This performance never gets old no matter how many times I've seen it. Puts a smile on my face every time. My absolutely favorite showcase of all time.
And years later, I still return to this performance and am filled with the same wonder at the contrasts in movement and the musical intricacy. Thank you, Benji and Torri, for sharing such an amazing piece with us.
They're both terrific. Beautiful technique - so smooth and precise. But why I keep coming back to watch is that I love the nuances in the choreography as well as the big moves that serve the music so well. And they execute with such musicality. The music swells and you feel it. Benji wears his heart on his sleeve; he won SYTYCD because of his connection with the audience. Nigel criticized his fake mugging during auditions. Here, in his element, I say he is dancing with joy.
Wow, this is taking WCS out of the box (slot) and into more expressiveness and creativity. Love the fluidity and music. Have really enjoyed seeing you develop Benji- as a dancer and artist, congrats to your partner too!
All I can say is WOW. Absolutely loved it. So wish I was like 30 years younger... I would have loved to learned to dance like this. What an insperation to all dancers out there. Just amazing!
They are so amazing, and this is my favorite TS song. She has come such a long way since then, and I really love to watch her and her hubby dance WCS together. So magical.
I loved Benji on SYTYCD but damn, seeing him do his thing, in his own element is just... Beyond words. This was awesome. Benji and Tori, it just can't get any better.
Oh My God. I found this clip by chance. I do not know what is swing but this video is really make me smile and I want to learn how do swing dance .lovely couple indeed.
@nfomation I think many dancers today may be flirting with the audience, as you say, but I believe that Benji is actually enjoying himself and the movement that much! Every dancer has experienced at least moments of that kind ecstasy, and he embodies that feeling with every single step or movement. That smile is completely genuine!
It is amazing how well they blend the lifts and tricks into the dancing; rather than breaking from the dance in order to do something acrobatic, they truly make it part of the dance! Also, I believe the music is "Love Story Meets Love Story", by Jon Schmidt, though the middle is taken out.
That was SUPERB dancing. Just lovely lovely balance. Great timing and spins. Beautiful committed aerials at speed. Benji is every girls dance partners dream-isnt he?? Hes just soooo Good. Torri is just a beautiful dancer!!!!She just maintains great balance in spins and lifts. And their presentation to the audience is smick!!! Ohhhh _im just gonna watch that again....:-)
@andrewcbelbin Yeah. It looks a lot like an evolved Lindy Hop. This is where dance should be heading, especially WCS if they want to open up to more music and move away from the groove and tick/boom sound that it developed with. Truly beautiful!
@andrewcbelbin yeah, it looks a lot like an evolved Lindy Hop. This is where dance should be heading, especially WCS if that want to move from that groove and "tick/boom" sound that WCS is based on.
This is when becareful u have lived ur dream and people will try to steal away ur dream. U have to work hard then ever to keep ur dream alive. I think his body language says he loves dance. Dance move along can he follow is the question. I think he is a great preformer. We may move into rock era, rap era or a Instrumental era. He needs to protect his ability and work on the changes in decades if he wants to stand as Icon of Dance.
@andrewcbelbin I think in between in this Piano/Instrumental Cover is Coldplay - "Viva la vida" which was used by Tat & Jordan for a routine in 2009, it also looked like they used some of their moves to get the connection done (2:17 following) but even when there is a competition between all the WCS dancer, there is also a kind of friendship (I hope so) and that is what makes such parts really fun to watch!
I love this routine so much if you look closely you can see my dad with glasses and a blue shirt on and I know them in real life thay are so nice and funny
2:24 That music change is Viva La Vida (Jordan and tat's music) and they do the EXACT same moves J+T do at the beginning of their routine! Check it out! ^_^
@hatnguyen87 I think it's still viva la vida but "slightly" modified, if you pay attention you can hear the notes of the introduction. As to tell you who composed this new interpretation of viva la vida, i'm afraid i can't, sorry :)
It's "love story" (Taylor Swift) until 2:25 then it's Vida La Vida. The performance sounds similar to "Alvin Soo on Piano - Love Story meets Viva la Vida Cover" (Search for it on RUclips) not sure if that's actually what they're dancing to though.
Still watching this 11 years later. Maybe be my favorite wcs showcase routine of all time.
This performance never gets old no matter how many times I've seen it. Puts a smile on my face every time. My absolutely favorite showcase of all time.
And years later, I still return to this performance and am filled with the same wonder at the contrasts in movement and the musical intricacy. Thank you, Benji and Torri, for sharing such an amazing piece with us.
They're both terrific. Beautiful technique - so smooth and precise. But why I keep coming back to watch is that I love the nuances in the choreography as well as the big moves that serve the music so well. And they execute with such musicality. The music swells and you feel it. Benji wears his heart on his sleeve; he won SYTYCD because of his connection with the audience. Nigel criticized his fake mugging during auditions. Here, in his element, I say he is dancing with joy.
Masterpiece. It never gets old. Thanks for showing this stunning performance.
I can't count the number of times I've watched this. Stunningly beautiful.
I could watch Beni dance everyday. He is so talented.
Brilliant and breathtaking performance. This is why I dance
Fall 2022 came across this poetry. Very smooth, very very smooth.
great dancers. watched this over and over again.
Absolument merveilleux.
Benji, c'est comme un rêve quand je te vois évoluer et te servir de la musique.
Tory, la danseuse rêvée ❤
It's so great and refreshing to see them dance again.
Wow, this is taking WCS out of the box (slot) and into more expressiveness and creativity. Love the fluidity and music. Have really enjoyed seeing you develop Benji- as a dancer and artist, congrats to your partner too!
Great connection, amazing moves, seamless transitions 👏👏👏👏
I just saw this performance again... ahhhh.... breathtaking!
All I can say is WOW. Absolutely loved it. So wish I was like 30 years younger... I would have loved to learned to dance like this. What an insperation to all dancers out there. Just amazing!
Every time I see this video, feel the same strong sensations ♥️
Absolutely incredible to watch this. They really compliment each other. Got chills watching it!
They are so amazing, and this is my favorite TS song. She has come such a long way since then, and I really love to watch her and her hubby dance WCS together. So magical.
Absolute perfection...
I loved Benji on SYTYCD but damn, seeing him do his thing, in his own element is just... Beyond words. This was awesome. Benji and Tori, it just can't get any better.
If I ever see this in person I'm going to cry like a baby
Oh My God. I found this clip by chance. I do not know what is swing but this video is really make me smile and I want to learn how do swing dance .lovely couple indeed.
these 2 are something else. BEAUTIFULLY AMAZING
@nfomation I think many dancers today may be flirting with the audience, as you say, but I believe that Benji is actually enjoying himself and the movement that much! Every dancer has experienced at least moments of that kind ecstasy, and he embodies that feeling with every single step or movement. That smile is completely genuine!
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benji's dancing is just mind blowing
It is amazing how well they blend the lifts and tricks into the dancing; rather than breaking from the dance in order to do something acrobatic, they truly make it part of the dance! Also, I believe the music is "Love Story Meets Love Story", by Jon Schmidt, though the middle is taken out.
It's Taylor Swift
That was SUPERB dancing.
Just lovely lovely balance. Great timing and spins. Beautiful committed aerials at speed.
Benji is every girls dance partners dream-isnt he?? Hes just soooo Good.
Torri is just a beautiful dancer!!!!She just maintains great balance in spins and lifts.
And their presentation to the audience is smick!!!
Ohhhh _im just gonna watch that again....:-)
They make it look so easy like if you could do it the moves are so smooth
My favorites dancers with one of my favorite band (The Piano Guys)... Heaven is not a lie
I was there. Cant get enough of BS. Brilliant dancing.
love this acrobatic style of west coast
That was phenomenal. Thank you for sharing your incredible gifts. My spirit soars when I watch this.
These two look as if this was the most fun they could possibly be having. Incredible Routine!
Beautiful music, extraordinary choreo and very talented dancers! Greetz from Germany!
AMAZING!! Seamless gracefulness! I give it a thousand thumbs up!! :)
How could you NOT smile at that beautiful angel?
This WCS routine is just beautiful.
That trick at 1:30 mark was just awesome....great dance, but that one move was stunning!
Wow! Amazing moves... Great music, thanks for putting so much thought into all you do!
Competing against these two would be like going to a two on two basketball tournament and seeing Michael Jordan and LaBron James warming up.
That was Beautiful
That. Was. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!
Putz ... mto bom ... simplesmente lindo !
Great musicality! Clap, clap, clap!
Damn, y'all know how to make me smile.
Awesome show, and grate Piano Cello
beautiful....
Beautiful!
O..M..F..G...I cant believe how fluenty that was!?!? I..just dont have words..
Coreografia linda demaaaaaaaaissssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sono semplicemente MERAVIGLIOSI! *_*
me encantan....realmente muy buenos
thank you for inspiring me to dance
The best I have seen yet. And to haters of this video if you dont like the video then why talk about.
beautiful, it was as if they were flying
Omg it's so good to see his adorable smile again
My fav fav dance
So cool!
This's my all time favorite in wcs
Meraviglosi!!! :)
Wow, they are so smooth, they are like buttah!
How INCREDIBLY beautiful you are! you are the loveliest dancing couple in the world. Believe me, i've seen many)
He has his dad's dancing genes alright, Buddy used to dance like this and he improved it.
unbelievable!
Wanderfull!
@andrewcbelbin Yeah. It looks a lot like an evolved Lindy Hop. This is where dance should be heading, especially WCS if they want to open up to more music and move away from the groove and tick/boom sound that it developed with. Truly beautiful!
@andrewcbelbin yeah, it looks a lot like an evolved Lindy Hop. This is where dance should be heading, especially WCS if that want to move from that groove and "tick/boom" sound that WCS is based on.
Wowzers
It is magical - why did I give up on my lessons. I think this is the music
Jon Schmidt - Love Story Meets Viva La Vida
Very, >Very< nice guys1
Holy WOW!
the best... ever
This is when becareful u have lived ur dream and people will try to steal away ur dream. U have to work hard then ever to keep ur dream alive. I think his body language says he loves dance. Dance move along can he follow is the question. I think he is a great preformer. We may move into rock era, rap era or a Instrumental era. He needs to protect his ability and work on the changes in decades if he wants to stand as Icon of Dance.
I think he would be a great pro on DWTS
I Love the part @ 2:25 where (I think) they mirrow a very short part of the routine by Jordan & Tatiana on Viva La Vida :D
❤️
@andrewcbelbin I think in between in this Piano/Instrumental Cover is Coldplay - "Viva la vida" which was used by Tat & Jordan for a routine in 2009, it also looked like they used some of their moves to get the connection done (2:17 following) but even when there is a competition between all the WCS dancer, there is also a kind of friendship (I hope so) and that is what makes such parts really fun to watch!
ditto how do they do such timing
@amonly I couldn't agree more.
I love this routine so much if you look closely you can see my dad with glasses and a blue shirt on and I know them in real life thay are so nice and funny
Magical, y'all are my heroes! lol promise no more comments.
2:24 That music change is Viva La Vida (Jordan and tat's music) and they do the EXACT same moves J+T do at the beginning of their routine! Check it out! ^_^
@andrewcbelbin I think its the instrumental version of a coldplay song, though I can't remember which one right now...
@hatnguyen87 I think it's still viva la vida but "slightly" modified, if you pay attention you can hear the notes of the introduction. As to tell you who composed this new interpretation of viva la vida, i'm afraid i can't, sorry :)
wowwww
lindooo
Jon sent me from his FB page?
@andrewcbelbin I think the song is actually called "Love Story Meets Viva la Vida"... :) There's definitely Coldplay in there... :)
@MrCinderelladance si è vero...peccato che qui in italia la west coast swing non è conosciuta .... bisogna provvedere!! :)
Love her outfit....but how in the world did she keep those low rise pants up?
Wow is all I can say
400k views?
These two are great, but CUDOS TO JOHN SCHMIDT!!! :D
Is youtube being wierd or is the audio remixing off just a tiny bit?
I'm assuming they didn't dance off time...
It's "love story" (Taylor Swift) until 2:25 then it's Vida La Vida. The performance sounds similar to "Alvin Soo on Piano - Love Story meets Viva la Vida Cover"
(Search for it on RUclips)
not sure if that's actually what they're dancing to though.
Holy shit
@iamkatiedancer me too!! WOW
Does anyone know the song that is playing? I know I know it but I just can't think of it!
John Schmidt "Love story meets viva la vida"
Monica is right... Bt what you're thinking of is Taylor Swift - Love Story