For everyone who is commenting saying they have no passion, look more closely to the WAY they move and their facial expressions!!! It's portraying an abusive relationship! If you are so blind as not to see the amazing work they're doing then you don't know the art of dance really well.
Those of you who are saying she doesn't have any emotion... it's supposed to be that way. She is supposed to look numb. The guy is supposed to look mean, forceful. It was a beautiful dance.
This is a beyond beautiful and accurate depiction of a relationship where he is manipulative, hurtful, and sucks every ounce of energy our of her.. but she allows this to happen because no matter the pain she endures for him she cannot help but fall back into the comfortable and usual rhythms with him. She cannot help but love him, and you can tell that she might not want to.. but she is helpless. She is helplessly in love, and he takes full advantage. Beautiful dance.
I love how you expect that phrase to mean "you're so special that I can't help but falling in love with you", but they changed it so it will mean a guy is almost forcing her to fall in love with him and there's nothing she can do... At least that's what I understood. Also great technique, they're both very talented
I have loved this dance since the first time I saw it back in 2010 and I always come back and watch it because it is so hauntingly beautiful. But it always disheartens me to read comments on this video about how they're "destined" for each other and how this is so "romantic". This is an abusive relationship and there is nothing romantic about it. It's not the abused party's fault they they are in love with someone who hurts them, but no one is "meant to be" with somebody who abuses them, it is a tragedy that many times, they cannot get away, and that many times, don't realize that they can or should. And the fact that she "ends up with him" at the end of the dance is heartbreaking, not romantic.
Stunning take on the meaning of this song. I take it to be an abusive or toxic relationship, and it's clear that he's abusing her but when he tries to leave, she's so afraid to be without him, that she begs him to stay. Brings me to tears. Absolutely stellar.
This was choreographed beautifully. The entire dance I was enamored with their relationship and how he was pulling her or lifting her. The amazing part to me is that they did such lifts with her looking so limp in his arms. Most if the time in lifts you have to have all your muscles tightened for the lifter(s) to hold you for very long. Don't even get me started on her acting skills, most people underestimate the active skills needed for a convincing dance and she went over and above what my expectations would have been. His transition for the beginning to the end was nothing to ignore either. He started out very simple with everything he was doing. He seemed almost innocent, but as the dance went on he started to show calm anger which, I don't know about you, is scarier than expressive anger. All in all this is one of the best performances up have seen in a long while.
People are being so critical about the technique. Dancing isn't all about technique!! It's about PASSION. They are obviously passionate about what they are doing!! This dance is beautiful is so many ways... It's strong and painful and vulnerable and beautiful and understandable. They aren't even adults and the feeling they put into it is amazing. It truly took my breath away.
Oh my goodness! This piece is ABSOLUTELY BREATH-TAKING! The female dancer is one of the best that I've seen in a long time. I can't believe your skill set, girl! If I tried to look so drained and controlled, it wouldn't come out a quarter as good. You are amazing! Don't let any of these ignorant fools make you believe any different...they just don't have an eye for art, and very obviously don't see what the piece is about.
I caught on to the concept of this dance very quickly. It was like she was in a trance. No matter how poorly he treated (or handled) her, she kept falling back into the trance of "love" Simply stunning with a hard hitting message.
First time through I thought wow contemporary dance usually portrays more passion or emotion, I thought she looked disconnected and numb, that her facial expressions lacked feeling and that she was just performing the movements and moving through a memorized routine with no heart and I realized by the end and watching it again that's what it's portraying that being bounded to a relationship that isn't healthy can emotionally harden your heart cause you to feel unlike yourself and you can feel shackled to repetitive movements in a continuous cycle and that what you think is love might not be and you can't help but keep falling into the comfortable routine or security of someone you thought you loved that leaving would hurt more than staying. And so at first glance you think this routine isnt capturing anything when really it is done beautifully and very in tune with the message and story, such captivating movements that's beautifully tragic :) great legs and feet arches.
I just happened upon this watching random dance videos, and I am blown away! The dance and the cover of the song really put a whole new spin on the words. Beautiful dancers they totally sold me on the emotion and the choreo was great with the abusive and the tender touches. Beautiful.
wow this dance was so captivating. The story and flow of it kept me watching for more. The way the guy was so emotionless and cold and the way the girl seemed to be helpless and longing to be with him even though she is just being tossed around in their relationship. Very awesome dance
This dance is beautiful. It's the reason I love this song. I can't hear this song without thinking of this dance. The original take on it is beautiful, as is the execution
The first time I saw this a few years ago, I didn't quite understand this dance. Now every time I watch it I love it more and find new reasons to appreciate. Absolutely beautiful and powerful beyond words.
No one should be judged on their bodies- thin, large, whatever..... what should be watched is the beauty of the piece and this was beautiful. It shouldnt matter if ur legs are twigs or trunks. I'm very thin and I appreciate it when ppl take me for my dancing and not my body type. Good job, this was a WONDERFUL dance:)
I watch this every time I have doubts about dancing, I watch this video. It pushes me to keep going, I hope someday to effect someone with my dancing as much as this has affected me. It's so powerful, every single time I watch it, tears come to my eyes.
Omg the feelings that I got from just watching this dance. Just watching the whole story unfold as they dance. I could see and feel the sadness and lust for something you cant have. I cant even explain all the feelings i received after watching this amazingly spectacular dance. i loved it .
Agreed. The feel of this dance almost makes you feel uncomfortable to watch it; like you're watching someone being abused without being able to do anything about it. I love that the choreographer used this extremely powerful version of the song. Absolutely beautiful.
I really really love this dance, and the way it is performed. She moves with such fragility that the contrast when he pushes her around is even more striking. I could just watch this over and over again!
It's a depiction of an abusive relationship. His domination, her resistance but ultimate resignation to her situation. You can see her helplessness, her feeling that she needs him but also the knowledge that it's not healthy but her inability to leave, it's a very powerful piece especially for anyone who's ever been through that.
Amazing... This dance has almost brought me to tears. The emotions in this piece are phenomenal. Incredible how such an ugly concept can bring such a beautiful dance, great job
Love the dance :) It's a bittersweet performance. I like how the dancers, the clothing, and the choreography fit the message of an abusive relationship. This song once was a love song to me but the way they interpreted it was eye opening and very true. I liked how the moved were simple yet very unique in expressing the painful things in this type of relationship. The emotion was great and the female version of this song is even better. Especially the part of the song, when she says, "Take my ha
This is soooooo good! I watch this dance sooo much! I can watch it over and over again. You both did such an amazing job. I love the moves and the song. This is so incredible!
this piece had me in complete tearss.. its so beautiful. her emotion and tecnhique is incredible. it seems like he is abusive in the relationship but she is so in love with him that she cant let him go and she'll let him walk all over herrrr .. keep up the good work this was absolutely amazing!!!
And this is why art is so great! We all watched the exact same routine, but had different reactions to it. And thanks! I think I've had this screen name for just about everything for the last 10 years or so. =)
if you are a competitive dancer......the story is very clear......it makes perfect sense and going with what Heather was saying, it is an abusive relationship, a relationship that she cant help being in because she cant help being in love with him although he is abusive. The choreography is INCREDIBLE!! So congratulations Erin Novak-Lustig for a brilliant piece
I'm a dancer too, and this is just beautiful. I loved the relationship you two showed and the emotion throughout the whole dance. Just wonderful work. (:
If you've ever been in an abusive/toxic relationship, this strikes home. It shows all the emotion and the song choice was perfect, deeply haunting. Its been years but I keep coming back to this video. This is brilliantly performed, the choreography, I think could be better constructed and more fluid but I think it's allowed to be a little sloppy cuz that's what those relationships are, a hot effing mess and anyone who's been there knows exactly what I'm talking about.
The dancers made the story very clear, even though the music choice was intended for a different story! So lovely, choreography and dancing was incredible.
so.beautiful. i love the costumes, too. so many people at competitions think they need skanky feathers and sequins and shit. these people look so real and they're showing their talent. amazing.
I have had a high metabolism for the longest time and know what your going through. But let me tell you that this was so beautiful. Absolutely gorgeous! It made me cry.
Alot of people are saying the want wasn't there, but she seems like she is portraying that she doesn't want to be with him, I think it's showing an abusive relationship, the way he grabs her, he's into her but she's not into him. This is so beautiful, I love it.
COMPLETELY different then what I thought it was gonna be. totally amazing and wonderful and sad and such a cool twist and beautiful dancers and actors.
I commented on this a long time ago, making fun of the way both of these people looked, and I just wanted to say that I was wrong to do that. This had me in tears, both then and now, and I can't believe I was able to focus on anything other than the passion and quality that I just rewatched. This is unbelievably amazing, and to the two people in this video, you executed this perfectly, and I'm sorry for what I said. P.S. I left the comment there, because I think that hiding your mistakes is stupid and childish, and also not the point of this comment, which is why this is a "p.s."
I understand completely. When I was a freshman and sophomore in high school, I was soo skinny. People used to comment on it and friends used to call me anorexic, jokingly of course, but it still bothered me. I was perfectly healthy; I just had high metabolism like you. It's just that age. Don't pay attention to all the hate. You did an amazing job in this dance, it's one of my favorites! :)
You get the unexpected morphed meaning. He drags her down, and lifts her up. It's clearly a toxic (abusive) relationship, she doesn't want to love him? Or maybe she is trying to love him. Or even used to love him. She goes through the motions a few times with him. The way I interpret it. She loves him, but she hates it. He tries to hold her, she stays for a minute. She's just numb.
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For everyone who is commenting saying they have no passion, look more closely to the WAY they move and their facial expressions!!! It's portraying an abusive relationship! If you are so blind as not to see the amazing work they're doing then you don't know the art of dance really well.
Omg, i totally see it. I am so glad I am not the only one who sees it.
Agreed! They did so well I hate him cause he's so convincing and she oh boy her faces I choke up every time!
I can totally see that look at the way he grabs her
Exactly. They were just great.
this is probably my favorite dance. it leaves me speachless every time i watch it. strong message, strong dancers, perfect song.
Those of you who are saying she doesn't have any emotion... it's supposed to be that way. She is supposed to look numb. The guy is supposed to look mean, forceful. It was a beautiful dance.
This is a beyond beautiful and accurate depiction of a relationship where he is manipulative, hurtful, and sucks every ounce of energy our of her.. but she allows this to happen because no matter the pain she endures for him she cannot help but fall back into the comfortable and usual rhythms with him. She cannot help but love him, and you can tell that she might not want to.. but she is helpless. She is helplessly in love, and he takes full advantage. Beautiful dance.
I've probably watched this dance over 50 times and I'm still speechless. Absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking. You both are amazing!!!
Pure solid dance! Not a lot of tricks, not too much turning, pure amazement. And the emotion was fantabulous.
Wow, this gives me chills. Amazingly, portrays how an abusive relationship works.
I love how you expect that phrase to mean "you're so special that I can't help but falling in love with you", but they changed it so it will mean a guy is almost forcing her to fall in love with him and there's nothing she can do... At least that's what I understood. Also great technique, they're both very talented
I got that this dance represents an abusive relationship
Glamorous G exactly what I was thinking
Giannie Ruth exactly
nah. its more like the girl KNOWS the relationship is bad, but she "cant help ailing in love" with him..
Sisi Sb or its like hes forcing her to love him and then she actually ends up truly falling in love with him.
The connection.... I can't. This is amazing. No words. And it displays a story... a REAL story. Love it
this is the best lyrical dance I have ever seen. I have been teaching lyrical for 12 years. Nothing tops this.
Such a dark interpretation of the song; it's brilliant. I loved every moment of it and I'm just stunned at the story told through this dance.
I have loved this dance since the first time I saw it back in 2010 and I always come back and watch it because it is so hauntingly beautiful. But it always disheartens me to read comments on this video about how they're "destined" for each other and how this is so "romantic". This is an abusive relationship and there is nothing romantic about it. It's not the abused party's fault they they are in love with someone who hurts them, but no one is "meant to be" with somebody who abuses them, it is a tragedy that many times, they cannot get away, and that many times, don't realize that they can or should. And the fact that she "ends up with him" at the end of the dance is heartbreaking, not romantic.
Seriously. This is beyond beautiful. Any dance that can make me smile when it ends is incredible. GREAT technique, both of you.
Stunning take on the meaning of this song. I take it to be an abusive or toxic relationship, and it's clear that he's abusing her but when he tries to leave, she's so afraid to be without him, that she begs him to stay. Brings me to tears. Absolutely stellar.
This was choreographed beautifully. The entire dance I was enamored with their relationship and how he was pulling her or lifting her. The amazing part to me is that they did such lifts with her looking so limp in his arms. Most if the time in lifts you have to have all your muscles tightened for the lifter(s) to hold you for very long. Don't even get me started on her acting skills, most people underestimate the active skills needed for a convincing dance and she went over and above what my expectations would have been. His transition for the beginning to the end was nothing to ignore either. He started out very simple with everything he was doing. He seemed almost innocent, but as the dance went on he started to show calm anger which, I don't know about you, is scarier than expressive anger. All in all this is one of the best performances up have seen in a long while.
People are being so critical about the technique. Dancing isn't all about technique!! It's about PASSION. They are obviously passionate about what they are doing!! This dance is beautiful is so many ways... It's strong and painful and vulnerable and beautiful and understandable. They aren't even adults and the feeling they put into it is amazing. It truly took my breath away.
The emotions, the dance...I Balled like a baby!!
It was Absolutely Flawless!
i can watch this over and over again, definately the best contemp dance i've found on youtube
Oh my goodness! This piece is ABSOLUTELY BREATH-TAKING! The female dancer is one of the best that I've seen in a long time. I can't believe your skill set, girl! If I tried to look so drained and controlled, it wouldn't come out a quarter as good. You are amazing! Don't let any of these ignorant fools make you believe any different...they just don't have an eye for art, and very obviously don't see what the piece is about.
I caught on to the concept of this dance very quickly. It was like she was in a trance. No matter how poorly he treated (or handled) her, she kept falling back into the trance of "love" Simply stunning with a hard hitting message.
First time through I thought wow contemporary dance usually portrays more passion or emotion, I thought she looked disconnected and numb, that her facial expressions lacked feeling and that she was just performing the movements and moving through a memorized routine with no heart and I realized by the end and watching it again that's what it's portraying that being bounded to a relationship that isn't healthy can emotionally harden your heart cause you to feel unlike yourself and you can feel shackled to repetitive movements in a continuous cycle and that what you think is love might not be and you can't help but keep falling into the comfortable routine or security of someone you thought you loved that leaving would hurt more than staying. And so at first glance you think this routine isnt capturing anything when really it is done beautifully and very in tune with the message and story, such captivating movements that's beautifully tragic :) great legs and feet arches.
Heather Smith the dance is meant to show that he is forcing her to love him and she cant do nothing about it thags why she loom so numb
I just happened upon this watching random dance videos, and I am blown away! The dance and the cover of the song really put a whole new spin on the words. Beautiful dancers they totally sold me on the emotion and the choreo was great with the abusive and the tender touches. Beautiful.
wow this dance was so captivating. The story and flow of it kept me watching for more. The way the guy was so emotionless and cold and the way the girl seemed to be helpless and longing to be with him even though she is just being tossed around in their relationship. Very awesome dance
This dance is beautiful. It's the reason I love this song. I can't hear this song without thinking of this dance. The original take on it is beautiful, as is the execution
I cry every time I watch this... it's so beautiful. Both of you guys are gorgeous.
The first time I saw this a few years ago, I didn't quite understand this dance. Now every time I watch it I love it more and find new reasons to appreciate. Absolutely beautiful and powerful beyond words.
I agree!
this is by far the most amazing dance i have ever seen, you can not only see the emotions but also you can feel it.
No one should be judged on their bodies- thin, large, whatever..... what should be watched is the beauty of the piece and this was beautiful. It shouldnt matter if ur legs are twigs or trunks. I'm very thin and I appreciate it when ppl take me for my dancing and not my body type. Good job, this was a WONDERFUL dance:)
This is a BEAUTIFUL dance. The story is portrayed perfectly, the emotion is spot on. It's unexpected with the song but it works perfectly
Third time watching this morning alone. This is beautiful
Beyond Beautiful Choreograpghy and love the technique and the emotion of the dancers. I'm favouriting this one for sure!
SO POWERFUL.
their dancing makes the perfect message to the meaning of this song
Such a powerful dance with such a strong meaning
All I have to say is Kids, you did it AMAZING!!! I LOVED IT!!
Such gorgeous choreography with this, and the dancers are amazing with it. Over all beautiful
Now this is real dancing! True emotion and wonderful technique!
I watch this every time I have doubts about dancing, I watch this video. It pushes me to keep going, I hope someday to effect someone with my dancing as much as this has affected me. It's so powerful, every single time I watch it, tears come to my eyes.
That was amazing, I have never been so moved by choreography before like that!
Omg the feelings that I got from just watching this dance. Just watching the whole story unfold as they dance. I could see and feel the sadness and lust for something you cant have. I cant even explain all the feelings i received after watching this amazingly spectacular dance.
i loved it .
Agreed. The feel of this dance almost makes you feel uncomfortable to watch it; like you're watching someone being abused without being able to do anything about it. I love that the choreographer used this extremely powerful version of the song. Absolutely beautiful.
Lauren McFarland I had to stop about four times midway . At one point I felt sick about it. Every time he grabbed her I flinched
I really really love this dance, and the way it is performed. She moves with such fragility that the contrast when he pushes her around is even more striking. I could just watch this over and over again!
This is such a beautiful dance for the sort of negative view on it. So graceful and emotional... I miss dancing so much!
i have to say you are one of the most beatiful dancers i have seen in a long time!!
It's a depiction of an abusive relationship. His domination, her resistance but ultimate resignation to her situation. You can see her helplessness, her feeling that she needs him but also the knowledge that it's not healthy but her inability to leave, it's a very powerful piece especially for anyone who's ever been through that.
I am crying like I just watched a tragic movie about love and abuse. Well done!
A lot of lyrical dances are so over the top now, but this is so pure and honest. I love it
This was so beautiful.. I almost cried... This was great.
Amazing... This dance has almost brought me to tears. The emotions in this piece are phenomenal. Incredible how such an ugly concept can bring such a beautiful dance, great job
i could watch this ten times a day and still get goosebumps...amazing
Love the dance :) It's a bittersweet performance. I like how the dancers, the clothing, and the choreography fit the message of an abusive relationship. This song once was a love song to me but the way they interpreted it was eye opening and very true. I liked how the moved were simple yet very unique in expressing the painful things in this type of relationship. The emotion was great and the female version of this song is even better. Especially the part of the song, when she says, "Take my ha
This is soooooo good! I watch this dance sooo much! I can watch it over and over again. You both did such an amazing job. I love the moves and the song. This is so incredible!
He doesn't treat you well but you still can't help falling in love with him... beautiful!
I cannot stop watching this dance. It's more powerful to me every time.
this piece had me in complete tearss.. its so beautiful. her emotion and tecnhique is incredible. it seems like he is abusive in the relationship but she is so in love with him that she cant let him go and she'll let him walk all over herrrr .. keep up the good work this was absolutely amazing!!!
THIS WAS AMAZING LITTERALY THE BEST DANCE I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!!!
And this is why art is so great! We all watched the exact same routine, but had different reactions to it.
And thanks! I think I've had this screen name for just about everything for the last 10 years or so. =)
if you are a competitive dancer......the story is very clear......it makes perfect sense and going with what Heather was saying, it is an abusive relationship, a relationship that she cant help being in because she cant help being in love with him although he is abusive.
The choreography is INCREDIBLE!! So congratulations Erin Novak-Lustig for a brilliant piece
I'm a dancer too, and this is just beautiful. I loved the relationship you two showed and the emotion throughout the whole dance. Just wonderful work. (:
If you've ever been in an abusive/toxic relationship, this strikes home. It shows all the emotion and the song choice was perfect, deeply haunting. Its been years but I keep coming back to this video. This is brilliantly performed, the choreography, I think could be better constructed and more fluid but I think it's allowed to be a little sloppy cuz that's what those relationships are, a hot effing mess and anyone who's been there knows exactly what I'm talking about.
Beautiful choregraphy ! I felt the emotion on the scene, especially at the end :)
Good God, this is beautiful. No wonder you won first place. Props to you and props to your choreographer.
The dancers made the story very clear, even though the music choice was intended for a different story! So lovely, choreography and dancing was incredible.
ive never seen a dance to this song and when i saw it it just made me fall inlove with the song even more amazing
This is really gorgeous. Lovely performance
absolutely gorgeous they both had beautiful lines and extensions i could NOT find fault in this performance. well done! =]
This brought tears to my eyes. So beautiful. Choreography and the emotions in both dancers were brilliant
wow! Is all I can say about this! I could feel the emotion behind these moves! Talk about great passion, teamwork and muscle control.!:)
the choreography for that was amazing! they danced it perfectly!!!
This is probably the most heartbreaking-ly beautiful dance I have ever seen.
so.beautiful. i love the costumes, too. so many people at competitions think they need skanky feathers and sequins and shit. these people look so real and they're showing their talent. amazing.
So.. beautiful. Almost made me cry. And I never cry.
Amazing!!!! Great choreography! Great dancers! ;) loved it -3
I am extremely happy I clicked on this video.
absolutely beautiful, landing was amazing and you both told the story very well, i keep replaying it because its wonderful, amazing job(:
I have had a high metabolism for the longest time and know what your going through. But let me tell you that this was so beautiful. Absolutely gorgeous! It made me cry.
I just subscribed to this whole channel because all the dances are so powerful!!! Really make me think about life! You two were amazing together!
this is beautiful....crying like a baby right now
That was incredible. The ending was brilliant
This is my favorite song by Elvis :D Beautiful dance
Alot of people are saying the want wasn't there, but she seems like she is portraying that she doesn't want to be with him, I think it's showing an abusive relationship, the way he grabs her, he's into her but she's not into him. This is so beautiful, I love it.
extremely beautiful and breathtaking
tears formed in my eyes.
this tells such a tourmenting story and it is truly fantastic
I just love it! I maybe already commented but... I love it!
wow... shivers... that was perfect! amazing!
COMPLETELY different then what I thought it was gonna be. totally amazing and wonderful and sad and such a cool twist and beautiful dancers and actors.
I love this dance so much. I watch it every day
I commented on this a long time ago, making fun of the way both of these people looked, and I just wanted to say that I was wrong to do that. This had me in tears, both then and now, and I can't believe I was able to focus on anything other than the passion and quality that I just rewatched. This is unbelievably amazing, and to the two people in this video, you executed this perfectly, and I'm sorry for what I said.
P.S. I left the comment there, because I think that hiding your mistakes is stupid and childish, and also not the point of this comment, which is why this is a "p.s."
This was beautiful...i actually was tearing up! lol great job to u both! tru love for dancing!!
i think this is amazing....they dance wonderfully and the choreography is fantastic!!! i love this
this is beautiful.
Absolutely beautiful, I am in tears..
wow that WAS mazing!
I got chills!
absolutely stunning!
Normally hate this type of dance but this was Amazing... very good.
I saw it. I cried . I stood up from my bed and cried some more. It was good it was really good 👏👏👏
I understand completely. When I was a freshman and sophomore in high school, I was soo skinny. People used to comment on it and friends used to call me anorexic, jokingly of course, but it still bothered me. I was perfectly healthy; I just had high metabolism like you. It's just that age. Don't pay attention to all the hate. You did an amazing job in this dance, it's one of my favorites! :)
This dance gives such a negative connotation to the song!! I love it, so clever and creative!
You get the unexpected morphed meaning. He drags her down, and lifts her up. It's clearly a toxic (abusive) relationship, she doesn't want to love him? Or maybe she is trying to love him. Or even used to love him. She goes through the motions a few times with him. The way I interpret it. She loves him, but she hates it. He tries to hold her, she stays for a minute. She's just numb.
really powerful choreography and characterisation from the dancers! WOW
that was so perfectly amazing. i cried. omg.
wow.. .such a beautiful song and horrific story to go with it. extremely creative and i really enjoyed watching it.
THAT WAS THE BEST DUET EVER IM NOT EVEN JOKING OMG