Jakob Karr-Elephant In The Room

[iBEaTACO]

U really inspired me......... Thank you

[jchina3]

Beautiful, Awesome, Great, Epic, Inspirational, Motivational, Lovely, Sexy, Cute, and ...WONDROUS! I love it! <3

[Me4loveifyouR]

My heart burst from the passion and grace this man evokes.

[MusicisMylifeB]

where were u train a a dancer?

[Canulys]

That firebird blows my mind. Every. Single. Time.

[danceislove77]

he makes me want to quit dancing cause i know ill never be as good as him lol...

[crossthestreet2]

I saw this when I was in jr high and saw him leave his soul on the floor. Thats why I started dancing.

[sweetirishturf]

I've been in the same room with him at competition and convention. I am not worthy.

[PopKaeli]

Calypso!!

[PopKaeli]

So beautiful you are the best dancer I have ever laid eyes on :') so beautiful

[lovess2dance1]

hes like a butterfly!

[ameliaparrott]

you are the best male dancer ive seen in a long time

[xxcellogirlxx]

<3

[ameliaparrott]

OMG AMAZING!!!!!!!!

[balletgirl001]

Can't. Stop. Watching.

[AngelAndy19]

Those jumps, to die for. His flexibility, to die for. His strength, to die for. His chereography, to die for. This man is extrodianary.

[Twilightsagachix97]

i love him.

[shinnako95]

so graceful, yet a strong choreography.

[michelle123my123bell]

I've watched this every day for the past week, multiple times. He is SO amazing. If i had one tiny ounce of his talent, i'd be so happy. those jumps...hoooly shit.

[luv2luvbyz]

i wanna cry..... he makes me feel so human, like ther really is something to live for. he's so expressive

[michelle123my123bell]

please be straight, please be straight, pleeeease be straight...

[GabbyBeeMusic]

15 people voted for russel.

[DanceFloatsMyBoat]

@dramaQt25 Exactly! CURSE RUSSELL!

[132mellowb6]

Beautiful amazing!!! Makes me want to work on my leg muscles!

[becblondi]

I almost started crying.... this is just, words can't explain.

His leg extentions are amzing! :)

[dancerxoxo3415]

he has amazing control....jesus that lowered my self esteem 

[liamsayywhaat]

THAT FUCKING FIREBIRD LEAP............

[amandaab17]

I would feel soooo accomplished if I could do at least ONE of those moves in that dance..

[Nathaliexboem]

You are wonderful dancer

[EuphoriaDance]

I remember seeing this video for the first time 190,000+ views ago...aka 2 years and 4 months ago...that's how you know you're a phenomenal dancer...I'm still hooked.

[robynmolina]

how did russell win against him? that show is rigged

[sheikwatch101]

Jakob is so amazing!!! I love his dancing its effortless and beatiful, you can tell he really has a passion for dance. I hope one day i can be as good as him and as flexible ;)

[flipkid1229]

He makes me want to stretch...

[dancer20116]

@flipkid1229 thats exactly what i was thinking of doing after watching this...

[frizzybell]

i cried.

[Olainiadanz]

ur beautiful!!!

[EGlVM]

how could you NOT Like this?!

[ahuraven]

wow....

[yngvil]

He doesn't even seem human, Jakob must be some sort of Greek god I think, the god of dance? :)

[EuphoriaDance]

13 people don't know what dance is.

[broadwaystar92]

I love the fact that I knew him before all his success, and to see how far he's come is so amazing. I'm so happy for him.

[CBAllyCat]

Beautiful...

[jadare2]

amazing dancer.

amazing choreography.

[cathystambam]

He is the most amazing male dancer i have ever seen!!!!!He should have won!

[15Chocolaties]

so amazing. SO amazing!!

[hayleyhands]

Phenomenal. 

[eshaniiiiii]

dat was osmm..so flexi body..woohh.....

[CaliforniaSummerLuv]

I'm a girl and I can't do half that....pretty sad I guess

[Btw112169]

If i don't end up being like him i will be so sad. Its scary not knowing if im going to be any good like him! But i guess it is all in my hands.

[1robotcone3]

@Btw112169 It's ok 2 be scared about the future but don't let the fear of the unknown keep you from committing 2 EVERYTHING you need 2 do in order 2 be your best. I played baseball for Rice U but you've never heard of me because I didn't go after it like I should have. I allowed thoughts of "being too small" to hold me back. I could hit and play the mess out of 3rd base :-) BUT people only got 2 see my "potential" because I only played 1 year. Don't do what I did. Chase your dreams!!

[looker768]

so he stole one of the twin's sock!

[15luv]

WOOOOW...so many ignorant b!tches be swarming all up in here. You only wish you could do firebird leaps like him boy. Mmm..hmm! This man is amazing!

[thatgirlchloee]

Beautiful.

[Snakez19]

from my perspective i don't understand the dancing etc, i do understand from the comments that what ever hes doing hes is good at it.

[jiraya350]

@Snakez19 For those who know what he's doing, know that he's doing it ridiculously good :p

[1robotcone3]

@jiraya350 I like the five moves that coincide with the syllables of "pa-per cuts in time". I don't claim to know anything about dance but I can recognize and respect greatness when I see it. Also, from reading posts from the video for his audition for SYTYCD, I know that his jump called the "firebird" is phenomenal!

[jiraya350]

@1robotcone3 Yes it is :)

[videomagnet06]

is there a reason he is only wearing one sock... does it have to do with the foot he turns on?

[091soccergirl]

@videomagnet06 yeah it helps him turn

[michelleeOhYer]

hes amazinggggg

[JohnMichaelBradshaw]

I might be in love.

[MrBLACKNINJA510]

@JohnMichaelBradshaw yeah...with a gay guy haha

[JohnMichaelBradshaw]

@MrBLACKNINJA510 Well I'm gay, so that's totally fine! lol

[MrBLACKNINJA510]

@JohnMichaelBradshaw Well at least your honest and open about it haa :D

[JohnMichaelBradshaw]

@MrBLACKNINJA510 This is true :)

[6XfeetXunder]

i want to marry someone like him...

[MrBLACKNINJA510]

@6XfeetXunder what.....a gay guy yeah go ahead thats not weird at all

[HaileysMommy1107]

everything he does he makes look effortless<3

[HenrySteele1]

I don't care that he didn't win because SYTYCD isn't the be all and end all.

This dance is amazing! I want to see more of him as he continues to grow. It will be amazing.

[Btw112169]

Why does it matter that he is gay? Like are you all really that ignorant? He has talent and is amazing and his sexuality has nothing to do with his dancing.

[surfersdream0913]

how could anyone dislike this video?

[Rockmangames]

@surfersdream0913

Maybe because of his feminine acting ? I, for one, dont like feminine in men who copy to act like that but if that is his natural birth acting that he cannot help to control then it's normal. Nothing's wrong with that. People who hate this is a ignorant. Youtube is full of weird people who are racists.

[scdance10]

I could watch this three million times and still never get bored.

[giadav94]

fantastic!!

[jfreed91]

dance question: doesn't it hurt his knees falling on them like he does? it always *sounds* like he lands right on them, but maybe he catches himself more than it seems. any thought about that?? i was just curious.

[jiraya350]

@jfreed91 No, there's no real trick to it, you just gotta suck it up :p

Of course there are some things you could do to lessen the blow, but in the end it's gonna hurt no matter what.

[kmryan116]

his jumps are inspiring.

[adelaidebliss]

one sock ftw

[sakuranow]

He's totally amazing

[choirnazi]

Um...You're lines are crazy amazing

[TomboyActress5]

My heart got crushed when Jakob didn't win, it's always the person that comes in 2nd that is truly the best, Twitch, David Archaleta, Clay Akon, Adam Lambert. One thing in common, all made it big & so will Jakob

[MrBLACKNINJA510]

@MrAlterego101 FAGG. 

[sillylittlegoo]

Holy talent, batman

[Mastersietsy]

sorry for making all of you angry, but is this dude gay? i mean wtf

[jfreed91]

@Mastersietsy if he is, and you're a gay guy, you should be happy, if he is and you're a straight girl, you should be sad. ;) haha. no, i have no idea if he is or isn't (nor do i really care, but that's just me). :)

[Mastersietsy]

@jfreed91 haha no im a dude and im not gay, i got linked to this video. what he did just seemed weird to me :P

[jfreed91]

@Mastersietsy - that's fine. i just the thought the question was odd, that's all. also, sorry for the weird comment in my reply. i just looked that over again and realized how strange it sounded. sorry about that. haha :S

[ayyyden777]

Amazing.

[iloveskybison]

This is flippin' inspiring.

[dinhadance]

Adooooooooooooooooooeeeeeeeeee­eei!!!

Lindoooooooooooooooooooooo

[fabiangeluz]

ERES DEMASIAADO BEELLOOOOOOOO!!

[atordennis]

12 people hate life and do not know what is dance

[TheQwerty365]

@atordennis  13 now haha......this was amazing

[primaballerina176]

this is beautiful. just...beautiful

[gayworld68]

i can understand actually ... don't take it bad , but it's only flexibility and legs rising ... there is a strong technique and beautiful lines , i can't deny it , but i cannot feel anything ...

but still beautiful , for sur =)

[tornie96]

Pause at 1:26 beautiful lines :) jakob might just be my favorite dancer to be on the show...along with alex wong and billy bell!

[GBSeattle1]

soooo graceful

[MrHelloable]

jakob is an amazing dancer... i just don't have words to describe his performance!!!!!

[kmgkatie]

i don't even have words to describe how amazing this is.

[dramaQt25]

im sorry. russel does not compare.

[freeBITCH0]

@dramaQt25 I would have to disagree. Russel had little to no training, and came out with amazing routines, whereas Jakob has all of his experience. Whereas, yes, Jakob Karr is technically a better dancer if you consider styles like contemporary, jazz, etc., he does not touch Russel in his growth over the season and in Russel's style. Not demeaning Jakob... he's my favourite dancer ever on SYTYCD.. just saying

[Shakirrito]

@freeBITCH0 thats why they both do not compare, cuz Jakob is just waaaaaaaaaaay better n Jakob even growth more on the show so that lets Russel not even near Jakobs toes. I mean I admire Russel cuz yes he growth a looot but so did Legacy, but when it comes to real talent to me Jakob is just untouchable, even Niggel said at some point in the show that Jakob n Billy were the most talented dancers ever in the history of the show, just saying

[mikemaster724]

@freeBITCH0 I would have to completely disagree with your first point, and I question its validity. Your basically saying that the fact that Russel made amazing routines with less training and experience than Jakob means he is a better dancer, and then to say that Jakob didn't touch Russel in growth over the season is another reason to say Russel is better. When in fact, neither matter in terms of who is the better dancer.

[balletgirl2723]

@dramaQt25 who?

[sheikwatch101]

@balletgirl2723 jakob came in second place on so you think you can dance and russel is the guy that won but its true jakob is amazing and should have won :)

[kjohnsone1]

bring him back as an all star!!!!!!!!!

[123benny4]

Inspiring and inspired

[EdalB1986]

he's a good dancer ... i guess ... but man ... it's written all over him: FAG

[sheikwatch101]

jakob is amazing!!!! i <3 him!! lol!!

[pokeyhi]

so fucking amazing

[CStraight38]

He never fails to absolutely amaze me<3

[hereforthemusic93]

well, he was a dancer in new york so, hes that good

[vintagefusionify]

i want to marry him... HEHE :P

[lovetwilightsaga1234]

I'm flexible but not at flexible!! OMG you are sooooo awesome!!

[mrjuly]

What leg excercises did he do to get his legs like .....THAT ! I have to know

[texasrox1000]

he always dances with one sock on and one off. he is so amazing

[ilikewiigames]

@texasrox1000 helps with spins while maintaining good balance. basically longer pirouettes

[QuirkEscen]

You, Sir, are a BEAST!!!!

You are sooo rich in talent, passion, emotion, technique...cannot take my eyes off you for a second. Please, for the sake of humankind, teach people this masterpiece and have it performed every year for the next century. Thanks in advance.

[DanceLover995]

I cannot count on two hands the number of times I have watched this. Beautiful choreo, beautiful dancing, beautiful music- just a gorgeous piece of work

[prem20atma]

Incredible. You are great!

[liannagrace]

This is incredible, you probably inspire so many people around you ! (:

[TheParamedic19]

I love it so much.... well done

[melissanicole093]

you are amazing. such an inspiration

[anninator3000]

I think he's better than Billy Bell!

[shfranks]

Beautiful

[wirklichniubi]

Just LOVE him!!

[SMiLE01214]

wait, why have i never seen any dancer thats so perfect..

<333333 love jakob

[kmarisms41]

1:11

[LifedanceLovesong]

This is Craaazy good!

His leap at 0:42 was perfect.

[broadwaystar92]

First off, I just wanted to say that I knew him BEFORE SYTYCD! :D He's great and I have been so happy for him. I (of course) agree with everyone else - Jakob should have won HANDS DOWN. I think it's rigged. In fact, I can almost confirmed that votes are rigged. Don't get me wrong, Russell's very good, inspiring, etc, but honestly, Jakob deserved the win.

[tapatapa36]

He sooooooooo amazing! Its unreal!!!!! I love him!!!

Him and Billy are my all time favorites!! :)

[matildapasless]

i dont understand why he didn't win

[ClosedProfilee]

@matildapasless he did win, season 6!

[Elise1824]

@ClosedProfilee no he didn't...Russel did

[ClosedProfilee]

@Elise1824 ohhhh yeah i remember now, idk why but i always think he did haha

[Snatchey17]

@matildapasless it always boil down to dance politics

[forde31]

@matildapasless Didn't win because Russell connected with the audience WAY better than Jakob. Nothing against him, he was/is unbelievable.

[mrjuly]

perfection !

[leedeyi]

love jakob karr.

[Aannadance]

he is sooo sick! 

[DanicingCritic101]

Im Upset!!!!!!!!! He is absolutely INCREDIBLE and should have won!!!! This year Kent should have won and didn't!!!! The best Dancers, and my favorite keep losing and its upsetting me!

Jakob is INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!

[meiilyyy]

AMAZING

[xxDANCExxLIFExx]

I feel bad for the 12 people who hit dislike by accident

[dancerxoxo3415]

fantastic! great lines and control!!! :D

[dancingchef4]

hes amazing. my friends and i hav met him and seen him dance. just a great guy and he absolutly inspires me 2 be a dancer. its great 2 hav seen him make it tht far on SYTYCD........great guy fun 2 be with!!!!!

[dance4ever956]

OMG...he didnt win.....omg what the hell he is OMG so FREAKING awesome...

one question : what kind of dancer is he originaly (ballet - contemporary ??? )

[TheJuliaKatherine]

@dance4ever956 I'm pretty sure it was contemporary.

[evikop23]

whats the name of the song?

[xoxoiloveme]

@evikop23 It's called "Elephant In the Room", hence the title on the video. ;)

[Littletinygymnast]

I LOOOOVE JAKOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!

[ZacEfronLover911z]

he is FUCKING amazing!

[PeppeMovie]

I love him! Oww I wanna dance like him..

[electric602]

A M A Z I N G!

[goodyducks69]

Completly breath taking

[briannaamazing]

I cry every time.. every time I see this. If I saw him live... oh God. I was going to quit dance to be more involved with my high school.. but seeing him again.. every time makes me inspired to keep going. Thanks Jakob :)

[msdancer4]

wow is all I can say

[megantoss]

Oh, He's so amazing.

All of his switches, leaps, and extensions are just wonderful.

And at 1:13, that switch into a firebird (i think that's what it is. I could be wrong) is AMAZING.

[kiachan]

beautiful. I'm pretty sure he's part rubber band

[mirdunn]

AMAZING....makes me want to get back into dancing again!

[famekid]

amazing. work right leg!

[Bradleydance]

can someone send me a private message of what this song is called and who sings it please but this dance is inspiring i love jakob karr and billy bell x

[briannaamazing]

@Bradleydance Elephant in the Room by RIchard Walters

[sgirl1908]

he should've won SYTYCD...he was the best ...by far!

[primaballerina176]

I did not want this to end, Jakob Karr is one of those people you can watch all day.

[colebudlite]

He is amazing!!!!! i go to his dance school

[BDdragonkeeper]

whats the name of the move at 1:13

[ShauniePants]

Jakob is one of the best dancers in the world. end of story.

[ZacEfronLover911z]

i adore u jakob :)

[11myutube11]

He's the true winner in SYTYCD... He should have won... he the best... i wish i could dance like that... i should spend more time at the dance studio.. i have not dance since 2006

[dancelife450]

1:13 BEAUTIFUL

[ZacEfronLover911z]

WHOA (L)

[smilelikumnit]

He is my all time favorite. He is so ridiculous. I wan to cry every time I watch him.

[jaylenclay]

This is such a sick choreographed routine...MORE MORE MORE :))

[MeganAliciaH]

I love Jakob! I think he should have won sytycd 

[ZacEfronLover911z]

oh god!

how beautiful!

i adore thatttt guyyy <3

[vcsdance4fun]

1:12! 1:12! took my breath away