Dancers are Keerigan Rudd and Felicia Li. Song is “In My Skin”. Event is Swingover 2024 in Orlando, Florida. #westcoastswing #improv #dance #competition
I have actually wondered how some of them aren't angry at the end of a dance. Sometimes the lead is not a clear lead. And that can really mess with the follow. Sometimes the follow isn't as interesting as the lead and that's also an issue. 🤷♀️
But after watching and studying the competitions in full length for just a tiny bit, I have seen a comradery that surpasses any frustration I imagine. I have come to admire the art as a very fulfilling competitive sport.
@@judifrancy6732 Oh, I think the overall atmosphere is just too fun and lighthearted, for people to get easily annoyed over small mishaps. And one always has the choice to stick to dancing with a regular partner, after all. I mean, no one is forced to enter into competitions with random pairings and if one has a hard time adapting to strangers or just doesn't enjoy the element of chance that brings with it...one would just not do it, I would imagine.
I would dance with him, because he gives clear cues, and shows concern and care for his partner. Watches every move she makes, reads her well, thinks of her not just himself.
It wouldn’t be about intimate LOVE, it’s about connection. The joy of being in sync with another human. & the end of the day that’s all anyone really needs.
Not everyone understands that. It’s actually quite awkward to dance with someone and be expressive when they are seeking romance instead of expressing themselves as “dance artists “
I used to dance country and ballroom almost every week in my twenties and then salsa in my thirties. I can't remember the last time I danced but I do miss it so much. It's so effortless when you have a really good partner!!
This guy is a great dance partner for anyone. I saw another video where he was dancing with a different woman and they were awesome together! Great chemistry! ❤💃🕺
Justo eso le comentaba a mi esposo el día de ayer. Keerigan hace lucir a cada una de sus parejas de baile!! Es genial! 😊 Me gusta mucho verlo bailar !! ❤
@@kristianbjrnjensen5388 this is quite literally the PERFECT place to make the analogy that "It takes 2 to Tango" Meaning, Keerigan helps make his partner the star, to be a great hero you need a great villian, to be a great dancer, you need a great dance parter, i dont think you are giving Keerigan the credit he deserves
It’s pretty crazy how amazing a good partner is when it comes to dancing. I’m not a dancer, but a friend of a friend asked me to dance with him one night in Nashville. I didn’t know he meant shag! I had never done it in my life. But he led the way and made it so easy for me to pick up on it! We even got applause at the end of the song, and he asked me if I’d done it before. Nope, just had a good partner!
Is shag also a different style of dance like West Coast swing before where I come from shag has a different meaning & often when a guy asks you to dance it does mean shag but if you haven’t done it before you probably wouldn’t be posting about it here like this!? 😮
I watch all the time but don't normally comment. I had to with this performance as it was so romantic and elegant. I find it amazing that you do so well without practice or knowing the music in advance.
I feel like when you are in sync in any kind of creative way with someone you do fall in love a little bit, for the moment you're sharing with that person. But that's also true for any vulnerable moment you share with a stranger, so it can be that you fall in love with everyone you dance with and also not so serious in the long run when you do it all the time.
It’s interesting to watch, because the follow has the more embellished & dramatic moves, but they can only do as much as the lead is able to indicate (in unchoreographed dances at least). You can’t always SEE the lead giving cues, but you really can here. I love it!
The reason why non-dancers say that is because they genuinely have no idea what it's like to have to form chemistry with someone you just met and have your hearts completely open up onto your sleeve and mesh together on the stage... They don't understand it just because it might look like you are in love, really, you're more like two souls, completely vulnerable and open and raw.. the acting isn't even acting, because it's brought out of true feeling... They don't get what an emotional, amazing, terrifying experience it is.... And the utter magic we all feel on stage... God, I'd seriously do anything to perform again... Life is so bleak without it ❤
I love watching you dance, especially getting a peek at the tattoo on your ankle. It's a fun surprise to glimpse a "secret" side to someone who seems like a very straight laced, boy nextdoor type. My little sister has a tattoo on her calf that most don't get to see and no one would suspect she was the "type" to have body art, not even me and we grew up together! I don't have any tattoos of my own, but I love to see the artwork people choose and the stories behind it. You and your partner dance so beautifully together, so sensual and heartfelt even though it's a random pairing ❤
I don't know anything about dancing but this girl controls her movements and makes very artistic poses with her body. Some of these thumbnails looked like someone just biffed it😮
Oh my God, the choreography improvisational as it is is absolutely gorgeous in this dance. The beautiful synchronicity of you guys is just bonkers. I watched this several times. Beautiful
My husband an I danced like that for years! We were so in sync in all types of dances! We would clear the floor! We were really 👍 good together! If I say so myself! Our kids used to love watching us…. Memories 🌹🌹
Honestly this channel made me realise WCS was the dance style I really wanted to learn most and now I'm taking classes and. It's unbelievable how intense partnered dances with a stranger can be lol.
It takes an expert dancer to be able to dance successfully with unknown dancers.....this man makes any partner look good and that makes him a great dancer🎉
I love seeing people dancing like this so smooth and elegant, and so together n BEAUTIFUL WWAAUU 😍 LOVE YA'LL VERY MUCH GUY'S ❤️ 😘 💕. YOU DEFINITELY MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY..CONGRATULATIONS.
I love watching him dance and the ladies he dances with are just marvelous and can move their bodies so good. If I try what they did I would be in the hospital for sure after three seconds. ❤❤❤❤❤
There is a difference between romantic chemistry and dance chemistry. These two have that dance chemistry. When you come across a great partner, dance is magical.
I have always wanted to be able to dance like that. I’m not coordinated at all. But, I’ve watched this clip multiple times and I think even I might be able to dance a little if I was paired up with him. He’s so self confident and the fluidity of his body language is addictive. I’d love to get to dance with him. ❤
I am so fascinated by this way of dance its easy to get lost in your videos, thank you for taking us along for the ride. I hope to someday have a chance to do this.
My late husband would have loved doing that. He loved to show off his dancing partners. He said, "All women are diamonds it is the man's job to show her off."
Esos movimientos suaves y sensuales son solo de él!!! Perfecto al ejecutar su baile e increible al acoplarse al movimiento de su pareja!!! Eres genial!! Bravo!!!👏👏👏❤❤❤
Hahaha, it's true. I always think: 'They have such amazing chemistry, how do they not fall in love with each other??'
I have actually wondered how some of them aren't angry at the end of a dance. Sometimes the lead is not a clear lead. And that can really mess with the follow. Sometimes the follow isn't as interesting as the lead and that's also an issue. 🤷♀️
But after watching and studying the competitions in full length for just a tiny bit, I have seen a comradery that surpasses any frustration I imagine. I have come to admire the art as a very fulfilling competitive sport.
@@judifrancy6732
Oh, I think the overall atmosphere is just too fun and lighthearted, for people to get easily annoyed over small mishaps.
And one always has the choice to stick to dancing with a regular partner, after all. I mean, no one is forced to enter into competitions with random pairings and if one has a hard time adapting to strangers or just doesn't enjoy the element of chance that brings with it...one would just not do it, I would imagine.
Great to see you doing new things K!
My daddy taught me to dance to his direction....so cool!!!!
I would dance with him, because he gives clear cues, and shows concern and care for his partner. Watches every move she makes, reads her well, thinks of her not just himself.
Yes!!! Hesitant follower here. His cues are so intuitive.
I agree; I love to see people treat Dance as an art form
Sounds like he would make a good life partner too.. he must be married already. Lol
It wouldn’t be about intimate LOVE, it’s about connection. The joy of being in sync with another human. & the end of the day that’s all anyone really needs.
Not everyone understands that. It’s actually quite awkward to dance with someone and be expressive when they are seeking romance instead of expressing themselves as “dance artists “
Exactly!
Her grace and elegance play beautifully off your lightheartedness and creativity. Gorgeous!
I'm expecting she had ballet training. ?
Honestly, I think it's just you give off such a romantic and calm vibe
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I used to dance country and ballroom almost every week in my twenties and then salsa in my thirties. I can't remember the last time I danced but I do miss it so much. It's so effortless when you have a really good partner!!
@tinahickman6300 why not start again? It’s kind of like riding a bike, except more nuanced. Still…sad to waste this talent on a memory
That last move was lit.
This guy is a great dance partner for anyone. I saw another video where he was dancing with a different woman and they were awesome together! Great chemistry! ❤💃🕺
Dude you just got it you make it look so easy
Butter
I could dance with him for days...he makes every one of his partners shine...great job K❤
Ikr I love watching Kerrigan 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Justo eso le comentaba a mi esposo el día de ayer. Keerigan hace lucir a cada una de sus parejas de baile!!
Es genial! 😊 Me gusta mucho verlo bailar !! ❤
Actually I think, the partners shine more than he does... It is, if he some times only moves around , while the partners make the interesting moves.
Keerigan is a true badass. I've watched may of his videos. Props to you, K. You're awesome with every partner I've seen you dance with.
@@kristianbjrnjensen5388 this is quite literally the PERFECT place to make the analogy that "It takes 2 to Tango"
Meaning, Keerigan helps make his partner the star, to be a great hero you need a great villian, to be a great dancer, you need a great dance parter, i dont think you are giving Keerigan the credit he deserves
I like the subtil cues given with each other's hands, and following up to that with unknown partners and songs?
Amazing guys, amazing.
It’s pretty crazy how amazing a good partner is when it comes to dancing. I’m not a dancer, but a friend of a friend asked me to dance with him one night in Nashville. I didn’t know he meant shag! I had never done it in my life. But he led the way and made it so easy for me to pick up on it! We even got applause at the end of the song, and he asked me if I’d done it before. Nope, just had a good partner!
So true!!!
Is shag also a different style of dance like West Coast swing before where I come from shag has a different meaning & often when a guy asks you to dance it does mean shag but if you haven’t done it before you probably wouldn’t be posting about it here like this!? 😮
@@georgiheathen1282- Lol. Basic internet search. It's from the Carolinas (United States). Quit being gross.
They're so in sync. ❤❤❤❤beautiful together and the dancing was great. ❤❤❤
He's so awesome, gentleman, I could dance with him. ❤❤❤
😮👍👍👍👍
I watch all the time but don't normally comment. I had to with this performance as it was so romantic and elegant. I find it amazing that you do so well without practice or knowing the music in advance.
please we need the full version!
I feel like when you are in sync in any kind of creative way with someone you do fall in love a little bit, for the moment you're sharing with that person. But that's also true for any vulnerable moment you share with a stranger, so it can be that you fall in love with everyone you dance with and also not so serious in the long run when you do it all the time.
Dancing with someone you've never met can turn out really nice!! Good job.❤❤
Great job!
Beautiful the way you two are in sync with each other.
I agree 💯🔥💜
I would never be able to do this, but that is why I love watching your Shorts. I live vicariously through them. lol
It always amazes me, this spontaneous chemistry in these improvisations
God bless you are a great dancer! Every Woman you dance with is phenomenally unique & you keep bringing it💯😍👏👏👏
Her turns are lovely
Obvious history of ballet.
It's amazing how they can do that!
Imma say this right now imma watch every video and like them all mark my words
And finished the RUclips shorts love what ur doing brother please keep it up
@austinchastain1130 thanks for all your support! Glad you enjoy them!
@@keeriganruddWCS ofc please keep up the dancing man I love what ur doing especially they amazing dancers ur with love it
I love seeing these pop up more and more on my feed, thanks for spreading the WCS gospel! 👏
Love the talented dancers of West Coast Swing!
She's amazing!!!
They both are!
I need the FULL version 😍🥹👏🏼👏🏼
Same 😍😍
Here to
Heart melted 😊😊
It’s interesting to watch, because the follow has the more embellished & dramatic moves, but they can only do as much as the lead is able to indicate (in unchoreographed dances at least). You can’t always SEE the lead giving cues, but you really can here. I love it!
How on earth do you synchronize the little movements so well?? Like the little funky step when y'all are side by side? Fantastic!
DEADASS I WOULD ACTUALLY FALL IN LOVE
Wow...just wow.
The reason why non-dancers say that is because they genuinely have no idea what it's like to have to form chemistry with someone you just met and have your hearts completely open up onto your sleeve and mesh together on the stage... They don't understand it just because it might look like you are in love, really, you're more like two souls, completely vulnerable and open and raw.. the acting isn't even acting, because it's brought out of true feeling... They don't get what an emotional, amazing, terrifying experience it is.... And the utter magic we all feel on stage... God, I'd seriously do anything to perform again... Life is so bleak without it ❤
❤ASK HIM …
Why did you stop, if it's not too personal?
I like to watch people dancing....
This couple is beautiful!❤
I love watching you dance, especially getting a peek at the tattoo on your ankle. It's a fun surprise to glimpse a "secret" side to someone who seems like a very straight laced, boy nextdoor type. My little sister has a tattoo on her calf that most don't get to see and no one would suspect she was the "type" to have body art, not even me and we grew up together! I don't have any tattoos of my own, but I love to see the artwork people choose and the stories behind it. You and your partner dance so beautifully together, so sensual and heartfelt even though it's a random pairing ❤
This is stunning, oh I'd love to get into this❤ such a beautiful form of art. You always leave us wanting more Keerigan!
Omg don't end it there!! I need to see the rest!!
Stunning.
your dances always gives me butterflies! such a joy to watch!
Very unique & creative moves
Absolutely. That is the whole beauty of WC Swing. If you have the moves, you can dance it with any partner.
I couldn't dance like that full stop 🤣😂 I watch cause I'm jealous of the talent lol
I don't know anything about dancing but this girl controls her movements and makes very artistic poses with her body. Some of these thumbnails looked like someone just biffed it😮
Real dancing is very beautifil. I just throw my arms around and bounce a lot when I'm in a club 😂
I like your dancing soooo much ❤
Oh my God, the choreography improvisational as it is is absolutely gorgeous in this dance. The beautiful synchronicity of you guys is just bonkers.
I watched this several times. Beautiful
My husband an I danced like that for years! We were so in sync in all types of dances! We would clear the floor! We were really 👍 good together! If I say so myself! Our kids used to love watching us…. Memories 🌹🌹
Honestly this channel made me realise WCS was the dance style I really wanted to learn most and now I'm taking classes and. It's unbelievable how intense partnered dances with a stranger can be lol.
It takes an expert dancer to be able to dance successfully with unknown dancers.....this man makes any partner look good and that makes him a great dancer🎉
I once was a dance instructor for Fred Astaire Dance Studio and I know what it takes to be a good dancer. Man, you are really a great dancer. 🎉
This is SUPERB! The Vibes again! 😮
I cant stop watching him. Always a pleasant and peaceful face 😊
Beautiful flow and synchronicity...
I love seeing people dancing like this so smooth and elegant, and so together n BEAUTIFUL WWAAUU 😍 LOVE YA'LL VERY MUCH GUY'S ❤️ 😘 💕. YOU DEFINITELY MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY..CONGRATULATIONS.
The best dancing is when both dancers can quickly establish a connection. It’s a Moment and it’s a beautiful thing!
Beautiful!
Wonderfully done! Beautiful dancers!
The drop is everything beautiful
I love watching him dance and the ladies he dances with are just marvelous and can move their bodies so good. If I try what they did I would be in the hospital for sure after three seconds. ❤❤❤❤❤
A strong lead... he can create that connection with a dancer who can follow!
Oh wow! This gave me the feels for sure! Goosebumps! 😍🥹
They are so graceful! ❤😊
Beautiful and harmonious!
You both shining stars in this dance 🎉
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.
All your partner's are such hood dancers, too.such a pleasure to watch.
I love the dances and how smooth they are. Awesome to watch.
So cool..dude you give Texans a good name..you are a badass dancer and ur partner aways seems to fall in place..cheers..
Sensational 😊
She was a gem!!
So beautiful I can't stop watching ❤😭
There is a difference between romantic chemistry and dance chemistry. These two have that dance chemistry. When you come across a great partner, dance is magical.
I have always wanted to be able to dance like that. I’m not coordinated at all. But, I’ve watched this clip multiple times and I think even I might be able to dance a little if I was paired up with him. He’s so self confident and the fluidity of his body language is addictive. I’d love to get to dance with him. ❤
From one ballerina to another, she definitely has classically trained ballerina in her repertoire 💓
I am so fascinated by this way of dance its easy to get lost in your videos, thank you for taking us along for the ride. I hope to someday have a chance to do this.
Graceful and elegant.
They're definitely communicating well!
I just don’t know how you can predict each other’s moves, when to give and when to go, so easily and smooth; especially when simultaneously together.
Beautiful
So graceful ,good form the both of you did a beautiful job
Nice. Graceful. Still spunky with surprises. 💫🧘♀️💞
My late husband would have loved doing that. He loved to show off his dancing partners. He said, "All women are diamonds it is the man's job to show her off."
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Absolutely beautiful
Esos movimientos suaves y sensuales son solo de él!!!
Perfecto al ejecutar su baile e increible al acoplarse al movimiento de su pareja!!!
Eres genial!! Bravo!!!👏👏👏❤❤❤
He’s a really good lead 👍🏼❣️
AWESOME ABSOLUTELY AWESOME BEAUTIFUL FOOT WORK....WELL DONE...KEEP IT UP....
GORGEOUS❣️
Simply mesmerizing!!!
So beautiful! I love these videos!
I love these improved dances❤❤❤❤
They used to compete together so they are not strangers. They know each other and their moves well.
This guy must slay
Would love to see the full version of this one, please post soon!
I love everything about this
Beautiful moves ❤️
LOVE this one!! Soooo gorgeous & sensual without being tacky….
The way they move to the mood of the music is really neat. Most guys don't pick this up at all.
Beautiful!!
He's a good leader; my brothers used to make me dance with them. They would say, just follow me ❤ I miss them so much😂
I wanna hear the song “I wanna dance with somebody” bc it would match perfect to the concept!! ❤
Or "Save the Last Dance for Me" by Michael Buble...Love his voice and addresses, yes, go dance and go have fun, but remember who you go home to.
STUNNING. ❤