"You Give Me Butterflies"

Contemporary Jazz Lyrical - Modern Dance
Choreography by Candice Franklin
Music by Alicia Keys
Performed by Rachel Soucie
Venue: Dance New Amsterdam, New York City, October 13, 2006

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[juicyme43]

wow candice that was amazing.

whenever i get into a bad mood or start to cry when i have trouble i just watch your video and it calms me down and makes me so peacefull

[candicegetsdown2]

Thanks so much for this comment. I really needed it. I just felt so down until you lifted me up today! Keep dance in your heart . . . Candice

[sharonphillips]

I'm hearing so much more about dancers performing into their older ages and I think the depth and grace that this kind of maturity can bring is very exciting.This seems a little contrived and it can be a little disturbing to watch especially if their emotional subtext is totally off. What you have done with this piece is an example of truth and was a pleasure to watch.

[candicegetsdown2]

Thank you so much for your very insightful and intelligent comments. I'm glad you see where I am going at with my comments about the state of modern dance and contemporary jazz today, as far as execution by youth.

[candicegetsdown2]

Unless the young dancer is genius, there is always a "believe" factor missing from the dance and all we end up applauding is soley the mastery of the steps and sometimes the artistry of the choreographer), but not the artistic styling of the performer. Good luck with you and keep dancing! -Candicegetsdown2

[simplymelly]

great choreography. i like the choice of the song. its puts a different feel to how contemporary jazz lyrical dance really is....wow. =]

[candicegetsdown2]

. . . cause it is too much of a liablility . . . Once we have "proven ourselves" we learn to dance in a way in which the music impregnates our soul, "moving through the step as one entire movement" as if no one is watching (and keeping a score card). Movement is an addiction, it is why we do it. Keep dance in your life. -Candicegetsdown2

[trashqueen09]

very very beautiful. i'm speechless, you're really blessed.. so talented !

[buttakreamful]

You did this girl.. I love this song and I love the way you worked it. Continue to strive..

[aledivinisima]

very nice, u dance wery well. i dancer too. congratulations.

[Dreaswld1]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

[dasdatrappa]

The people who saw you that evening were blessed to have done so. Thank you for the positive energy!

[ShawtyFromda204]

Your dancing tells so much!! I absolutely love it! I even had to post it on fb to show others!

[warAkAsacrifice]

I absolutley loved it. You did a very good job. -Lei Monroe

[Ejisqx]

It's so pretty and expressive... Wish I could do that. But there's probably no way- my parents made me quit dance when I was really small even though I was good at it and it's probably too late to start it up now... =/

But it's beautiful, keep it up :)

[janelle12489]

Wow, this was just absolutely beautiful. It was so smooth and peaceful. Very peaceful. 5 stars.

[GhettoXgangstaXgurl]

i don't say this ALOT 4real but that was very impressive and i enjoyed it alot

[Talybarros]

Really good Candice ! Congrats you re a great dancer! LOL