Showcase Winners - Benji Schwimmer & Torri Smith::2011 US Open Swing Dance Championships

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[andrewcbelbin]

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.

[amonly]

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!

[kennaselborne]

Benji looks like Tintin! <3

[Doppelreiter82]

@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!

[bubles929]

Its kinda sad that i am singing the lyrics of the piano in my head while in aww watching them

[laboulette974]

<3 j'adore de trop en revanche la tenue de la fille reste à revoir =S

[VaporificLilo]

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! ^_^

[andrewcbelbin]

@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!

[WestCoastSwinger]

I know it's apples to oranges, but I liked this a little better than the J&T classic routine.

[Pam0284]

How could you NOT smile at that beautiful angel?

[BRaffertyable]

Just out of curiosity, why does Benji seem to switch partners so often?

[XSStrings]

it's "love story" for sure. I found a lot of it a really cheezy and too zany for the song. Fabulous dance quality, lifts, and tricks, but I found mood was off.