This is my favourite lindy hop clip that I have seen on YouTube so far. The musicality, for being improvised, is simply great, as is the lead and following and playfulness. I love this video.
Honestly most of the credit should go to the follower. Not to say Andrew isn't good, and his leads smooth, but he can always plan out the what, when, and how, several counts ahead, but it is Ria's flourishes that give it the appearance of choreography, the way she takes every move he gives her and adds her own voice to it, never over powering, but always harmonizing. Andrew deserves credit for creating a beautiful framework for her and never talking over her. Something more leaders need to do.
He moves like gumby man. Beautiful!
PChanmisao 2 years ago
I especially like her swirling!
Tenderness6 3 years ago
This is my favourite lindy hop clip that I have seen on YouTube so far. The musicality, for being improvised, is simply great, as is the lead and following and playfulness. I love this video.
reversi 3 years ago
Wow.
Birchakn937 3 years ago
I love this!
btkorea 3 years ago
Does anyone know what version of this song is? I really like this version!
This is one of my favorite swing vids ever!
lovefaithswing 4 years ago
If you're still wondering about the version of "They can't take that away from me." I'm pretty sure it's Lisa Stansfield from the glory of gershwin
czybeaver 3 years ago
surely not choreographed, ria's following a lead with her eyes as well as frame
plus looks like plenty of makey-up improv all the way through, just really terrific dancing
glenncat9 4 years ago
Beautiful, one of my favorites. Do we know if this routine was previously choreographed?
swingiseverything 4 years ago
No way Andrew just makes it look like it was choreographed because he has such great musicality and is such an amazing dancer.
Birchakn937 3 years ago
Honestly most of the credit should go to the follower. Not to say Andrew isn't good, and his leads smooth, but he can always plan out the what, when, and how, several counts ahead, but it is Ria's flourishes that give it the appearance of choreography, the way she takes every move he gives her and adds her own voice to it, never over powering, but always harmonizing. Andrew deserves credit for creating a beautiful framework for her and never talking over her. Something more leaders need to do.
bounce510 3 years ago 2
nice, smooth and real hot!
Katleenfarine 4 years ago