Torvill & Dean - Oscar Tango

[HoratiocsiCaine]

who the hell could dislike this its AMANZING im so glad i got my Torvill and Dean Tattoo to mark the 25th annerversy of Bolero <3

[Jaennie1]

wow!!!!!

[welovetnd]

I love this routine... I just think that if beauty had a definition, it would be one of Torvill and Dean's performances.

[onslow70]

simply stunning...

[gabcarol8]

I like this video better than the real competition because people kept clapping during that one and ruining the mood!

[Jayjen35]

@gabcarol8 Very true. I remember when they first started doing this people actually clapped when the music started! I do think that sometimes it'd be nice if figure-skating had the same amount of respect that dance does, so many beautiful performance are spoiled by clapping and (ugh) screaming.

[froufou100]

I am in awe on how beautifullly they flow, magical performance xx

[chylaki]

Beautiful people, what a perfection!

[bluecougar57]

Incredible, could watch this again and again, they are so in tune with eachother its amazing - and still going strong!

[bebengka00]

what an amazing dance.

[Jaennie1]

I have never known two dancers, ice or otherwise, so totally in tune with each other that they dont even need music!!!

[theestever]

Incredible! These two always were a pleasure to watch, but this is them at their very best - stunning.

[starrybucks83]

I love all of their work and they've done so many famous, brilliant routines, but for me personally, something makes this, along with Encounter, my absolute favourite - it really touches me. Not sure why...seems bittersweet and like there's a sadness but it's so beautiful. And the sound of the blades on the ice at the start is amazing.

[clinty1989]

Torvill and dean were breathtaking. I couldn't take my eyes off them. It was beautiful to watch! They were in time the whole. Amazing!

[nhojewoh]

Truly awesome to watch!!! Left me with watery eyes and the hairs on the back of my neck standing on end.

[muscleboi4use]

@tongapuss I've been a HUGE fan of T&D since 1980 - this, Song of India, Mack & Mable, Barnum, Bolero, Encounter, Missing, are all masterpieces. @k9henrydog, the start is tango almost crossed with perfect school figures!

They've "invented" so much haven't they! The multi-position lift + rotational, the role-reversal lift, they even do pairs death spirals (still, at 51 & 52 years old).

They now host/run the most fun show "Dancing on Ice" in UK, like Dancing with the Stars but on ice!

[tongapuss]

To all of you who say this is so beautiful, I couldn't agree more. I would love to know what you think of "Song of India". with Jane and Chris That also is a total joy to watch - please have a look and let me know what you think. It is indescribably beautiful I think

[k9henrydog]

Kind of looks like they were inventing the new straight line sequence steps, about 25 years before the concept was thunk up!! best wishes

[Takver]

I agree missytita83 - I just love the flow of their skating. Even their lifts are smooth, connected and flowing even though they're complex.

Gorgeous routine.

[ViolinValia]

So tender and elegant! And such synchrony! They must have been so much more than rink partners to have such a connection...

[MtnSnowflake]

That brought tears to my eyes. I agree, I think this was better than Bolero. Indescriably lovely!

[The2104martine]

perfect!

[lyndale1608]

The sound of the blades on the ice is indescribably beautiful. I used to skate, when I could walk, and that sound brings tears to my eyes. Then combine that with the beauty of this performance and it becomes something to treasure.

I agree that this far surpasses the Bolero.

[oldbutcoolmom484848]

I just don't believe there was every anyone before or since these two that can put the beauty, grace, emotion, and bliss on the ice the way they do.

[cocolucky1988]

ITA

[csaf1980]

This is just so beautiful!!! LOVE IT

[marjilso]

My god the trust they have in each other to carry out those moves and lifts, amazing.  I think its better than Balero.

They are fantastic.

[missytita83]

i love the "flow" in them... its amazing

[GildaTheLily]

It's one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen ~ sheer poetry in motion ~ it has such emotion

[sirprenante]

I'm a tango dancer,so i also love those sounds, so like dancing shoes on a perfect parquet...but these two make me wish that i could dance on ice, it adds a dimension that a floor dancer can only dream of (and does, frequently !)

[goodoldeb]

Mesmerising !!!!! I can't believe I've never seen this performance before, absolutely breathtaking, as good as, if not better than Bolero......there will never be another couple like them .

[TnDmadfan]

I agree completely. It was in my opinion, the Bolero of their professional careers.

[catkin3]

just breath taking!!! When did they perform this and where?

[TnDmadfan]

This was on their "Simply The Best" Tour in the early 90's =]

[catkin3]

This is just so amazing, really mesmerizing!! I can't understand why this isn't one of their most recognized routines and perfomances, it really is just so special, like nothing else. They really were outstanding, it seems no one can come close by comparison.

[TnDmadfan]

I agree. It hasn't got any attention really. On This Morning they briefly talked about Encounter, History of Love and Hatrick but this didn't get mentioned. I'm not even sure it's on the Golden Moments DVD. =[

[lar1409]

I think it's great 2 hear the blades on the ice at the start before the music begins. They are so smooth but brilliant! This is on 'The Story so Far' DVD, which in my opinion is better than the Golden Momens DVD even though it is not as recent. It features many of their routines before Bolero which is nice to see, especially if this is before your time. I am 18 so I hadn't been born before alot of this stuff but they more than make up for it today!

[fluffyslippers1blah1]

this dance is absolutely amazing!!!!!! i think its even better than their bolero!!!!!!

[BexiiB]

spellbinding, no one will ever beat these two as a couple.

[ProDancerrrr]

whats the song called?

[Serimna]

Penguin cafe orchestra or ( PCO ) - Oscar tango

Sings of Life is the name of the album.

[MiniMumJane]

Stunning, never seen this before. They are just the best artistcally and choreographically. Love the music too.

[holliow]

i think this is their best ever performance i love it its beautiful. what is the name of the music???

[SnapperWon]

This is just amazing, they're just so brilliant

[piratedudette]

effortless perfection.

[zarkobazdar]

simply deep.

...and the music...mmmm

[benoitric]

Maybe the best exibition !

[mporte]

Stunning - the greatest ice skating partnership ever.

[nicol18b]

That's awesome! How they feel each other...that's incredible! And all the lifts seem to be soooo easy (only seem). Great professionals!

[nleytman]

Just stunning!

[Forestgodess]

i loved the routine of this one but i am into more stunts in the skating but i think so much people get hurt thats is why they are not doing it much!XD

[Vooshe]

figure skating tends to require more jumps and 'stunts' ice dancing (which torvill and dean are famous for) is exactly what it describes, dancing on ice, so not so many stunts to begin with, more lifts and kicks

[animblana]

They fill my heart with joy every time I look them on ice and enrich my life. Forever grateful.

[jadeyrickman]

the music's gorgeous!

[beckhank]

did they actually perform without music the whole time?

[misssarajevo95]

someething special about the sounds of blades cutting across the ice.

they out-perform themselves

every time

[sadeyed12]

my god! this is truly amazing.

[skatesindreams]

Pure genius - epitomised in dance! Only T and D could have conceptulized this, and then, accomplished it.

[foxynat91]

beautful gives me butterflies to watch

[Lovage33]

Absolutely gorgeous, so moving.

[sweetheartsugar]

i adore this routine i think it is definitely one of their best. its so classy, magical and elegent and they make it look so effortless when clearly its not. True Perfection

[tinymavy]

the edge quality and unison is textbook perfect. Nobody has edges like that anymore. Skating like that and keeping the timing so perfect without the music in the begining is really tough.

[cartpryce]

Stunning performance. They make it look so easy. Nothing but respect for these two brillant skaters.

[Ifrit1602]

Sooooooo beautiful! Thankyou so much for uploading this ^_^

[reelaroundfountain]

It's hard to believe that hey managed to skate in synch when there wasn't any music playing, amazing.

[chrazer]

it just looks so effortless!

[lougrl57]

this was heartbreakingly beautiful. they are so incredible to watch.

[LILMISSKIKI099]

simply amazing !! xx

[bettyew]

This is just amazing! When did they perform this dance?

[prfctday]

This is from one of there Ice shows that they do (don't know if they still do at their age :D) in Australia. A public, ticket show, not a competition.

[bettyew]

Thank you.

[inclusio]

Magnificent. The synchrnocity of the first 90 seconds is astounding. Not a sound but the timing of their perfect skating. This and the pasa doble are probably my very favourite dances.

[Adonaris]

Strange. It make me thinks of dolphins. So close. So simply beautiful.

[kirara324]

I love this peformence!

thanks a lot

[11777766]

Imagination. Perfection. True genius in partnering.

[didderjade]

How do they do it? Gorgeous, gorgeous.

[VickyDoolin]

WOW! Theyre so good its untrue!!

[am1musica]

OMG, they are really amazing!!!

[CarrieOakie]

Never seen this. Choreography is beautiful and so elegant. They were the best.

[Kriyn]

This was so beautiful! I never really got into the whole Bolero routine but this was gorgeous.

[michelleuk]

Everything they skate is awesome,but just watched 1985 pros that's awesome too they make everything look so easy when it isn't.

[rooney4evanalways]

this may sound stupid but has anyone noticed that when chris turns he sprays ice all over the place and when jayne turns she doesnt is it just me or it supposed to happen (because im not a professional)GREAT VIDEO AND PERFORMANCE

[irish5er]

this is amazing and soo beautiful, why have i never seen it before?

[noblead]

This program has got to be my absolute favourite of theirs...

The silence at the beginning is so creative and it really makes you listen to their blades.

I love this music too...Chris Dean is a genius.

[blackgargamel]

I didn't know Torvill & Dean I found this video by searching Oscar Tango by the penguin cafe orchestra, their performance is as magical as the music.

[thispicture84]

i wonder what the scores were?

[ladynea]

i guess this was only a show,not really a competition (but I'm not 100% sure)

[thispicture84]

I think they used this for the technical program at the 1990 World Professionals but i'm not sure. However this performance does look like a show.

[christrox]

T&D are the best ever, they rock!!!!

[thispicture84]

of all their performances this is my favourite, i love the drama

[emj307]

Love this routine ;]

[concorderules]

wow, gorgeous, never seen this before.