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!
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.
@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!
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.
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.
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!
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 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.
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
@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!
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 CZcams) 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 could watch Beni dance everyday. He is so talented.
I can't count the number of times I've watched this. Stunningly beautiful.
Fall 2022 came across this poetry. Very smooth, very very smooth.
Brilliant and breathtaking performance. This is why I dance
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.
Absolute perfection...
Every time I see this video, feel the same strong sensations ♥️
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 dancers. watched this over and over again.
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!
Great connection, amazing moves, seamless transitions 👏👏👏👏
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.
Watching From The Philippines! 🇵🇭 🇵🇭
Absolutely incredible to watch this. They really compliment each other. Got chills watching it!
@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!
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.
I just saw this performance again... ahhhh.... breathtaking!
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.
benji's dancing is just mind blowing
They make it look so easy like if you could do it the moves are so smooth
these 2 are something else. BEAUTIFULLY AMAZING
I was there. Cant get enough of BS. Brilliant dancing.
love this acrobatic style of west coast
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....:-)
That was Beautiful
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.
These two look as if this was the most fun they could possibly be having. Incredible Routine!
My favorites dancers with one of my favorite band (The Piano Guys)... Heaven is not a lie
That was phenomenal. Thank you for sharing your incredible gifts. My spirit soars when I watch this.
That trick at 1:30 mark was just awesome....great dance, but that one move was stunning!
AMAZING!! Seamless gracefulness! I give it a thousand thumbs up!! :)
Beautiful music, extraordinary choreo and very talented dancers! Greetz from Germany!
How could you NOT smile at that beautiful angel?
This WCS routine is just beautiful.
Beautiful!
Putz ... mto bom ... simplesmente lindo !
That. Was. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!
beautiful....
Great musicality! Clap, clap, clap!
Damn, y'all know how to make me smile.
The best I have seen yet. And to haters of this video if you dont like the video then why talk about.
Awesome show, and grate Piano Cello
me encantan....realmente muy buenos
So cool!
Meraviglosi!!! :)
Coreografia linda demaaaaaaaaissssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sono semplicemente MERAVIGLIOSI! *_*
This's my all time favorite in wcs
My fav fav dance
Omg it's so good to see his adorable smile again
thank you for inspiring me to dance
O..M..F..G...I cant believe how fluenty that was!?!? I..just dont have words..
unbelievable!
beautiful, it was as if they were flying
the best... ever
Very, >Very< nice guys1
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
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)
❤️
Holy WOW!
Wanderfull!
He has his dad's dancing genes alright, Buddy used to dance like this and he improved it.
@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!
Magical, y'all are my heroes! lol promise no more comments.
@amonly I couldn't agree more.
wowwww
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 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.
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
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
I think he would be a great pro on DWTS
@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
lindooo
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 :)
Wow is all I can say
Holy shit
@iamkatiedancer me too!! WOW
These two are great, but CUDOS TO JOHN SCHMIDT!!! :D
Love her outfit....but how in the world did she keep those low rise pants up?
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
@andrewcbelbin I think its the instrumental version of a coldplay song, though I can't remember which one right now...
@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!! :)
I know it's apples to oranges, but I liked this a little better than the J&T classic routine.
Jon sent me from his FB page?
Mormons are so cool, all smiles all the time almost makes me want to move to Utah and convert.......but not quite.
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 CZcams)
not sure if that's actually what they're dancing to though.