Je suis accros aux chorégraphies de Al Blackstone.......Ce soir 23 janvier 2023 j'en ai revu certaines qui datent de 7 ans et c'est toujours aussi bien. Bravo à tous les danseurs , c'était génial.....
Oh JT and Robert, how I miss seeing these two dance together. My hope would be that some producer will put together some sort of show for these two, before JT gets too old. I also hope their relationship lasts a lifetime. I adore these two, together.
This is the first time a piece of dance can consistently move me to tears. This is my 4th watch in 3 days and the 4th time I’ve been sobbing by the end. Reminds me so much of me and my dad who passed in 2014.
This routine makes me cry every time I see it. It's supposed to represent a boy and his mentor. The mentor dies, but leaves his legacy to the boy in the form of everything he's taught him so the boy carries on the legacy. BUT it can also be seen as the relationship between any young child and any role model, parent, grandparent, father, mother, brother, who has taught the child so much and passes on, yet still leaves everything they taught with the child who has to grow up with it....ugh!!! bawling!
All the influences that make up this piece: Sammy Davis, Jr . . . Gene Kelly . . . Shirley Temple and HER "Mr. Bojangles," Bill Robinson . . . Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, and all the people who covered this beautiful little song by Jerry Jeff Walker so well . . . they all add up to a pastiche that is actually somewhat emotionally overwhelming for me. It's so beautiful I almost can't handle it. I think this is such a beautiful summary of the various cultural points of reference we have about this name, this character from music and dance. And that last image - the handing over of his most precious possession, Mr. Bojangles' hat, and then his vanishing - a potent message of the ultimate gift of mentor to apprentice. What is given is done so with selflessness, but ultimately, the student must travel down the road alone, lessons (hopefully) well-learned and well-earned.
So it took an adult and child to give me some ACTUAL Fosse? I think they did him proud. I loved it! And the kiddo's Fosse hand at the end- nailed it! Yasssss
Obviously you don't know the real Fred Bojangles, he had a great wardrobe, no cheap tags, all brand name garments, maybe you should meet Freds granddaughter, and daughter, but that's not their real Fred Bojangles, and attitude is beatitudes 5:15...
Je suis accros aux chorégraphies de Al Blackstone.......Ce soir 23 janvier 2023 j'en ai revu certaines qui datent de 7 ans et c'est toujours aussi bien.
Bravo à tous les danseurs , c'était génial.....
Oh JT and Robert, how I miss seeing these two dance together. My hope would be that some producer will put together some sort of show for these two, before JT gets too old. I also hope their relationship lasts a lifetime. I adore these two, together.
One of the best duets of all time! Sooooo cute!
This has got to be my all time favorite SYTYCD routine.
The best!!!!! Al Blackstone is the greatest❤
This is the first time a piece of dance can consistently move me to tears. This is my 4th watch in 3 days and the 4th time I’ve been sobbing by the end.
Reminds me so much of me and my dad who passed in 2014.
I can't help but smile and have that warm feeling within whenever I see this piece. Congrats, Al Blackstone, JT, & Robert!
This routine makes me cry every time I see it. It's supposed to represent a boy and his mentor. The mentor dies, but leaves his legacy to the boy in the form of everything he's taught him so the boy carries on the legacy. BUT it can also be seen as the relationship between any young child and any role model, parent, grandparent, father, mother, brother, who has taught the child so much and passes on, yet still leaves everything they taught with the child who has to grow up with it....ugh!!! bawling!
In tears now. One of my favs.
That routine was lovely, it's even better than I remember it being.
All the influences that make up this piece: Sammy Davis, Jr . . . Gene Kelly . . . Shirley Temple and HER "Mr. Bojangles," Bill Robinson . . . Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, and all the people who covered this beautiful little song by Jerry Jeff Walker so well . . . they all add up to a pastiche that is actually somewhat emotionally overwhelming for me. It's so beautiful I almost can't handle it.
I think this is such a beautiful summary of the various cultural points of reference we have about this name, this character from music and dance. And that last image - the handing over of his most precious possession, Mr. Bojangles' hat, and then his vanishing - a potent message of the ultimate gift of mentor to apprentice. What is given is done so with selflessness, but ultimately, the student must travel down the road alone, lessons (hopefully) well-learned and well-earned.
I go back and forth on my favorite dance pieces I’ve ever seen. This is always in the mix. What a performance.
This is really my favorite performance from the entire next generation season. It's Mr Bonjangos! *singing*
I can't stop smiling seeing them
They have the most precious relationship. Like Paula said they bring out the best in each other.
JT was always my favourite ❤
This was an amazing piece especially with these two dancing it! Al you did an amazing job! And JT and Robert mesh soooo way
One of my all-time favorite routines. I've watched it many times. Brilliant, Al.
what an amazing young man.... and what a gift he has
When you imagine this routine as a father and son dancing it really makes you emotional!
And the fact that they look alike makes it cuter
Beautiful choreography!!!! Its been 4 or 5 years? But I still go to YT to look for this vid whenever I feel down. Great job, Al!
So it took an adult and child to give me some ACTUAL Fosse?
I think they did him proud. I loved it!
And the kiddo's Fosse hand at the end- nailed it! Yasssss
I still love this dance till this day. It’s so soo good. 🥺
How could there be even 1 thumb down?? this is beautiful...brought me to tears!
Look at THAT smile! 😂
in just 2 minutes, humanity is restored
WONDERFULL
Very Great!
Overall I was not crazy about the kid's season, but all the pieces that Robert did with JT are among my favorites over all the seasons.
Come back and dance... and dance... Oh and dance...
Someone can help me with the Spanish translation of what is said in the video. Thank you
Someone can help me with the translation of what is said in the video. Thank you
Can somebody tell me what this dance style is called? Thank you
Tyrone Rivelino jazz
randomaccount747 jazz like in jazz dancing?
Tyrone Rivelino yes, the style is jazz
randomaccount747 thank u very much. Now I know what kind of dance school I have to visit. I really appreciate your answer! ;)
Tyrone Rivelino your welcome! Good luck in your pursuit of dance!
Obviously you don't know the real Fred Bojangles, he had a great wardrobe, no cheap tags, all brand name garments, maybe you should meet Freds granddaughter, and daughter, but that's not their real Fred Bojangles, and attitude is beatitudes 5:15...
honestly, the blond one looks like trump....
Harry chapin, much better