saw the dance I wasn't sure about it but right now I'm speechless. Bravo

  • @dr.shrimppuertorico4143
    @dr.shrimppuertorico4143 7 лет назад +1

    You dance so beautifully! You know I just started dance competition, i hope i get a solo like yours soon!

  • @luciatrstanova5913
    @luciatrstanova5913 7 лет назад +1

    whoah....im speechless...u did amazing job on this hard theme 😍

  • @jaydehall9731
    @jaydehall9731 7 лет назад +1

    My sister dances and I write poetry, this is amazing. Why didn't we think of it before?

  • @Bigguyy4x4
    @Bigguyy4x4 7 лет назад +1

    this is so amazing I love this so much it mad me cry p.s. I think I broke the replay button sorry

  • @bepgrace9215
    @bepgrace9215 7 лет назад +1

    Oh my goodness. This is beautiful and has inspired me so much!! Thank u!

  • @forceofnature1017
    @forceofnature1017 7 лет назад +2

    I love this, the words are so true and amazing! :)

  • @jeanbaker3503
    @jeanbaker3503 7 лет назад +1

    omg this is the most amazing thing i have ever seen just breathe taking you just be really proud of yourself

  • @fayewild2734
    @fayewild2734 7 лет назад +2

    I keep coming back to this, and no matter how many other videos I watch this will most likely forever be one of the best. The emotion and body control is absolutely AMAZING, it complements the poem so, so well. I love this with all I have. It's absolutely stunning.

    • @NatalySantiago19
      @NatalySantiago19  7 лет назад

      Jackson does Dumb Things thank you so much! This means so much. I am a technical dancer but this solo was meant to be a bit of everything. I only do solo's that have meaning to me and my life. At the time this was what I was living. So it means a lot to hear feedback like yours. I thank you!

  • @sarah-nt7iw
    @sarah-nt7iw 7 лет назад +1

    AN 8 Y/O MADE THIS!?
    i wish i was this talented...

  • @elizabethharding1447
    @elizabethharding1447 7 лет назад +1

    Did you place? What did you get? This deserves 1st!!

  • @hannahcallaghan3820
    @hannahcallaghan3820 7 лет назад +1

    This dance gave me chills, you're a true inspiration!

  • @rileymerfy4219
    @rileymerfy4219 7 лет назад +6

    This hits home for me
    This is the 3rd year in a row of being bullied

    • @NatalySantiago19
      @NatalySantiago19  7 лет назад +1

      DanceTayley !!! I'm sorry to hear 😞. I feel it never ends just becomes different versions of bullying. Be strong. I've learned to dismiss them. They are the ones with the issue not me or you. 🤗

    • @rileymerfy4219
      @rileymerfy4219 7 лет назад +1

      Nataly Santiago. IG: Nataly__Santiago aww thanks I just need to keep my head held high

    • @zoewright8385
      @zoewright8385 5 лет назад

      Dont give up. Be the better person. Dance through the pain.

  • @surisurisuri29
    @surisurisuri29 7 лет назад +4

    this deserves to go viral 😭

  • @h3yjonah166
    @h3yjonah166 7 лет назад +1

    a letter to the playground bully except every time the narrator takes a loud inhale it gets faster

  • @saramaccormack5475
    @saramaccormack5475 7 лет назад +1

    You are so talented. Its amazing how you interpret this it makes me tear up. I aspire to one day be as amazing as thsi

  • @patience5254
    @patience5254 7 лет назад +1

    oh my gosh i had to share this! This is just absolutely beautiful👌 Had me in tears😔

  • @EliseAmanda
    @EliseAmanda 7 лет назад +1

    I can't stop crying. I'm speechless.

  • @Daydreamingwithtoni
    @Daydreamingwithtoni 7 лет назад +1

    This is absolutely amazing and heartfelt!💕

  • @keirazuri7044
    @keirazuri7044 7 лет назад +3

    This girl is going somewhere she is lovely

  • @person3506
    @person3506 7 лет назад +2

    You left me tears this is amazing

  • @paigealdc
    @paigealdc 6 лет назад +1

    This is incredible and sends an incredible message

  • @thedancersspot8117
    @thedancersspot8117 7 лет назад +1

    Now THIS is dancing! Bravo!

  • @melraymond4153
    @melraymond4153 7 лет назад +1

    You're amazing I aspire to be as good as you are. You can see the emotion as you dance

  • @elliejames6629
    @elliejames6629 7 лет назад +1

    omg! pure talent girl! Everyone needs to hear this message!

  • @mckinseyflynn4017
    @mckinseyflynn4017 7 лет назад +1

    Why have I watched this over and over I love this the dance and the story with it

  • @LI-ki2yv
    @LI-ki2yv 7 лет назад +3

    Damn i was crying the whole time

  • @dancer7882
    @dancer7882 9 лет назад +2

    Amazing Nat! Love ya! ~Alicia

  • @oliviadlugi9495
    @oliviadlugi9495 7 лет назад +1

    Was that superwoman talking 😱😱

  • @alexautumn1694
    @alexautumn1694 7 лет назад +1

    This is the most beautiful dance I've ever seen😍

  • @arianalynn295
    @arianalynn295 7 лет назад +4

    LEGITIMATE CHILLS.

  • @chloescarlett4271
    @chloescarlett4271 7 лет назад +1

    I love this dance and the emotions you put into it you are a very good dancer

  • @hailien9786
    @hailien9786 7 лет назад +1

    Why am I just now finding this? This was amazing.

  • @jjthejetplane4832
    @jjthejetplane4832 7 лет назад +1

    This was beautiful... & inspirational.

  • @hollykibbins996
    @hollykibbins996 7 лет назад +1

    Beautiful beyond words

  • @jade-lv9ft
    @jade-lv9ft 7 лет назад +1

    *maybe you think my heart looks like a baby squirrel*
    i get that you're trying to be poetic but w h a t

    • @drippy.sikeek9083
      @drippy.sikeek9083 7 лет назад +1

      Alexa Jones H O W do you get you letters to be that dark and black