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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
  • www.ted.com The LXD (the Legion of Extraordinary Dancers) electrify the TED2010 stage with an emerging global street-dance culture, revved up by the Internet. In a preview of Jon Chus upcoming Web series, this astonishing troupe show off their superpowers.
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  • @viperwedgie
    @viperwedgie 13 лет назад +7

    I couldn't help but cry at watching this. My career as a ballet dancer has allowed me to leave my heart on stages across North America and hopefully connect to the audience on a personal level as this performance did for me. The human potential and indeed the human spirit are limitless. Thanks to everyone involved. You certainly put on quite a show.

  • @KokuRou
    @KokuRou 9 лет назад +99

    For those saying "this isnt hip-hop, these clowns arent dancing, they could be productive doing other things", let me tell you WHY we do THIS instead of doing other things. Some of us have ADHD, some have social problems, some TRIED to find work and KEPT being rejected. So, what we do, is take all that negative feeling, turn it into our bodies, transform our bodies to move how we feel, and we dance. Whether we wanted it or not, this GREAT THING called DANCE became our lives. This great thing people call DANCE can change lives, even if it is seen for all of 5 seconds. Some poor child who rummages through garbage cans to find food would see breakdancers for 5 seconds, thats enough to immediately turn his life around. Maybe he'll practice all day on the streets. One day he'll even enter a bboy jam and come out 1st place, and after that he'll be getting calls and letters about being part of movies that focus on hip-hop and dance! You cant say to us "go clean toilets and be productive". We ARE being productive, by keeping the lot of YOU HATERS entertained and changing lives, teaching kids keeping kids out of gangs and violence.
    Dance is Freedom.

    • @ToonTVDerek
      @ToonTVDerek 9 лет назад +1

      could not agree with you more! you should look up the Ted talks "Ken Robinson: does school kill creativity" or "john bohannon: a modest proposal"

    • @freyjafreyja6102
      @freyjafreyja6102 9 лет назад

      +derek taylor Ken Robinson: Does School Kill Creativity was the first one I watched and i was hooked!

    • @KokuRou
      @KokuRou 8 лет назад

      Walter H. White am i? please explain.

  • @SirEmmanTV
    @SirEmmanTV 4 года назад +18

    It's 2020 and it's still amazing and inspiring. I wonder where are they now.

    • @vestlen
      @vestlen 3 года назад +1

      The girl with the yellow belt is Galen Hooks, who is a big name in choreography these days and has some amazing vids posted.

    • @greatarrow7558
      @greatarrow7558 2 года назад

      lies these things suck I absolutely hate these stupid videos

    • @killerinstinct011
      @killerinstinct011 2 года назад

      2022 now

  • @widmayer10
    @widmayer10 13 лет назад +18

    Madd Chadd: 4:44
    J Smooth: 6:25
    Kid David: 8:20
    Lil ``C``: 9:41
    The Dance: 11:02
    Thank Me Later
    :P

  • @HopeEsleim1101
    @HopeEsleim1101 10 лет назад +15

    Humanity in Motion by Nathan Lanier. Man, that final choreography is just beautiful :')

  • @EditDeath
    @EditDeath 7 лет назад +24

    It's great seeing the passion in this. Honestly, I just wish LXD had worked out. There are episodes I'd happily go back to over and over, but the writing just wasn't there. The plot wasn't defined enough, and it always bothered me that despite the fact that these dancers had such unique styles, the powers granted to their characters were all nigh identical.
    I hope someone tries something like this again, because I do believe it's worth the effort. When they do, though, I sincerely hope they spend either more time on the writing.

  • @sassysudz1
    @sassysudz1 7 лет назад +9

    damn this was emotional. I had no idea Frantic was part of this group as well..... They make it look so easy

  • @saukapedroalicoaching9481
    @saukapedroalicoaching9481 6 лет назад +8

    Still Watching This 2018 Man, Savage.

  • @BboyCrizp
    @BboyCrizp 11 лет назад +15

    After years of searching, I have found that song by Nathan Lanier, "Humanity in Motion." SO HAPPY!

    • @greatrenderer
      @greatrenderer 7 лет назад +1

      Thanks for finding the song. I myself have been searching for years with NO LUCK!

  • @SolCaptions
    @SolCaptions 12 лет назад +2

    This is insanely inspiring to alot of dancers. Shows the variety of ways dancers might express themselves. I still can't get over what Kid said about how his consciousness is irrelevant when he dances. He thinks of it as a reaction to the sounds. Also that music made me get in my feelings lol. It was amazing

  • @santacrab7645
    @santacrab7645 8 лет назад +13

    11:05 My old internet connection.
    11:26 things get worst.

    • @kanwarsingh0
      @kanwarsingh0 4 года назад +2

      I replied after 4 years

    • @TyHarding8
      @TyHarding8 3 года назад

      @@kanwarsingh0 i replied after 5

  • @gerardolebron23
    @gerardolebron23 3 года назад +1

    It’s 2021 and still give me chills

  • @FlyingGreenTea
    @FlyingGreenTea 5 лет назад +6

    Dang! I've watched this in 2011 and again after 8 years!
    Anyone in 2019?

  • @cpegues1
    @cpegues1 14 лет назад

    This seriously made me cry. I love what LXD is doing for the dance community. Ya'll are such a huge inspiration. I have a dance performance tonight and now I am definitely ready to bring everything I have.

  • @galaxylynxaj7066
    @galaxylynxaj7066 7 лет назад +3

    I love the music so much, it adds intensity to the dance!

  • @his1dudeness
    @his1dudeness 14 лет назад

    The effect LXD had on me: Goosebumps and Tears.
    The first row of that crowd probably needed to go home and change their pants after a performance like that. Doesn't get much better than this. When I'm frozen in time and on the verge of crying because a performance is so beautiful, I know true art has been created.
    Big ups to Jon Chus for assembling one of the most hypnotic and electrifying dance crews in the world. May dance continue to evolve!

  • @vrmorul7092
    @vrmorul7092 10 лет назад +15

    im not a big fan of krump but damn lil c was amazing

  • @StLSouthSider
    @StLSouthSider 14 лет назад +1

    I've been watch TED talks for years. This is easily one of my all time favorites!

  • @yogurt2341
    @yogurt2341 8 лет назад +9

    Who is watching in 2016?

  • @T4ever364
    @T4ever364 14 лет назад +2

    just that small thing J Smooth was doing with his hands when he was talking about thinking about Transformers and how a panel opens and then closes was cool to me.

  • @Majahhh1
    @Majahhh1 7 лет назад +4

    what happened to this show i remember loving it and then the channel they used to upload it on youtube (DS2UDIO i believe) stop being used, does anyone know?

  • @b8ll3r
    @b8ll3r 14 лет назад +2

    that routine gave me goosebumps
    when is the series comming out man!!

  • @tysonbondy8273
    @tysonbondy8273 3 года назад +3

    any one here in 2021

  • @Tichaze
    @Tichaze 14 лет назад +1

    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The performance of these people almost breaks the concept of gravity all together! Also the way they come together as one flowing unit IS beyond words!

  • @Malabarismo
    @Malabarismo 13 лет назад +5

    brilliant!

    • @bingbong4695
      @bingbong4695 2 года назад +1

      holy 10 years. you commented this when i was born. you must be an old person now

    • @Malabarismo
      @Malabarismo 2 года назад

      @@bingbong4695 i'm almost as old as the first star on the sky.

  • @knorthcreative6701
    @knorthcreative6701 2 года назад

    A decade later and this is still mind blowing and such an incredibly well executed performance. The timing, music and talent!

  • @ignoremyinsanity
    @ignoremyinsanity 11 лет назад +5

    Oh, well I'm sorry to hear that you found it necessary to call me a bitch for such a trivial matter, but I'm going to enjoy this however I please thanks for the story

  • @SmokePaauL
    @SmokePaauL 13 лет назад

    I am amazed. I am a bboy for five years now, but i have never seen such a complete art before. Not only in breakdance terms, but in all dance culture. I was sweating only by watching it! Kruping, poping, robot, breakdance, tutting, capoeira all together!! Bboy legacy, kid david and other the best dancers of their styles! This is really inspirational and just like Jon was inspired by M.J. I am inspired by this. Now the only thing I desire is dancing and becoming artists like they.

  • @GeordiLaForgery
    @GeordiLaForgery 8 лет назад +4

    Shame the stage is so badly lit.

  • @SuperHipHopMaster12
    @SuperHipHopMaster12 13 лет назад

    seeing this piece with jon chu and the crew, makes meh CRY to the way they express their body movements. Its like Crying at a beautifull Piece of Art

  • @JadeIsTheCooliest
    @JadeIsTheCooliest 13 лет назад +1

    I was lucky enough to see them perform today. They're unreal...Seriously amazingly talented people! They made me appreciate dance even more.

  • @strengthxcourage
    @strengthxcourage 11 лет назад +1

    When I saw this, I automatically clicked "Open in a New Tab" -and then became super confused when the TED music started playing. When I clicked on the tab, I was like, YES! Two of some of my favorite Internet phenomenons, combined. =O

  • @TChoiProductions
    @TChoiProductions 11 лет назад

    I love the way the other dancers are studying the other dancers in awe. The look on their faces during each other's performances just shows you how much respect they have for each other

  • @Meehuuu
    @Meehuuu 14 лет назад

    The music in the last dance is freaking beautiful. The dance is really awesome as well.

  • @esparda07
    @esparda07 6 месяцев назад

    How has it been 14 years already? Please bring this back Mr. Jon M. Chu.

  • @AaronDebski
    @AaronDebski 12 лет назад

    dude, I got to go to dance camp last year where some of the best dancers around the world came. It was called SDK. And during the competitions youre mind is blown. They really are like super heroes.

  • @itsmethemum
    @itsmethemum 14 лет назад

    I watched these UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING dancers at the Glee Live concert last night at Radio City Music Hall. I could have watched them all night. Truly in a league of their own. AWESOME!

  • @thebestofjerking
    @thebestofjerking 13 лет назад

    This is the best inspiration I have ever seen. A true art of dance, the flow of movement. The energy just by watching it gave me goose bumps. Obviously 121 people can't see art and originality even if it smacked them in the face. This makes me glad to be a dancer.

  • @Comcast0100
    @Comcast0100 14 лет назад

    this is definitely inspiring to me because I am a dancer constantly trying to add more to my arsenal. I can only hope to one day be on this level. Always a pleasure to watch and learn from these guys

  • @BeatsByRifik
    @BeatsByRifik 14 лет назад +1

    I've Never Seen Anything Like This In My Life. GOD Has Given These People Gifts. And These Dancers Have Acknowledged That. This Is Incredible. I'm Speechless....

  • @mmssmsms
    @mmssmsms 13 лет назад

    This music is just perfect.
    I wish I was in the crowd, front row.
    Breathtaking performances.

  • @miorlolau
    @miorlolau 13 лет назад

    I didn't thought Krump can make me cry.... I love krump, I always did... but this... this is BRILIANT... it's full of emotion... I watch this over and over again and every time it gets to my heart...
    Lil "C" 's performance is so great... it's like he's naked there .. only with his emotions... it's such a honest performance...
    I just absolutely love it...
    And... if this doesn't touch you... I don't know what will .....

  • @galaxylynxaj7066
    @galaxylynxaj7066 7 лет назад +1

    I love the music so much, it adds intensity to the dance!

  • @Endrawx
    @Endrawx 13 лет назад +1

    Anyone who dislikes this can not understand the pure skill, time, energy, and dedication it takes to get that far and that good.

  • @Cryptopsy9666
    @Cryptopsy9666 14 лет назад

    WOW! I love the performance... the first guy in the show with the glasses... was opening up a box... adn then came out all fo this art.. adn then... BAm.. at the end, he closed it and put up on the slef... very amazingly artistic... god job LXD

  • @Meehuuu
    @Meehuuu 14 лет назад

    True. What amazes me the most the music the dances are performed to. I would usually expect some heavy trance/techno/that kind of music, but instead violins/cellos/drums/etc? That's true art.

  • @chrisisafish
    @chrisisafish 11 лет назад

    thank you so much, i've been looking for this song for the longest time but no one seemed to know, much love goes out to you :)

  • @RaphaelGarcia
    @RaphaelGarcia 13 лет назад

    So much respect for Jon Chu for putting together such an amazing and empowering group of dancers. Dance will always progress because of the true art that it is! Gosh, I would love to be inducted into the LXD, I mean what dancer wouldn't?!? The passion for dancing is like no other. The technicality and movement of each move is just astonishing and mind blowing. Much respect to all of my fellow dancers out there. Keep dancing and let no one ever stop you

  • @datachip
    @datachip 14 лет назад

    This moved me to tears. I'm so happy to see this kind of work getting intellectual recognition.

  • @BboyCrizp
    @BboyCrizp 14 лет назад

    the fact that those trickers flipped with skinny jeans is already amazing

  • @orcavt09
    @orcavt09 13 лет назад

    The most amazing thing ever. The music and dance moves combined makes it more phenomenal

  • @vestlen
    @vestlen 3 года назад +1

    The girl with the yellow belt is Galen Hooks, a big name in choreography these days. She has some amazing vids posted.

  • @RedCartographerGames
    @RedCartographerGames 12 лет назад

    It's one thing to see this kind of dance through a computer screen or on tv. But I want to see it first hand someday, this stuff blows my mind.

  • @KieranD5896
    @KieranD5896 13 лет назад

    The music was like something out of a pokemon movie... I LOVED IT! And the dancing is just insane!!!!! All world class performers!

  • @BboySmoke1000
    @BboySmoke1000 12 лет назад

    This is the PERFECT example of art, dedication and the true potential of dancers

  • @jennyyPOOO
    @jennyyPOOO 14 лет назад

    omgoodness
    this dance was soooo beyond AMAZING
    but what touched me even more was like
    what they saidddddd i was soo inspirationall
    took everything to another world!
    when they dance i can feel their love and passion for it
    and i feel like that is how every dancer should be
    i loveeddd it

  • @VideoAssembly
    @VideoAssembly 14 лет назад

    How do you thumb this down? The effort and creativity is stupendous.

  • @Haiti4lyf
    @Haiti4lyf 13 лет назад

    OMG the last dance piece with all the dancers..... LOVE IT!!!!

  • @jjlara28
    @jjlara28 11 лет назад +1

    straight chills from the art these guys always produce! frantic much love! mzk

  • @RichardCornelia91
    @RichardCornelia91 14 лет назад

    very inspirational stuff,i watch this before i head out to dance practice.Puts a smile and a can do attitude on my face everytime

  • @BenBulbasaur
    @BenBulbasaur 13 лет назад +2

    11:01 anyone else noticed that it was choreographed by Harry Shum Jr.? That's the asian in glee

  • @nirz63
    @nirz63 3 года назад

    The LXD received the longest standing ovation in TED history for this performance.

  • @OTKP
    @OTKP 14 лет назад

    it is amazing to see all these amazing dance styles come together

  • @Akbao
    @Akbao 14 лет назад

    classic music+street dance=perfect show!
    when i watch it i almost cry! amazing!

  • @AzLunny
    @AzLunny 14 лет назад

    This is very inspiring. I love the way these guys danced to the music that is actually not considered hip hop, but other than that, they were awesome. This video makes me want to dance like them.

  • @key383me
    @key383me 14 лет назад

    I ♥ the music in the last performance with everybody in it!

  • @Sumguyoverthere
    @Sumguyoverthere 14 лет назад

    I cried when I saw this. Just amazing. Its like this is what kids like me need. who don't have a studio to dance in, or are learning in there basement watching youtube videos. Just amazing.

  • @simon-gy1ow
    @simon-gy1ow 5 лет назад

    It's already 2019 but this is still amazing. I watched this in 2010 on our television.

  • @SHEABUDDHA
    @SHEABUDDHA 3 года назад

    When this released, I probably watched this 20 times....this is nostalgia and I can't believe 2010 is nostalgia now. 🤯🌠❤❤ this is still incredible to watch!

  • @heyltherel98
    @heyltherel98 11 лет назад

    I like how Madd Chadd walks casually into the stage, not doing his robot walk. . .yet :)

  • @njiakweli
    @njiakweli 14 лет назад

    the group performance is magical!..melodic!! out of this world!

  • @ShaydenPanda
    @ShaydenPanda 14 лет назад

    For those who listen to them, Metro Station's Music Video 'Shake It' is a miniscule window into what this kind of ability can show. These people are Artists in their truest form. They have worked hard, and most likely suffered for this, to have this kind of ability after discovering this talent of theirs.
    These people are some of the few true and great Artists of our day and age.
    And they are finally getting the recognition they deserve.

  • @woydzeck
    @woydzeck 13 лет назад

    I'm so tired of street dancing acts, but these guys finally brought something new to the table.
    Insanely innovative, amazing !!!
    It was time to somebody do what they did.
    PERFECT!!!

  • @Sheep9ate
    @Sheep9ate 14 лет назад

    THE WHOLE WORLD NEEDS TO SEE THIS.
    This is the FUTURE. This style of dance can NOT be taught
    Unlike, ballet. This will and should take over from ballet at some point
    It is even more beautiful and more inspiring.
    They're right. Dance is EVOLVING. We need to sit up
    AND TAKE NOTICE OF THESE PEOPLE.
    LXD.

  • @Fayt9
    @Fayt9 13 лет назад

    People who love to dance not because it's 'cool' but because they look at it as art. That, I can respect.

  • @neatnita95
    @neatnita95 13 лет назад

    Just ran across this on Harry Shum's tumblr. This was awesome. All of you guys are beyond talented! LXD is incredible!

  • @Pheyt14
    @Pheyt14 14 лет назад

    Song at 11:00, where the guy with the glasses comes out, is truly amazing. If you a true dancer, even if you are not, you would greatly appreciate this.

  • @dancerxxgirl4life
    @dancerxxgirl4life 13 лет назад

    I just started getting into the LXD and I have to say I am Already Blown Away!! they are freaking AMAZING!!!

  • @Bluestyler92
    @Bluestyler92 14 лет назад

    they express themselves excellently with their moves. they've truly brought dancing to the next level, superhuman. i'm moved by their dances.

  • @big221190
    @big221190 13 лет назад

    I love it, I live for hip hop, and dance itself ..
    the LXD are to be congratulated, scraped together dancers of all ages and ethnicities, and created something unique, it's just beautiful what you're doing ..
    Carry on personal strength.
    a hug from Portugal *

  • @BumbleBeat21
    @BumbleBeat21 12 лет назад +3

    Holy shit! Choreographed by Harry Shum Jr. That asian dancer guy from Glee..
    Oh and nice music to dance to, btw!

    • @upsych1042
      @upsych1042 4 года назад

      @NATALIE WEISS Yes, Harry Shum Jr and Christopher Scott were actually the choreographers of LXD.

  • @aprildelapaz
    @aprildelapaz 14 лет назад

    the dude that dances w/ the violin is effing SICK.

  • @omgstoptakingnames
    @omgstoptakingnames 12 лет назад

    i'll be honest, i thought this video was just gonna be another break dancing video. people doing a couple cool moves that we've all seen before. but no this was something else, this was art. these guys don't dance to impress, they dance to express. bravo

  • @LynxLee
    @LynxLee 14 лет назад

    Simply incredible! Love it how they mix up Classical Music and these amazing Dances!!

  • @sephiroth87932
    @sephiroth87932 13 лет назад

    8:44 i'm working on right now. Thank god he show'd it slowly. I'm glad they dont look down upon people learning how to dance through videos. I always got hate because of it.

  • @ClAcKeRzW
    @ClAcKeRzW 13 лет назад

    Glad dance is evolving in the right direction. Hip hop may be about the struggle, but this is how that "struggle" pays off in the end. Flawless performance.

  • @KnightCharon
    @KnightCharon 12 лет назад

    I love the way the dancers are able to tell stories in there flow.
    And there ability to spin like that is amazing.
    I wonder if they get headache from that? :)

  • @abhishekdas4944
    @abhishekdas4944 12 лет назад

    reali loved wat john m chu said bout street dance culture! makes me proud of being a hip hop dancer! and this video is truly inspirational ! street dancin on violins and cellos.....whoaaaaaa!

  • @Menuki
    @Menuki 14 лет назад

    The music doesn't change their moves, but i makes us see them as something different.

  • @sm1rza
    @sm1rza 3 года назад +2

    someone answer this for me "Based on the video you just saw, whose philosophy of Dance do you most align with and why?"

  • @molewizard
    @molewizard 11 лет назад

    Where was TakeSomeCrime?
    Can't have an internet dancing video without that dude. He IS internet dancing.

  • @whirlwindAs
    @whirlwindAs 14 лет назад

    OMFG, I allmost cry at the end when the TED assistance stood up :'o

  • @ashieboy1995
    @ashieboy1995 13 лет назад

    LMAO. Kid David's facial expressions when Lil C was performing from 9:45

  • @osvaldomuseta
    @osvaldomuseta 4 года назад +1

    We really need The LXD back like for real.

  • @Cel12
    @Cel12 13 лет назад

    I love how they make break dancing look so awesome with classical music!

  • @alvo6314
    @alvo6314 13 лет назад

    uhh why doesn't this have more views?! this is AMAZING!! LXD is so sick!!

  • @ehm2943
    @ehm2943 6 лет назад +1

    This is a live performance of dance + music -i believe nathan is performing too. John Chu should create A broadway musical version of lxd much like once but so much better with live musicians (nathan must be there) + dancers (lxd of course). I will be the first one to buy front tickets here in la. I'm partial to PANTAGES of course😬.and obtw, dragon fireworks of ph has a must have pyrotechnics firework rendition of humanity in motion u folks can perform in synch with. They performed during 2015 Hannover world competition and won. IT WAS AWESOME and would be a sight to see u all perform. The best of all artist live - via dance, orchestra + fireworks 💥. HUMANITY IN MOTION 😍

  • @DeonneMorris
    @DeonneMorris 5 лет назад

    I was held captive from beginning to end. Thank you. This is social evolution in front of us.

  • @MBCsMajor
    @MBCsMajor 13 лет назад

    as a dancer i say everything done and said is so perfect and true

  • @GlennEleveld
    @GlennEleveld 14 лет назад

    That was really moving! The performance touched my heart so much that I stopped breathing voor a couple of minutes......... It was "THAT ARTISTIC"