A note on the technical aspects of the video: When it comes to ballet, it is best to push from the heels rather than the balls of the feet. Part of this is to preserve turnout, which is at the core of the mechanics of ballet. This doesn’t matter so much for Yuta because he doesn’t use turnout. There are also things he does that aren’t healthy in the long run, so if you want to implement some of the points outlined in the video into your own dancing, I advise you to be _very_ careful. That being said, I’m no pedagogue, so please take what I say with a grain of salt. Also, ballon is more complicated than what described in the video. I described the visual illusion, but I didn't explain the mechanics behind a proper jump. True ballon can only be achieved with ballet technique because it is assumed that the dancer is turned out and placed correctly (which Yuta is not). This changes how one can use the body. Good height and a speedy, coordinated takeoff are also necessary and just as important as that visual illusion.
Okay, but *when's the EP. 4 coming out sis?* I'm really anticipating each episode of this series because _I love it and I can't wait to agree on every word you say_
@@shakyraindrop that's sad. I still hope you still make videos tho and continue this series because it's seriously amazing❣ I also have a little bit of background in dance bcs it was one of my major in college, I'm more on folkdances tho, so whenever you point out your observations I notice it too and I agree with it hahaha. xoxo
I really hope you continue this series... It is so so good and so well-done. I also hope you analyse Taemin's dancing someday... He moves like water and he's one of those few dancers in kpop who have made me speechless and just think of him as art
oooh this was interesting especially because I noticed his “soft” hands, too. I thought it was peculiar how he danced so explosively, yet his hands looked as if they were wading through water woah
If you watch the rurouni kenshin actor doing his stunt training with the katana quick draw, you'd see similar things, explosive bursts of agile footwork paired with incredibly fast intricate sparring rhythm AND absolutely delicate but deft hands and fingers handling the sword (they timed in slow motion on a variety show to be able to see it, 0.5 seconds) and ladies too. (BTW Takeru looks incredibly so similar that Yuta could be his younger brother)
@@hoanghoang457 thanks for the information! I have watched a lot of nct videos over the past couple of days, but so far the only ones I have names and stuff down are Mark and Taeyong. I'm working on it though.
I guess sports training just really affects the way you walk or dance. I’m trained in jump rope and we’re taught to jump on the balls of our feet. Now whenever I’m barefoot I just unconsciously walk on them lmao
Confirmed. Yuta clearly has the “it factor” - with an athletic build and handsome face added onto a strong stage presence that attracts your eyes to follow his movements even through the crowd. Although you’ve pointed out how powerful yet graceful Yuta’s dance is, he seems to get stuck dancing at the very back of the 9-member group where he can barely be seen, standing off the stage completely while others dance, or dancing so far to one side of the group and/or out of camera range that he may as well be off the stage. When you add his pretty singing voice and the fact that he is visually stunning without a single bad camera angle, it seems he should be consistently assigned more prominent front/center roles in the group’s stage performances and MVs based on earned merit. This inexplicable lack of value being given to Yuta’s strong visuals, dancing, and singing talent has been a lingering curiosity among fans, with questions remaining if perhaps there is substance to SM’s history of lawsuits for ethnic discrimination against non-Korean group members?
Yes You are right. SM has always been notorious for discriminating foreign members. They do debut them but only to market the fanbase of that particular country. SM knows that Yuta has every potential to be the front center but they purposefully keep him in the back so that their Korean members get the spotlight. I am not hating on any of the Korean members of NCT but that's the truth. EXO's foreign members had suffered the same discrimination. That's the reason, all of them left SM and EXO.
@@daylight1nsomniac536 Bravo for your optimism. But this many years into the group's history and despite all of the pleading comments from fans (especially those written under Yuta's White cover), it seems SM is unlikely to change direction. It is doubtful that Yuta will ever be given the focus and opportunities he deserves until his contract expires and he signs with another company who won't waste his talents.
And that's why we need the Japanese sub-unit, whether he remains in 127 or not. I know it'd be sad if he had to leave his long-time friends to re-debut five years later, with some young people he barely knows. But he can't stay in the back forever just to be with his friends! His career needs to evoluate, one day. So either he becomes the leader and main dancer of NCT Japan, or... He leaves the company. Knowing how huge he is in his home country, it wouldn't be a problem for him to have a new start there. I'd be sad if he left the group, but we gotta think of what's best for him, too.
I have to agree with many of the comments...it took forever for Kun to get any recognition it seems until WayV. It was obvious when he was on a program where the members had to jump up & dance in the songs they were a part of for NCT & Kun could only participate in ONE dance out of all the songs that were played. Then there’s Yuta who sings great & is an awesome dancer...& now it’s as if it’s happening with Shotaro. He & Sungchan debuted at the same time it seems...but Shotaro was first & while I see Sungchan everywhere (photo shoots, Inkygayo, etc), where is Shotaro? Hopefully he’ll be a part of the new NCT Japan sub-unit & that’s why we don’t see him as much...because he’s busy with that. But if not, I can see why so many fans write so many disparaging remarks about SM! 😒😓🤨😠
honestly, I have a big smile by watching this. yuta worked a lot, came from japan to korea because he wanted more than anything to sing, and despite that he didn't debut as a singer but more in the dance line, he worked so hard for show how he is also capable of hold that tittle, and everyone should recognize that too. I'm so, so happy to see a professional review of his dance, and I hope this video can reach to fans and non-fans too, so everyone can appreciate yuta's power when it comes to dance. thank you so much for your work!!!
I tried jumping like yuta and jun. When i tried jun style, i thought my feet would pop. When i tried yuta style, i landed on my toes, bent my knees too much, and almost fell on my noes. I'll never jump again.
Lol, I feel you. Every time I watch videos on dancing I feel so smart and capable and then I actually try it and... yep, knowledge does not automatically translate into skill.
Yup its almost like a volleyball player, but the thing I noticed when he jumps in his part on Black on Black, he uses his two feet to jump , meanwhile a player uses both of their feet but not on the same time to build the elevation of their jump, and that also includes the force coming from the upper body, the floating in the air and hang time will be helpful? for the players to differentiate their attacks. The thing is Yuta is a football player which requires a lot of work on his legs and foot. I don't know if youll understand, Im just trying to analyze both
yutazens are forever indebted to you for the series deep dive into his techniques and why he's so fascinating and captivating as a performer. one of my happiest moments was seeing him do a special stage with mark and eunhyuk at smtown tokyo,, as it felt like yuta was finally getting the acknowledgement of his skills as a main dancer of nct 127. he's honestly such a joy to watch as you'd never know what to expect from him, but moreso because you really feel his passion for performing with every step. on another note, i really appreciated seeing the side by side comparisons to see how uniquely the members dance!! when boom was released, people compiled individual fancams of the dreamies and it amazed me how differently they did the same moves!! makes me realise why some dancing styles attract different people, though they are all obviously amazing dancers.
Also, as a former soccer player myself, Yuta’s methods definitely reflect that of someone who played. We run on the balls of our feet and are taught to be on our toes from before the first whistle blows. And the reason why his hands/arms don’t seem to have the same strength as his legs is probably because in soccer the only real use of your arms is for running. They’re seen as secondary. They only serve to help us move: by going faster and for balancing. Probably how he knew intuitively to use them to help him jump. You may think soccer practice revolves around a ball, but we actually do a lot of training that just involves technique and how to use our body properly, which seems like it would transfer into dancing. We have a thing called B.O.B. (body over ball) which reminds me of how you said he’s always ready to spring forward-because we are leaning over the ball, ready to sprint with all our power, while using technique and control to keep possession of the ball, in order to beat our opponents. Thank you for making series and this video. It combines my love of soccer with a new interest in dancing that you have sparked. I’m not physically able to play soccer anymore-and that breaks my heart-but you’ve given me hope that someday I can find a new home in dancing. :)
I totally agree with you about the soccer training!! (esp the use of arms to gather power) However, it's also important to take into account Yuta's only dance training is heavily *heavily* hip-hop centered and you are actually taught to very rarely step down on your heels as well in order to be able to move faster. That, combined with his soccer training, is the best guess reason why he's so light on his feet and so balanced on his toes
i dont know if yall read this, i just want to share what my cousin(dance teacher) said about yuta when i showed him nct 127 dance practice and performance videos.. my cousin said yuta has good strength and he knows how to control his body, he is the one who dance according to the beat of music, his sense is good, he dance differently and sometimes dont follow the original choreography and when i told him that yuta played soccer for 11y, he got impressed cause dancing and soccer is a different thing, but he said no wonder yuta has good strength, just like other kpop dancers who learned taekwando first. thats it. and he comment about others members too. yeah i noticed yuta is one of the best dancers in NCT. when i watch nct videos you can see he added some choreo and just dance w his own style. i started notice this during cherry bomb especially during jaehyun first part "im the biggest hit on the stage" when he put his hand up before mark's rap. only yuta did it.
Just love how nct and nctzen says that yuta basically a cat in disguise of human when in reality he is a cat. This proves more to our claims czennies. YUTA IS A CAT. PERIODT.
something I noticed from the first time I saw his dance was how neat Yuta's legs movements. and in nct life hot and young he did balance himself on top of the kayak board effortlessly. that tells you guys how much power he had in his legs.
honestly though, soccer players generally are fairly muscular (in particular in the core and legs) even if you aren't trying to become muscular, as well as very agile, just because of how many hours and years spent at practices where you're constantly doing drills that usually require a good amount of leg and core muscles. to me, as a person who has played at rec/very very low competitive levels all my life, I do not find it at all surprising that he has that sort of strength :)
This is totally unrelated to kpop but, speaking as a junior 3D character animator, your commentary was extremely interesting to listen to. The way you explain movement, and especially that whole segment about how Yuta and ballet dancers achieve that "floating effect" was eye-opening. I don't think people understand the amount of knowledge of the human body and movement that is needed to make fluid, realistic looking recreations of the most basic of actions (running, jumping, lifting something, etc.), not to mention the amount of time it takes to make even 1 second worth of animation, tweaking every single articulation of the body to achieve the perfect effect. I'll definitely be thinking of what I learned here in my next project. Thank you from a fellow NCTzen :3
I haven't finished the whole video yet, but I found the point you made about him always being on the balls of his feet really interesting. I played soccer for a little while before doing almost a decade of softball, and that is something you're taught in most sports. When you're on the balls of your feet you're able to react quicker to things happening, like someone trying to juke around you (soccer like Yuta) or a ball being hit right next to you (softball like me). Coaches never wanted you to be flatfooted because you would never be able to react in time to anything. Whenever anyone tells me to get ready for anything remotely athletic, now about four years removed from sports, I still automatically and subconsciously get on the balls of my feet, and I assume this is the same for Yuta. Being on the balls of his feet is his natural "ready" position.
@Lauren Stendel Yes I completely agree. Especially when I do Basketball and Netball - because u have to almost have very flexible feet in order to mark someone. You’re reaction time has to be on point and your eyes have to be everywhere
This series itself has been incredibly insightful and interesting to me as someone who is not a dancer, but I really have to compliment you on your editing. I get a complete sense of beginning, middle, and end and the background music you use and the timing of the video clips and text is really just so satisfying. Ugh, this series is one of the best and I look forward to future ones!!
RIGHT??? And the language she uses paired with the music and the beauty of dance it’s just- *chefs kiss*. I’ve never loved a kpop (or maybe even on all of TH-cam) series more than this one
jennanear omg yeah right I think just by watching 2 videos of the Anatomy of a dancer I learn so much about how our bodies works when dancing, also about the dancing styles and much more wtf I think I’m in love with the series, amazing work was done^^
im so emotional wtf, i was crying before you even showed clip of yuta crying. it's just so NICE to see someone appreciate yuta's skills and hard work. he's such an incredible dancer and he gives 127's performances so much colour, but he's so underrated it breaks my heart. thank you for seeing him and his talent!! i love this series, i love understanding why i love the way nct moves, thank you for taking the time to explain it to me!!
As a person who’s been playing soccer for 7 going on 8 years now and also dances in theatre- I was trained to run on the balls of my feet because I would be able to sprint faster and sharply change direction without falling. It’s something that also happens when I dance, whereas my friend who has never played sports doesn’t have the same technique as I do and they are less stable, they tend to fall or trip often. Also by running on the balls of my feet and conserving my energy well, I’m able to outrun taller opponents easily and I stay in the game most of the time because I am needed and I don’t easily become tired. Hope my long explanation helps possibly explain why Yuta dances on the balls of his feet! 😂🙂
If you watch him and observe his movements, he's the only member who has the greatest body control whenever they dance. He dances effortlessly and never exaggerated his dance.
This is one of the most high quality, well thought out and unique kpop type videos/series i’ve every seen. You don’t only focus on the more popular members and help is see the talent in the members that are less noticed for their dance. I love this series so much and hope that we get to see every member’s own qualities
I watched all your 3 videos about analyzing Yuta, Haechan and WinWin's dances. And the most emotional thing about your vids is that you talked about not only skilled but also how feeling they (may I call them artist) are. You checked in more details to the artists: their backgrounds, tendencies... Furthermore, you tried your best to explain what you knew as a pro in the simple way for amateur audiences. I can feel how much effort you put in making those vids. Finally, I really appreciate your work. Can't wait to enjoy the next vid from series of NCT. Respect!!!
1:21 I remember NCT 127’s variety show in Japan where their drawings of sun determines their personality. The psychologist said that Yuta have so much energy so strong that he contained. So When you said this, I got goosebumps
4:00 "If I saw him coming towards me, I'd run the other way". I can relate sis ,If he is coming to me like that I would think that he wants to eat me or something lol
Yuta is my favorite member of NCT. Watching him own the stage makes me want to enjoy performing again. I play the cello but once I got to college I started feeling more anxious about my ability and kept comparing myself to other better players. I really admire Yuta's ability to be so free on stage and not worry about anything else and I'd love to be able to emulate even a little of that energy
Finally someone talks about Yuta as a main dancer of NCT. Most people immediately turn to Ten or Taeyong, but Yuta is a very strong dancer as well. In an interview he said he would never want to lose his dancing ability, even rather his singing ability. I recognize the jumping part and "standing on the balls of your feet" part as well. I play volleyball and we're constantly reminded to float in the air and stay on the front of our feet to be more stable and to be able to change direction quickly. It's probably the foundation for any sport, including dancing.
@@Nick0206 I totally agree with you. I get angry every time when other main dancers get solo dance covers etc, but he never gets any. I don't understand why SM is doing this...
Yuta will be very happy to see this accurate video! He's not just a visual, a singer but a very talented dancer with great attitudes on stage! We love you Japan's Prince! Hope you see his TVXQ Cover on NCT Music! He's absolutely talented!
I love how you compare and contrast the movements of the NCT members with examples of other dancers, but not going too fast and explaining in a great way on what the differences are. I also love how you explain everything in a clear and concise way. But what I love most about these videos is your enthusiasm and love for both dancing and the members, and it's just so effervescent and enjoyable. I didn't even realize that 15 minutes had gone by until you had started to wrap it up and I was like "wait, it's over?" There's so many things I never realized I didn't notice about the way each member dances, but once you point it out, it seems so obvious and I probably will notice it in future dance practices. Thank you for uploading this wholesome and informative series, I look forward to whoever next you have planned!
I really enjoy watching Yuta perform, and I see why. He isn't stiff while dancing, he has the feeling of the songs he performes, he has the expressons that the song requires, he dances like he is on silk, he has the moves, the posture, he has everything. I wonder how many years it took him to master everything and be the idol everyone can look up to. I really appreciate Yuta (whole NCT in general) and his (and NCT's) hard work and the hours spent to make every detail perfect. Yuta is a sweetie and a talented mochie, you just can't resist him even if you wanted to.
when you mentioned the whole thing about how yuta makes it seem like he’s floating in the air, I was super surprised lol I’ve never taken dance nor have any knowledge about it but I do enjoy just watching dance and I do have some interest in it. Jumps really surprise because of how they look so flawless and light and i don’t know how to do the jumps but I’ve always had this one idea of how it seems like they’re floating and that’s exactly what you mentioned, how they keep bringing their legs closer to give the illusion. That idea was all I believed all along and now that i find out it’s actually how they do it, I feel a little smart lol because for once I got something right hehe but this whole video was super informative omg
OMG!😍 This made me cry.😭 Your analysis is easy to understand. 😊 Comparing him to a cat is funny but makes sense😂 But when your summary started, I felt your sincerity and your appreciation for Yuta.😭 Thank you for the love, attention and time you gave for Yuta's video.
I've been listening to NCT for a long while and i never really staned. But i began to take a closer look at them now since 127's Neo Zone come back and this is just making me fall more in love with Yuta in particular
Wow, once again I am floored by this analysis. When I saw the notification popped out I was surprised to see that it is Yuta, bc I had never expected him to come next. As a former athlete myself, what you said about using the balls of your feet to preserve momentum of moving forward while reducing mass (technically) and making explosive attacks is true. I was a sprinter, hurdler and high jumper. In which, between those three, hurdling is the trickiest (at least for me) bc you are required to have high agility and stamina in order to jump and quickly regain yourself to sprint and jump again. The trick of using balls of our feet is very important, like you said, as it eases the body and the legs to quickly sprint and jump again. Plus, I was taught to sprint with the balls of our feet bc the body is forward, the center of gravity is lower thus making the sprint quicker. That is the key to athletes. Another good point that you made that I must mention is how Yuta made a small jump before he 'flies', that was a trick I used as a high jumper. I made a small jump before sprinting towards the pole and at some distance, exerts the full jump, all the while only using the balls of my feet. My coach emphasized on using the balls, that at one point I walk using the balls everywhere when the competition was nearing. I don't participate in sports anymore, but the muscle memory was trained, so whenever I do a quick jump, climb up the stairs or jogging, I will only use the balls. I am so impressed by this analysis bc it gave me goosebumps at some parts, and those parts are when you mentioned the benefits of using the balls of his feet. It really gave me a new light on Yuta, bc I have always noticed he is a little contrained in his moves but they are explosive and feral, at the same time languid in ways I could not explain. When you pointed out the sensitivity he had (how his fingers are soft) that made my head cleared up. He is indeed an impressive dancer. Great work, and thank you for sharing this!! ❤
Ooh, thank you for enlightening us, I understand a lot about past stuff I did in gym class (actually our gym teachers don't explain a lot about how our bodies work or how to achieve a movement) or why I always climb stairs on my feet balls when other people just don't.
100% i used to run/race a lot growing up and now unknowingly always end up not fully stepping and using my balls of the foot especially too when climbing the stairs
But apart from being great at analysing dance, you're also such a good writer! I always end up getting teary eyed at the end of your videos! Thank you for sharing with us 💕
Ur explanations are really very good and keeps the audience engaged throughout. And your personal thoughts and feelings abt how each and every nct member really tugs the heartstrings of every nctzen
ikr... i always notice how they build the story from the beginning to the end it's also allowed their explanation become more interesting and not boring what a talent
I'm always so amazed at how you manage to explain something that seems so "simple" at first glance in such great detail, where you feel like a whole new world is opening up in front of your eyes and you begin to notice things totally differently?? It's really amazing, you are such a good teacher! What really resonated with me about Yuta is what you said in the beginning, that he focuses his energy and movement inwards and kind of towards the floor. When watching the latest TY freestyle dance video, i was wondering why Yuta's movements in particular were so mesmerizing and interesting to look at, and now I know it's exactly that "animalistic" movement which comes across as a little dangerous and so cool....wow. I know I will always pay attention to the way Yuta dances now. Thank you and I can't wait for the next video
I trained for being an athlete, my opinion about the tip toe thingy is, it can actually help the person to move faster and more stable and can also mean that you have enough control on your feet. And I can see that on Yuta!! He's an amazing dancer btw.
See and I think that contrast right there between the strength and delicateness is what describes Yuta best. You even see it in his personality. On the one hand, he's athletic, strong, and manly as he would describe himself. But he's also sensitive and soft and delicate. I think that's really beautiful that it appears in his dance as well. Thanks for making this video!!!
Hail, comrades. I have returned Okay, jk ;) but it's great to see you guys again. Sorry for the long wait. Please read below: 1) I've answered some FAQ's in the description, so if you have a question, the answer may be there 2) I have a Twitter now! I'll be posting NCT and dance stuff. I'll try to talk about things that don't make it into the videos. You can follow me at @shakyraindrop :D Join the cause comrade. 3) Not sure when I'm gonna film the Q and A. My house is very noisy. I'm waiting for the right time. 4) You know how I said in the FAQ that I probably won't do other groups? Weellll, I'm kinda sorta thinking about doing a Seventeen video, but I need to research. If you guys could recommend me any videos related to their dancing (dance practices, interviews, behind the scenes) that would help so much! 5) Thanks for all the kind words and support. I love my sandwiches
I don’t know if this is a good video related to seventeens dancing but you should check out Seventeen x Monsta X collab MAMA 2015! It’s a pretty long video but I just want you to look at the part where they dance in blue light
for seventeen, you can check out many of their various choreographies, but I’ll highly recommend “my i” by jun and the8 and also “lilili yabbay” by the performance team.
here's a playlist of most of seventeen's dance videos (dance paractices, solo dancing, perfomance ver. etc): th-cam.com/play/PLx4gkHnLJ-Ll1yUb-0NnTf_TKh7ISFPdM.html lilili yabbay isn't in there though (here's a link to that: th-cam.com/video/wvBtrgTeeTs/w-d-xo.html) and neither is this video: th-cam.com/video/5QDbEZ3IsOc/w-d-xo.html (or th-cam.com/video/lx-nsayZItA/w-d-xo.html, hoshi's dance cover of bad) this playlist has a bunch of fancams and relay dances: th-cam.com/play/PLQv1U2oSD8oCCMlj5iFaI2mgbgb3smvuD.html (among other things, ctrl f is your friend) also you can search 'seventeen dance realy' on youtube to find others there are probably lots more, but this is what i have time to find right now lol
i love the yuta appreciation omg. but also, being a soccer player and gymnast, a lot of these things are engrained in you from a young age, so a lot of the things you were pointing out are something many athletes do unconciously. whenever you mentioned rebound, it reminded me of gymnastics and how we have to make the flips look so simple and weightless through the rebound and illusion. once again, a masterpiece of a video 💓
I gotta admit that I first clicked because I've been wanting to see a video analysis of yuta's dancing for a long time now, but as the video finished I couldn't discern if I was crying because of how much I admire yuta and how awesome he is or by the way that your words hit me! Your speech is just amazing and it left me in awe. I've been a dancer since very little and I'm so fond in it that I want to dedicate my whole life to dancing. Sadly I have almost zero chances of becoming succesful in this area if I don't leave my country (here the arts aren't really appreciated). But the way you spoke gave me so much hope and inspiration that I really want to give it a try, even if it means losing years of my life or all of it. Thank you so much, you definitely gained a new sub today
AHHHH THIS WAS SO GOOD yuta’s dancing has always caught my eye because of the power he holds when moving and man your analysis makes so much sense to me as an urban/hiphop dancer (with ballet/jazz roots lmao). im really looking forward to seeing the rest of this series, especially if you do decide to do this for the seventeen members!
just an observation but yuta also has some qualities that would be really good in a tap dancer (i take ballet, tap and jazz) particularly the whole staying on the balls of your feet thing. in tap it is important to keep your knees bent and heels off the floor, so as not to damage your achilles', whilst keeping a stable upper body AND relaxed limbs, or itd be near impossible to do things like brush hops or double shuffles, and i have noticed him doing all of these things. tap can also be an 'explosive' style, needing a lot of energy to keep going. this isnt really that relevant but i just thought i would point it out lol
You've got my sub. I've always thought about this but yuta's dacing had always allured me, he's so quick and smooth and I didn't knew how to actually put it. Combined with his crazy stage presence, yuta is a beast of an idol in every sense.
Everything you describe especially at the end i really felt it when i saw him on stage for real at a concert. He really has that energy created by his specific movements and feelings that trigger your imagination. I couldn't believe it until i saw it. All the tension he gathers inside his body explodes slowly (little explosions like you said) along the performance and reaches the whole audience till last row. He is truly amazing.
Thank you so much for doing this!!! I always loved yuta’s jump in black on black bc it looks so cool, and know with your explanation I am like “omg so that’s why it looks amazing!” He really looks like he’s floating and i never noticed how he dances on the balls of his feet!! For real, this was me 🤯 throughout the video
ok you REALLY moved me in the end... I had the chance to see NCT127's concert in Paris and I remember very distinctly being super impressed by and drawn to Yuta's performance, even though he might not always be the one I would tend to stare at usually, I even wrote in my journal about his dancing and extremely positive energy. and I think it may be what you describe, his amazing almost inhuman technique paired to his sensitivity, that left that impression on me. as you said, it's no longer just a series of movement but sharing feelings and dreams. THEN YOU SHOWED IMAGES OF THAT CONCERT and I may have let out a ridiculous squeal of joy
Thats why Yuta is my bias. There is something that draw me to keep trying to find him in every NCT video. The way he dance looks "easy" but it is not. I am just an occasional dancer and not a professional dancer, but can I say that the way he dance, the energy, sometimes it reminds me to the way Taemin SHINee dance. I am a shawol but i love NCT too since their debut hahaha.
OMG YOU DID YUTA what you said at the end made me so emotional that I almost cried for no apparent reason, NCT are really motivating and inspiring people to do such interesting and creative things like this. I love these series keep going love your hard work 💚💚 (srry bad english)
What a perfect description. Actually Yuta became my definite NCT 127 bias when I saw him dancing during the Neo city tour... I couldn't take my eyes away, it was too beautiful to watch. The way he moves is really something! Thank you for that episode and I can't wait for the next one!
I'm not sure I can pick one bias among NCT127 but I had a very similar experience not being able to take my eyes away from Yuta's dancing during the neo city tour. I never noticed him more than any other member but during the concert I was mesmerised haha
I'm learning so much Holy shit, I'm a dancer but a hip hop dancer, I've never gone to dance school or taken any serious classes where they teach you techniques, just casual classes where you learn choreo so all of this I will use in the future it's so mind blowing and also yuta is so naturally just good at dance even though he wasn't even a dancer which is crazy haha
ok,,, i’m no dancer so watching these videos make me feel smart lmao jokes aside thank you so much for making these videos bcos it really shows the technique of each member and how each of them are different and amazingly in their own way (i hope that made sense lol) (also thank you for working so hard on these :D)
Yessssssssssssssssssssssssss Our Japanese Prince !!! I love these videos because some people don't realize, notice, or appreciate the years of training and abilities they have engraved in their bodies that is shown when they're performing smh, I absolutely love that you shed light on this :) and yes take as long as you need we understand we'll be right here with our post notifications waiting for ya !
This is amazing I noticed there was something interesting about how he dances but I could never pin point it or describe it Thank you for making these, they're amazing and you convey and explain these so well!
Jesus Christ this was so entertaining to watch. I've never been so intrigued by a kpop dance analysis video b4. This popped up on my main page and I was like alright lol why not (it's 3:01 am 4/23/20 rn XD) and damn, I was honestly like *~wow~* Yuta has always been my fave 127 dancer, cuz his dancing is VERY unique and I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed it. And when u mentioned a spring in the beginning, thank you for that because that's exactly how his dancing and force exertion is. I have been looking for something to relate his dancing to and it's exactly that. Anyways, I really enjoyed this video, and this comment was my analysis for you 🤣💚
"Testing the limits." I love that phrase. I also always love watching Yuta dances. There's something alluring about his dance. You help me a lot in understanding and admiring Yuta more. Bless you ❤️
I'm feeling less o a creep for not being able to look at other member of nct but Yuta when I watch their performances, ever since I started watching their videos he drew me completely in to the point where he is the only one my eyes search for in nct, I'm definitely not a dancer or anything but this guy has something truly special about him, overall, but it's specially noticeable when he dances. I'm so in love with this video because it discribes exactly how magical Yuta is, thank you so much (once again) for your beautiful work.
Your words are so beautifully chosen as if it were a poem, I never realized yuta had a LOT going but thank god you made this for me to realize and see his hard work and “flight” :)
Honestly, if I were an idol, I wiuld be so honored to have you analyze my dancing, even if my dancing ended up not being the best lol. Your editing is amazing. I feel like I'm on a real journey, learning about his dancing style as well as background on ballet and whatever previous training the idol has. The usage of the clips, bg music, the lines you draw, and the really cool intros and endings paired with the headings at each chapter of the video make this series very structured and fun to follow. Thank you so much for making this series! I'm excited for the next video.
Thank you 😭 i requested Yuta on your last video and you really make it. Thank you to capturing his strong and delicate dance move in intellectual words. He really is an amazing performer 😭😭😭 Please give our yuta a lot of love 😭
would you ever consider analyzing twice’s Mina? she was a ballet dancer for 11 years, which results in people often calling her stiff in some of twice’s choreography.
kinda hope she will analyse mina's dancing :( mina is my bias and as an ex traditional Chinese dancer it hurts me to see people undermining her abilities
From what I see people mostly say Mina's dancing doesn't exude much energy and that's because of her facial expression and not her body movements. I'm not a hardcore Once, but I know Mina's dancing is very "fluent" if that makes sense. Tzuyu, on the other hand, is the member that I've seen people call stiff mostly. I'm no professional dancer or anything, but I love watching people dance, but Tzuyu does the movements so on point that I don't see her enjoying her own dancing. This is just my theory: the constrained-ness element is mutual between them, for Mina in her facial expression and Tzuyu in her movements. That's why they look "stiff" to those people. I absolutely adore them both, regardless.
I mean she's kinda stiff. Watch her Yes or Yes fancam. Although training as a ballet dancer gives her good balance and technique. Her facials come and go. I'm expecting her to have good expression.
The point about Yuta "bringing over" some things from playing football over to dance, is something that has happened to me, just the other way around (but with handball). it's honestly kind of interesting to think about how we get so used to one way of moving that we just keep doing it outside of where it's needed
literally cried watching this!! i really really wish yuta watches this someday! your dedication is beautiful and i'm sure yuta would too be very touched if he were to watch your analysis!!!!!!!
I am actually hoping that you analyze Yuta's dancing because I can also see his power and softness at the same time when he is dancing and yes you did it! Yuta dancing to limitless is my fav.
i love your videos it's so interesting to have the technical insight into their dancing and your deep appreciation for dance as well as the boys shines through so beautifully every time. when you mentioned him always being on the balls of his feet it was immediately obvious to me why that would be. a large portion of the running in football is sprinting and if you watch sprinters they run from pushing through the balls of their feet (why running spikes are only on the ball and toes of the shoes) it's something to do with being able to put more force into the ground to push from and obviously when moving in regards to the ball, footballers are constantly shifting direction and their weight to maneuver the ball which is done easiest and fastest if they stay on the balls of their feet. obviously he has a lot of natural athletic ability but it's really interesting to see how his sports background and training has shaped and influenced his movement when he's moved over to dancing.
Yuta has been catching my attention everytime he performs on stage and this video definitely explains why By the way i really love the way you put words to explain(?) I really love your choice of words, idk why. I'm so excited about who the next member would be but take your time! It's okay if you take a long time to make the next video, it's worth to watch!
I totally agree with you about Yuta. as you were explaining about his dance methods I was just two seconds ahead of saying the exact same words as you! Powerful! explosive! delicate! graceful! such a combination! and his jumps in Black on Black are really so incredible. I took ballet for 5 years. I have a basic knowledge of body position in space and tend to dance on the balls of my feet with knees bent too. My friends always say I am a god dancer. I'm like Taeyong, I watch and duplicate what I see with my own flair of movement and musicality. Yuta is just amazing to watch! I am so happy I found this video! I just watched Haechan and Taeyong videos just now. The way they move and dance such professionals! The way they make the moves look effortless and easy. You know that they are really hard! They must practice in their sleep! The fact that they sing at the same time just amazes me! I hope you would like to do more of these videos!! Thank you!
Ok Yuta is cool af but can we please talk about you for a short second? These videos are amazing! The analysis is so good and well researched and clean and there's a good overlook and just in general your videos are amazing! Thank you!!
A note on the technical aspects of the video: When it comes to ballet, it is best to push from the heels rather than the balls of the feet. Part of this is to preserve turnout, which is at the core of the mechanics of ballet. This doesn’t matter so much for Yuta because he doesn’t use turnout. There are also things he does that aren’t healthy in the long run, so if you want to implement some of the points outlined in the video into your own dancing, I advise you to be _very_ careful. That being said, I’m no pedagogue, so please take what I say with a grain of salt.
Also, ballon is more complicated than what described in the video. I described the visual illusion, but I didn't explain the mechanics behind a proper jump. True ballon can only be achieved with ballet technique because it is assumed that the dancer is turned out and placed correctly (which Yuta is not). This changes how one can use the body. Good height and a speedy, coordinated takeoff are also necessary and just as important as that visual illusion.
Okay, but *when's the EP. 4 coming out sis?* I'm really anticipating each episode of this series because _I love it and I can't wait to agree on every word you say_
P.S. I hope your getting them coins for this. ❤
Black Storm Unfortunately, I’m not.
@@shakyraindrop that's sad. I still hope you still make videos tho and continue this series because it's seriously amazing❣ I also have a little bit of background in dance bcs it was one of my major in college, I'm more on folkdances tho, so whenever you point out your observations I notice it too and I agree with it hahaha. xoxo
I really hope you continue this series... It is so so good and so well-done.
I also hope you analyse Taemin's dancing someday... He moves like water and he's one of those few dancers in kpop who have made me speechless and just think of him as art
So, this is Yuta
He's not a ballet dancer, he's a cat 😺
my bts and nct biases are both meow meows now lol
edit: oh woah 17 likes lol
@@kmasood100 who is your bias in bts
@@apaikamugutdinova7877 suga (min yoongi)
@@kmasood100 oh ok
@@gstudioz3973 Suga's a rapper/producer
oooh this was interesting especially because I noticed his “soft” hands, too. I thought it was peculiar how he danced so explosively, yet his hands looked as if they were wading through water woah
Thats right! His entire body dancing powerfully but his hands turns out smoothly, its so beautiful to watch!
Xiaoxin Li yessss, my thoughts exactly. Glad I’m not the only one noticed his hands movements
I think I noticed it first in “Touch”, but from then on started to see it in all the rest of his dances. This explanation makes so much sense now.
I had the same feelz when I saw T0UCH, perfect example of his "soft" hands, delicate fingers. Yuta... just saying his name turns me to mush!
If you watch the rurouni kenshin actor doing his stunt training with the katana quick draw, you'd see similar things, explosive bursts of agile footwork paired with incredibly fast intricate sparring rhythm AND absolutely delicate but deft hands and fingers handling the sword (they timed in slow motion on a variety show to be able to see it, 0.5 seconds) and ladies too. (BTW Takeru looks incredibly so similar that Yuta could be his younger brother)
in conclusion, yuta is a kitty
lmao yes
Yes.
Awww 😼 a savage one at that lol
Yuta is a cat : confirmed ✅.
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The fandom is sooooo lucky to have you honestly speaking.
EXACTLY
Yes, yes, and yes. Thank you so much!
EXACTLY, WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH💚
shaky raindrop is probably my most favorite czennie out there!💗💗
fr this is top tier content glad i found it
Yuta is one of the best top 3 dancer of nct , he's not overdanced but still powerful and he can move at ease ..
Who are the other 2?
@@Paloma-hy9gq ten n taeyong
Damn you don’t “analyze” you *ANALYZE* 😳👏🏼👏🏼
*ANALYZE* BASS BOOSTED
pplssss why is this so funnyy 😭😭
You know what, you should get paid for this.
I'm starting to think she/he is a dance instructor at SM
You are so right. ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS 🥰🥰💖💖🙏🙏
@@eleventwelve2650 Omg, samee
Chef's kiss
There's a PayPal link in the bio you can donate to 💚
still sucks it's only if a person wants and not automatically from youtube's views
don’t you ever sit there and just think to yourself “wow I am just SO IN LOVE with nakamoto yuta!” because same
I have a question. I'm new to this group and fandom.vis he Japanese? His name sort of sounds Japanese but I'm not sure.
@@hipeople9856 He is Japanese! NCTzens usually call him our Osaka prince
@@hoanghoang457 thanks for the information! I have watched a lot of nct videos over the past couple of days, but so far the only ones I have names and stuff down are Mark and Taeyong. I'm working on it though.
Hi People I’m two months late but welcome to the fandom 🥺
I also noticed that Yuta walks on the balls of his feet naturally, so maybe that's way he dances om them
As someone who does both the way you walk really affects the way you dance.
Pat Media it’s because doyoung can’t execute any techniques that’s why and also he can’t control his body weight when dancing unlike others
I guess sports training just really affects the way you walk or dance. I’m trained in jump rope and we’re taught to jump on the balls of our feet. Now whenever I’m barefoot I just unconsciously walk on them lmao
Confirmed. Yuta clearly has the “it factor” - with an athletic build and handsome face added onto a strong stage presence that attracts your eyes to follow his movements even through the crowd. Although you’ve pointed out how powerful yet graceful Yuta’s dance is, he seems to get stuck dancing at the very back of the 9-member group where he can barely be seen, standing off the stage completely while others dance, or dancing so far to one side of the group and/or out of camera range that he may as well be off the stage.
When you add his pretty singing voice and the fact that he is visually stunning without a single bad camera angle, it seems he should be consistently assigned more prominent front/center roles in the group’s stage performances and MVs based on earned merit. This inexplicable lack of value being given to Yuta’s strong visuals, dancing, and singing talent has been a lingering curiosity among fans, with questions remaining if perhaps there is substance to SM’s history of lawsuits for ethnic discrimination against non-Korean group members?
Yes You are right. SM has always been notorious for discriminating foreign members. They do debut them but only to market the fanbase of that particular country. SM knows that Yuta has every potential to be the front center but they purposefully keep him in the back so that their Korean members get the spotlight. I am not hating on any of the Korean members of NCT but that's the truth. EXO's foreign members had suffered the same discrimination. That's the reason, all of them left SM and EXO.
ikr i really hope that changes with this comeback
@@daylight1nsomniac536 Bravo for your optimism. But this many years into the group's history and despite all of the pleading comments from fans (especially those written under Yuta's White cover), it seems SM is unlikely to change direction. It is doubtful that Yuta will ever be given the focus and opportunities he deserves until his contract expires and he signs with another company who won't waste his talents.
And that's why we need the Japanese sub-unit, whether he remains in 127 or not. I know it'd be sad if he had to leave his long-time friends to re-debut five years later, with some young people he barely knows. But he can't stay in the back forever just to be with his friends! His career needs to evoluate, one day. So either he becomes the leader and main dancer of NCT Japan, or... He leaves the company. Knowing how huge he is in his home country, it wouldn't be a problem for him to have a new start there. I'd be sad if he left the group, but we gotta think of what's best for him, too.
I have to agree with many of the comments...it took forever for Kun to get any recognition it seems until WayV. It was obvious when he was on a program where the members had to jump up & dance in the songs they were a part of for NCT & Kun could only participate in ONE dance out of all the songs that were played. Then there’s Yuta who sings great & is an awesome dancer...& now it’s as if it’s happening with Shotaro. He & Sungchan debuted at the same time it seems...but Shotaro was first & while I see Sungchan everywhere (photo shoots, Inkygayo, etc), where is Shotaro? Hopefully he’ll be a part of the new NCT Japan sub-unit & that’s why we don’t see him as much...because he’s busy with that. But if not, I can see why so many fans write so many disparaging remarks about SM! 😒😓🤨😠
honestly, I have a big smile by watching this. yuta worked a lot, came from japan to korea because he wanted more than anything to sing, and despite that he didn't debut as a singer but more in the dance line, he worked so hard for show how he is also capable of hold that tittle, and everyone should recognize that too. I'm so, so happy to see a professional review of his dance, and I hope this video can reach to fans and non-fans too, so everyone can appreciate yuta's power when it comes to dance.
thank you so much for your work!!!
I tried jumping like yuta and jun. When i tried jun style, i thought my feet would pop. When i tried yuta style, i landed on my toes, bent my knees too much, and almost fell on my noes. I'll never jump again.
Lol, I feel you. Every time I watch videos on dancing I feel so smart and capable and then I actually try it and... yep, knowledge does not automatically translate into skill.
your comment make me laughing through tears 😭😭😂😂
Lmaooo this comment 😂😂😂
I'll try to jump on bed, but carefully...
Your comment made me chuckle but I hope you didn't hurt yourself.
“and it makes your heart soar”
*it sure does alright*
Yuta be hella underrated when he’s soooo hot & has such a distinct style, presence & control
Is Yuta’s jump almost like how a volley player jumps when they spike the ball?
Edit: I didn’t realize my comment got so much likes 🤯
YES, OMG I THOUGHT THE SAME
Yup its almost like a volleyball player, but the thing I noticed when he jumps in his part on Black on Black, he uses his two feet to jump , meanwhile a player uses both of their feet but not on the same time to build the elevation of their jump, and that also includes the force coming from the upper body, the floating in the air and hang time will be helpful? for the players to differentiate their attacks. The thing is Yuta is a football player which requires a lot of work on his legs and foot. I don't know if youll understand, Im just trying to analyze both
Yes! Almost
In conclusion, he belongs in nekoma
@@imgay1448 Dayum, NCT X Haikyuu🤣
yutazens are forever indebted to you for the series deep dive into his techniques and why he's so fascinating and captivating as a performer. one of my happiest moments was seeing him do a special stage with mark and eunhyuk at smtown tokyo,, as it felt like yuta was finally getting the acknowledgement of his skills as a main dancer of nct 127. he's honestly such a joy to watch as you'd never know what to expect from him, but moreso because you really feel his passion for performing with every step.
on another note, i really appreciated seeing the side by side comparisons to see how uniquely the members dance!! when boom was released, people compiled individual fancams of the dreamies and it amazed me how differently they did the same moves!! makes me realise why some dancing styles attract different people, though they are all obviously amazing dancers.
Karla Tuplano FOR REEAL😭😭😭
When I first saw Black on Black, Yuta's jump was one of the things I was impressed by and I couldn't explain why so thank you lol
i really didn't expect the cat part. it really just proves that yuta is kitty. yuta kitty :3
"... but he's the exact opposite"
me: well i mean they were like meant for each other-
yoongyoongyaeng
Opposites attract 😏
Gay.
@@CosmicV35 indeed
=( Yuta now likes Mark. Even though we all know hes joking but I miss yuwin
@@owoboo5384 i'm sure he loves both mark and winwin the same, their relationship is something we don't need to guess but to respect :3
Also, as a former soccer player myself, Yuta’s methods definitely reflect that of someone who played. We run on the balls of our feet and are taught to be on our toes from before the first whistle blows. And the reason why his hands/arms don’t seem to have the same strength as his legs is probably because in soccer the only real use of your arms is for running. They’re seen as secondary. They only serve to help us move: by going faster and for balancing. Probably how he knew intuitively to use them to help him jump. You may think soccer practice revolves around a ball, but we actually do a lot of training that just involves technique and how to use our body properly, which seems like it would transfer into dancing. We have a thing called B.O.B. (body over ball) which reminds me of how you said he’s always ready to spring forward-because we are leaning over the ball, ready to sprint with all our power, while using technique and control to keep possession of the ball, in order to beat our opponents.
Thank you for making series and this video. It combines my love of soccer with a new interest in dancing that you have sparked. I’m not physically able to play soccer anymore-and that breaks my heart-but you’ve given me hope that someday I can find a new home in dancing. :)
I totally agree with you about the soccer training!! (esp the use of arms to gather power) However, it's also important to take into account Yuta's only dance training is heavily *heavily* hip-hop centered and you are actually taught to very rarely step down on your heels as well in order to be able to move faster. That, combined with his soccer training, is the best guess reason why he's so light on his feet and so balanced on his toes
i dont know if yall read this, i just want to share what my cousin(dance teacher) said about yuta when i showed him nct 127 dance practice and performance videos..
my cousin said yuta has good strength and he knows how to control his body, he is the one who dance according to the beat of music, his sense is good, he dance differently and sometimes dont follow the original choreography and when i told him that yuta played soccer for 11y, he got impressed cause dancing and soccer is a different thing, but he said no wonder yuta has good strength, just like other kpop dancers who learned taekwando first.
thats it. and he comment about others members too.
yeah i noticed yuta is one of the best dancers in NCT. when i watch nct videos you can see he added some choreo and just dance w his own style. i started notice this during cherry bomb especially during jaehyun first part "im the biggest hit on the stage" when he put his hand up before mark's rap. only yuta did it.
Just love how nct and nctzen says that yuta basically a cat in disguise of human when in reality he is a cat. This proves more to our claims czennies.
YUTA IS A CAT. PERIODT.
seeing bap in your name made me smile, yuta is a cat lol
yuta kitty pass it on
something I noticed from the first time I saw his dance was how neat Yuta's legs movements. and in nct life hot and young he did balance himself on top of the kayak board effortlessly. that tells you guys how much power he had in his legs.
honestly though, soccer players generally are fairly muscular (in particular in the core and legs) even if you aren't trying to become muscular, as well as very agile, just because of how many hours and years spent at practices where you're constantly doing drills that usually require a good amount of leg and core muscles. to me, as a person who has played at rec/very very low competitive levels all my life, I do not find it at all surprising that he has that sort of strength :)
This is totally unrelated to kpop but, speaking as a junior 3D character animator, your commentary was extremely interesting to listen to. The way you explain movement, and especially that whole segment about how Yuta and ballet dancers achieve that "floating effect" was eye-opening. I don't think people understand the amount of knowledge of the human body and movement that is needed to make fluid, realistic looking recreations of the most basic of actions (running, jumping, lifting something, etc.), not to mention the amount of time it takes to make even 1 second worth of animation, tweaking every single articulation of the body to achieve the perfect effect. I'll definitely be thinking of what I learned here in my next project. Thank you from a fellow NCTzen :3
I haven't finished the whole video yet, but I found the point you made about him always being on the balls of his feet really interesting. I played soccer for a little while before doing almost a decade of softball, and that is something you're taught in most sports. When you're on the balls of your feet you're able to react quicker to things happening, like someone trying to juke around you (soccer like Yuta) or a ball being hit right next to you (softball like me). Coaches never wanted you to be flatfooted because you would never be able to react in time to anything. Whenever anyone tells me to get ready for anything remotely athletic, now about four years removed from sports, I still automatically and subconsciously get on the balls of my feet, and I assume this is the same for Yuta. Being on the balls of his feet is his natural "ready" position.
@Lauren Stendel
Yes I completely agree. Especially when I do Basketball and Netball - because u have to almost have very flexible feet in order to mark someone. You’re reaction time has to be on point and your eyes have to be everywhere
Agreed, that works with boxing too.
Omg this is literally the most educational TH-cam comments section ever
@Soumya Sharma
Yeah😂
It’s the same from when I did tae kwon do. During sparring, you’re basically dead if you’re flat footed.
This series itself has been incredibly insightful and interesting to me as someone who is not a dancer, but I really have to compliment you on your editing. I get a complete sense of beginning, middle, and end and the background music you use and the timing of the video clips and text is really just so satisfying. Ugh, this series is one of the best and I look forward to future ones!!
Right? The style of writing to the clips and music that is used. It all blends in so well. :')
RIGHT??? And the language she uses paired with the music and the beauty of dance it’s just- *chefs kiss*. I’ve never loved a kpop (or maybe even on all of TH-cam) series more than this one
Honestly I would actually pay to fund more videos. The information and insight never gets old. I’m not even a dancer
jennanear omg yeah right I think just by watching 2 videos of the Anatomy of a dancer I learn so much about how our bodies works when dancing, also about the dancing styles and much more wtf I think I’m in love with the series, amazing work was done^^
Damn all of you sound like my teacher but this is what i would listen to
im so emotional wtf, i was crying before you even showed clip of yuta crying. it's just so NICE to see someone appreciate yuta's skills and hard work. he's such an incredible dancer and he gives 127's performances so much colour, but he's so underrated it breaks my heart. thank you for seeing him and his talent!! i love this series, i love understanding why i love the way nct moves, thank you for taking the time to explain it to me!!
As a person who’s been playing soccer for 7 going on 8 years now and also dances in theatre- I was trained to run on the balls of my feet because I would be able to sprint faster and sharply change direction without falling. It’s something that also happens when I dance, whereas my friend who has never played sports doesn’t have the same technique as I do and they are less stable, they tend to fall or trip often. Also by running on the balls of my feet and conserving my energy well, I’m able to outrun taller opponents easily and I stay in the game most of the time because I am needed and I don’t easily become tired. Hope my long explanation helps possibly explain why Yuta dances on the balls of his feet! 😂🙂
Multi-fandom Kid thanks🤣🤣☺️
Same
i do the same as a gymnast. when I run on the floor or vault, in order to gain enough momentum to do the skill, i run on the balls of my feet.
If you watch him and observe his movements, he's the only member who has the greatest body control whenever they dance. He dances effortlessly and never exaggerated his dance.
Finally someone appreciating Yuta’s dancing
I’ve always noticed yuta’s distinct dance style, he always stands out (in a good way of course)
This is one of the most high quality, well thought out and unique kpop type videos/series i’ve every seen. You don’t only focus on the more popular members and help is see the talent in the members that are less noticed for their dance. I love this series so much and hope that we get to see every member’s own qualities
I watched all your 3 videos about analyzing Yuta, Haechan and WinWin's dances. And the most emotional thing about your vids is that you talked about not only skilled but also how feeling they (may I call them artist) are. You checked in more details to the artists: their backgrounds, tendencies... Furthermore, you tried your best to explain what you knew as a pro in the simple way for amateur audiences. I can feel how much effort you put in making those vids. Finally, I really appreciate your work. Can't wait to enjoy the next vid from series of NCT. Respect!!!
"Yuta doesn't just jumps, he flies" aaaaahhhhh i like it.
in conclusion, yuta redefined the rules of athletes turning into dancers while also being feline.. he's one of a kind.
1:21 I remember NCT 127’s variety show in Japan where their drawings of sun determines their personality. The psychologist said that Yuta have so much energy so strong that he contained. So When you said this, I got goosebumps
Do you have the link? I reaally wanna see it, please
Can u post the link?
Link please ?
9:25 "yuta isn't actually defying gravity"
daMNIT
4:00 "If I saw him coming towards me, I'd run the other way".
I can relate sis ,If he is coming to me like that I would think that he wants to eat me or something lol
Yuta is my favorite member of NCT. Watching him own the stage makes me want to enjoy performing again. I play the cello but once I got to college I started feeling more anxious about my ability and kept comparing myself to other better players. I really admire Yuta's ability to be so free on stage and not worry about anything else and I'd love to be able to emulate even a little of that energy
this explains why i couldnt keep my eyes off of yuta at the nct 127 concert his dancing (and his smile) was so mesmerizing
I 'm so glad many people are saying that because I felt the same at the concert but my sister didn' t really
Finally someone talks about Yuta as a main dancer of NCT. Most people immediately turn to Ten or Taeyong, but Yuta is a very strong dancer as well. In an interview he said he would never want to lose his dancing ability, even rather his singing ability.
I recognize the jumping part and "standing on the balls of your feet" part as well. I play volleyball and we're constantly reminded to float in the air and stay on the front of our feet to be more stable and to be able to change direction quickly. It's probably the foundation for any sport, including dancing.
@@Nick0206 I totally agree with you. I get angry every time when other main dancers get solo dance covers etc, but he never gets any. I don't understand why SM is doing this...
I love Yuta and we know he’s a good dancer no doubt but this analysis made me love and appreciate the art that is Yuta even more.
Yuta will be very happy to see this accurate video!
He's not just a visual, a singer but a very talented dancer with great attitudes on stage!
We love you Japan's Prince!
Hope you see his TVXQ Cover on NCT Music!
He's absolutely talented!
このアナライズ動画で言われた瞬発力や爆発力がlemonadeでより生かされてます。悠太くんカッコいい！
He's our yuta
I love how you compare and contrast the movements of the NCT members with examples of other dancers, but not going too fast and explaining in a great way on what the differences are. I also love how you explain everything in a clear and concise way. But what I love most about these videos is your enthusiasm and love for both dancing and the members, and it's just so effervescent and enjoyable. I didn't even realize that 15 minutes had gone by until you had started to wrap it up and I was like "wait, it's over?" There's so many things I never realized I didn't notice about the way each member dances, but once you point it out, it seems so obvious and I probably will notice it in future dance practices.
Thank you for uploading this wholesome and informative series, I look forward to whoever next you have planned!
I really enjoy watching Yuta perform, and I see why. He isn't stiff while dancing, he has the feeling of the songs he performes, he has the expressons that the song requires, he dances like he is on silk, he has the moves, the posture, he has everything. I wonder how many years it took him to master everything and be the idol everyone can look up to. I really appreciate Yuta (whole NCT in general) and his (and NCT's) hard work and the hours spent to make every detail perfect. Yuta is a sweetie and a talented mochie, you just can't resist him even if you wanted to.
when you mentioned the whole thing about how yuta makes it seem like he’s floating in the air, I was super surprised lol I’ve never taken dance nor have any knowledge about it but I do enjoy just watching dance and I do have some interest in it. Jumps really surprise because of how they look so flawless and light and i don’t know how to do the jumps but I’ve always had this one idea of how it seems like they’re floating and that’s exactly what you mentioned, how they keep bringing their legs closer to give the illusion. That idea was all I believed all along and now that i find out it’s actually how they do it, I feel a little smart lol because for once I got something right hehe but this whole video was super informative omg
I really can’t believe that he’s not a main dancer anymore
No one can. But perhaps it should have been expected given SM's history of treatment of foreign idols?
What happened???
Really ? I thought he still a main dancer
whatt??
I mean, sm does hate their foreign idols
Oh my God it's my boi Yuta. Finally someone who appreciates our man of culture.
OMG!😍
This made me cry.😭
Your analysis is easy to understand. 😊
Comparing him to a cat is funny but makes sense😂
But when your summary started, I felt your sincerity and your appreciation for Yuta.😭
Thank you for the love, attention and time you gave for Yuta's video.
right? i felt so overwhelmed with pride and emotion by the end 😭 i really love the appreciation of his talents
Yuta is an underrated dancer, an underrated singer and an underrated rapper. Stan king of Osaka stan Yuta 💚💚💚 thanks for the video I love these
I've been listening to NCT for a long while and i never really staned. But i began to take a closer look at them now since 127's Neo Zone come back and this is just making me fall more in love with Yuta in particular
he is just magnetic
he magnetises everyone's attention when he's on stage
he should've been a center for sure
Wow, once again I am floored by this analysis.
When I saw the notification popped out I was surprised to see that it is Yuta, bc I had never expected him to come next.
As a former athlete myself, what you said about using the balls of your feet to preserve momentum of moving forward while reducing mass (technically) and making explosive attacks is true.
I was a sprinter, hurdler and high jumper. In which, between those three, hurdling is the trickiest (at least for me) bc you are required to have high agility and stamina in order to jump and quickly regain yourself to sprint and jump again. The trick of using balls of our feet is very important, like you said, as it eases the body and the legs to quickly sprint and jump again.
Plus, I was taught to sprint with the balls of our feet bc the body is forward, the center of gravity is lower thus making the sprint quicker. That is the key to athletes.
Another good point that you made that I must mention is how Yuta made a small jump before he 'flies', that was a trick I used as a high jumper. I made a small jump before sprinting towards the pole and at some distance, exerts the full jump, all the while only using the balls of my feet. My coach emphasized on using the balls, that at one point I walk using the balls everywhere when the competition was nearing.
I don't participate in sports anymore, but the muscle memory was trained, so whenever I do a quick jump, climb up the stairs or jogging, I will only use the balls.
I am so impressed by this analysis bc it gave me goosebumps at some parts, and those parts are when you mentioned the benefits of using the balls of his feet. It really gave me a new light on Yuta, bc I have always noticed he is a little contrained in his moves but they are explosive and feral, at the same time languid in ways I could not explain. When you pointed out the sensitivity he had (how his fingers are soft) that made my head cleared up. He is indeed an impressive dancer.
Great work, and thank you for sharing this!! ❤
Ooh, thank you for enlightening us, I understand a lot about past stuff I did in gym class (actually our gym teachers don't explain a lot about how our bodies work or how to achieve a movement) or why I always climb stairs on my feet balls when other people just don't.
100% i used to run/race a lot growing up and now unknowingly always end up not fully stepping and using my balls of the foot especially too when climbing the stairs
But apart from being great at analysing dance, you're also such a good writer! I always end up getting teary eyed at the end of your videos! Thank you for sharing with us 💕
the ending gave me chills
Ur explanations are really very good and keeps the audience engaged throughout. And your personal thoughts and feelings abt how each and every nct member really tugs the heartstrings of every nctzen
ikr... i always notice how they build the story from the beginning to the end it's also allowed their explanation become more interesting and not boring what a talent
I'm always so amazed at how you manage to explain something that seems so "simple" at first glance in such great detail, where you feel like a whole new world is opening up in front of your eyes and you begin to notice things totally differently?? It's really amazing, you are such a good teacher!
What really resonated with me about Yuta is what you said in the beginning, that he focuses his energy and movement inwards and kind of towards the floor. When watching the latest TY freestyle dance video, i was wondering why Yuta's movements in particular were so mesmerizing and interesting to look at, and now I know it's exactly that "animalistic" movement which comes across as a little dangerous and so cool....wow. I know I will always pay attention to the way Yuta dances now. Thank you and I can't wait for the next video
Thank you for this. SM should really stop sleeping with my man's dancing skills!!
I trained for being an athlete, my opinion about the tip toe thingy is, it can actually help the person to move faster and more stable and can also mean that you have enough control on your feet. And I can see that on Yuta!! He's an amazing dancer btw.
See and I think that contrast right there between the strength and delicateness is what describes Yuta best. You even see it in his personality. On the one hand, he's athletic, strong, and manly as he would describe himself. But he's also sensitive and soft and delicate. I think that's really beautiful that it appears in his dance as well. Thanks for making this video!!!
Hail, comrades. I have returned
Okay, jk ;) but it's great to see you guys again. Sorry for the long wait. Please read below:
1) I've answered some FAQ's in the description, so if you have a question, the answer may be there
2) I have a Twitter now! I'll be posting NCT and dance stuff. I'll try to talk about things that don't make it into the videos. You can follow me at @shakyraindrop :D Join the cause comrade.
3) Not sure when I'm gonna film the Q and A. My house is very noisy. I'm waiting for the right time.
4) You know how I said in the FAQ that I probably won't do other groups? Weellll, I'm kinda sorta thinking about doing a Seventeen video, but I need to research. If you guys could recommend me any videos related to their dancing (dance practices, interviews, behind the scenes) that would help so much!
5) Thanks for all the kind words and support. I love my sandwiches
I don’t know if this is a good video related to seventeens dancing but you should check out Seventeen x Monsta X collab MAMA 2015! It’s a pretty long video but I just want you to look at the part where they dance in blue light
for seventeen, you can check out many of their various choreographies, but I’ll highly recommend “my i” by jun and the8 and also “lilili yabbay” by the performance team.
I love how observational you are😍😍😍
SEVENTEEN YES
here's a playlist of most of seventeen's dance videos (dance paractices, solo dancing, perfomance ver. etc): th-cam.com/play/PLx4gkHnLJ-Ll1yUb-0NnTf_TKh7ISFPdM.html
lilili yabbay isn't in there though (here's a link to that: th-cam.com/video/wvBtrgTeeTs/w-d-xo.html) and neither is this video: th-cam.com/video/5QDbEZ3IsOc/w-d-xo.html (or th-cam.com/video/lx-nsayZItA/w-d-xo.html, hoshi's dance cover of bad)
this playlist has a bunch of fancams and relay dances: th-cam.com/play/PLQv1U2oSD8oCCMlj5iFaI2mgbgb3smvuD.html (among other things, ctrl f is your friend) also you can search 'seventeen dance realy' on youtube to find others
there are probably lots more, but this is what i have time to find right now lol
i love the yuta appreciation omg. but also, being a soccer player and gymnast, a lot of these things are engrained in you from a young age, so a lot of the things you were pointing out are something many athletes do unconciously. whenever you mentioned rebound, it reminded me of gymnastics and how we have to make the flips look so simple and weightless through the rebound and illusion. once again, a masterpiece of a video 💓
I gotta admit that I first clicked because I've been wanting to see a video analysis of yuta's dancing for a long time now, but as the video finished I couldn't discern if I was crying because of how much I admire yuta and how awesome he is or by the way that your words hit me! Your speech is just amazing and it left me in awe.
I've been a dancer since very little and I'm so fond in it that I want to dedicate my whole life to dancing. Sadly I have almost zero chances of becoming succesful in this area if I don't leave my country (here the arts aren't really appreciated). But the way you spoke gave me so much hope and inspiration that I really want to give it a try, even if it means losing years of my life or all of it.
Thank you so much, you definitely gained a new sub today
yuta's arms remind me of the way long hair moves in water. so weightless and fluid almost like it defies gravity
AHHHH THIS WAS SO GOOD yuta’s dancing has always caught my eye because of the power he holds when moving and man your analysis makes so much sense to me as an urban/hiphop dancer (with ballet/jazz roots lmao). im really looking forward to seeing the rest of this series, especially if you do decide to do this for the seventeen members!
just an observation but yuta also has some qualities that would be really good in a tap dancer (i take ballet, tap and jazz) particularly the whole staying on the balls of your feet thing. in tap it is important to keep your knees bent and heels off the floor, so as not to damage your achilles', whilst keeping a stable upper body AND relaxed limbs, or itd be near impossible to do things like brush hops or double shuffles, and i have noticed him doing all of these things. tap can also be an 'explosive' style, needing a lot of energy to keep going. this isnt really that relevant but i just thought i would point it out lol
*In conclusion, yuta is a cat*
You've got my sub. I've always thought about this but yuta's dacing had always allured me, he's so quick and smooth and I didn't knew how to actually put it. Combined with his crazy stage presence, yuta is a beast of an idol in every sense.
Everything you describe especially at the end i really felt it when i saw him on stage for real at a concert. He really has that energy created by his specific movements and feelings that trigger your imagination. I couldn't believe it until i saw it. All the tension he gathers inside his body explodes slowly (little explosions like you said) along the performance and reaches the whole audience till last row. He is truly amazing.
Thank you so much for doing this!!! I always loved yuta’s jump in black on black bc it looks so cool, and know with your explanation I am like “omg so that’s why it looks amazing!” He really looks like he’s floating and i never noticed how he dances on the balls of his feet!! For real, this was me 🤯 throughout the video
AH ! OUR EVER AMAZING YUTA WHO JUST KEEPS SOARING (Or jump?) HIGHER... I WISH WE ALL LEARN TO APPRECIATE HIS TALENTS AS A PERFORMER !! such a good boy
ok you REALLY moved me in the end... I had the chance to see NCT127's concert in Paris and I remember very distinctly being super impressed by and drawn to Yuta's performance, even though he might not always be the one I would tend to stare at usually, I even wrote in my journal about his dancing and extremely positive energy. and I think it may be what you describe, his amazing almost inhuman technique paired to his sensitivity, that left that impression on me. as you said, it's no longer just a series of movement but sharing feelings and dreams.
THEN YOU SHOWED IMAGES OF THAT CONCERT and I may have let out a ridiculous squeal of joy
この動画は何回もリピートして見ています!コメント欄を見て圧倒的に英語圏の方のコメントで、どんなに ユウタが世界中のNCTファンに愛されているのか実感されます!
Thats why Yuta is my bias. There is something that draw me to keep trying to find him in every NCT video. The way he dance looks "easy" but it is not. I am just an occasional dancer and not a professional dancer, but can I say that the way he dance, the energy, sometimes it reminds me to the way Taemin SHINee dance. I am a shawol but i love NCT too since their debut hahaha.
This. Gentle, fluid but damn explosively powerful where need be. Beautiful contrast
saya pun begitu, yuta memiliki sesuatu hal yg menarik utk ingin dilihat lagi dan lagi
OMG YOU DID YUTA what you said at the end made me so emotional that I almost cried for no apparent reason, NCT are really motivating and inspiring people to do such interesting and creative things like this. I love these series keep going love your hard work 💚💚 (srry bad english)
in conclusion: yuta is amazing and i love him
i can't wait to see who'll be up next, this series is so cool and amazing hehe
What a perfect description.
Actually Yuta became my definite NCT 127 bias when I saw him dancing during the Neo city tour...
I couldn't take my eyes away, it was too beautiful to watch. The way he moves is really something!
Thank you for that episode and I can't wait for the next one!
I'm not sure I can pick one bias among NCT127 but I had a very similar experience not being able to take my eyes away from Yuta's dancing during the neo city tour. I never noticed him more than any other member but during the concert I was mesmerised haha
I love that you compared Yuta to the best Japanese ballet dancer of all time, Tetsuya Kumakawa. I bet Yuta would spazz with joy. 🥰
I'm learning so much Holy shit, I'm a dancer but a hip hop dancer, I've never gone to dance school or taken any serious classes where they teach you techniques, just casual classes where you learn choreo so all of this I will use in the future it's so mind blowing and also yuta is so naturally just good at dance even though he wasn't even a dancer which is crazy haha
ok,,, i’m no dancer so watching these videos make me feel smart lmao
jokes aside thank you so much for making these videos bcos it really shows the technique of each member and how each of them are different and amazingly in their own way (i hope that made sense lol)
(also thank you for working so hard on these :D)
Yessssssssssssssssssssssssss Our Japanese Prince !!! I love these videos because some people don't realize, notice, or appreciate the years of training and abilities they have engraved in their bodies that is shown when they're performing smh, I absolutely love that you shed light on this :) and yes take as long as you need we understand we'll be right here with our post notifications waiting for ya !
This is amazing
I noticed there was something interesting about how he dances but I could never pin point it or describe it
Thank you for making these, they're amazing and you convey and explain these so well!
Jesus Christ this was so entertaining to watch.
I've never been so intrigued by a kpop dance analysis video b4.
This popped up on my main page and I was like alright lol why not (it's 3:01 am 4/23/20 rn XD) and damn, I was honestly like *~wow~*
Yuta has always been my fave 127 dancer, cuz his dancing is VERY unique and I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed it. And when u mentioned a spring in the beginning, thank you for that because that's exactly how his dancing and force exertion is. I have been looking for something to relate his dancing to and it's exactly that.
Anyways, I really enjoyed this video, and this comment was my analysis for you 🤣💚
"Testing the limits."
I love that phrase.
I also always love watching Yuta dances. There's something alluring about his dance. You help me a lot in understanding and admiring Yuta more. Bless you ❤️
I'm feeling less o a creep for not being able to look at other member of nct but Yuta when I watch their performances, ever since I started watching their videos he drew me completely in to the point where he is the only one my eyes search for in nct, I'm definitely not a dancer or anything but this guy has something truly special about him, overall, but it's specially noticeable when he dances.
I'm so in love with this video because it discribes exactly how magical Yuta is, thank you so much (once again) for your beautiful work.
Girl, same here I try to look at other members but always find myself searching for Yuta.
summary: Give Yuta more recognition. He's not just a pretty face!! I love him so much 🤧🤧🤧❤️
Your words are so beautifully chosen as if it were a poem, I never realized yuta had a LOT going but thank god you made this for me to realize and see his hard work and “flight” :)
分析だけでなくユウタくんの人柄にも触れていて、感動するし、元気を出したい時に何度でも見たくなるスゴい動画です♡
そして参考映像が熊川哲也さん！日本が誇るバレエの巨匠って、もう光栄ですね。
Honestly, if I were an idol, I wiuld be so honored to have you analyze my dancing, even if my dancing ended up not being the best lol. Your editing is amazing. I feel like I'm on a real journey, learning about his dancing style as well as background on ballet and whatever previous training the idol has. The usage of the clips, bg music, the lines you draw, and the really cool intros and endings paired with the headings at each chapter of the video make this series very structured and fun to follow. Thank you so much for making this series! I'm excited for the next video.
The jump in the Black on Black practice video is one of my favourite things to watch! I'm glad to see that it's appreciated by others.
Thank you 😭 i requested Yuta on your last video and you really make it. Thank you to capturing his strong and delicate dance move in intellectual words. He really is an amazing performer 😭😭😭 Please give our yuta a lot of love 😭
would you ever consider analyzing twice’s Mina? she was a ballet dancer for 11 years, which results in people often calling her stiff in some of twice’s choreography.
kinda hope she will analyse mina's dancing :( mina is my bias and as an ex traditional Chinese dancer it hurts me to see people undermining her abilities
From what I see people mostly say Mina's dancing doesn't exude much energy and that's because of her facial expression and not her body movements. I'm not a hardcore Once, but I know Mina's dancing is very "fluent" if that makes sense. Tzuyu, on the other hand, is the member that I've seen people call stiff mostly. I'm no professional dancer or anything, but I love watching people dance, but Tzuyu does the movements so on point that I don't see her enjoying her own dancing. This is just my theory: the constrained-ness element is mutual between them, for Mina in her facial expression and Tzuyu in her movements. That's why they look "stiff" to those people. I absolutely adore them both, regardless.
Its kinda the same as the winwin one, you will understand
True. But She has an 11 years doing ballet but I don't see the grace, the expression when she dances. It feels like she just trained for months
I mean she's kinda stiff. Watch her Yes or Yes fancam. Although training as a ballet dancer gives her good balance and technique. Her facials come and go. I'm expecting her to have good expression.
The point about Yuta "bringing over" some things from playing football over to dance, is something that has happened to me, just the other way around (but with handball). it's honestly kind of interesting to think about how we get so used to one way of moving that we just keep doing it outside of where it's needed
literally cried watching this!! i really really wish yuta watches this someday! your dedication is beautiful and i'm sure yuta would too be very touched if he were to watch your analysis!!!!!!!
I am actually hoping that you analyze Yuta's dancing because I can also see his power and softness at the same time when he is dancing and yes you did it!
Yuta dancing to limitless is my fav.
i love your videos it's so interesting to have the technical insight into their dancing and your deep appreciation for dance as well as the boys shines through so beautifully every time.
when you mentioned him always being on the balls of his feet it was immediately obvious to me why that would be. a large portion of the running in football is sprinting and if you watch sprinters they run from pushing through the balls of their feet (why running spikes are only on the ball and toes of the shoes) it's something to do with being able to put more force into the ground to push from and obviously when moving in regards to the ball, footballers are constantly shifting direction and their weight to maneuver the ball which is done easiest and fastest if they stay on the balls of their feet.
obviously he has a lot of natural athletic ability but it's really interesting to see how his sports background and training has shaped and influenced his movement when he's moved over to dancing.
Yuta has been catching my attention everytime he performs on stage and this video definitely explains why
By the way i really love the way you put words to explain(?) I really love your choice of words, idk why. I'm so excited about who the next member would be but take your time! It's okay if you take a long time to make the next video, it's worth to watch!
I totally agree with you about Yuta. as you were explaining about his dance methods I was just two seconds ahead of saying the exact same words as you! Powerful! explosive! delicate! graceful! such a combination! and his jumps in Black on Black are really so incredible. I took ballet for 5 years. I have a basic knowledge of body position in space and tend to dance on the balls of my feet with knees bent too. My friends always say I am a god dancer. I'm like Taeyong, I watch and duplicate what I see with my own flair of movement and musicality. Yuta is just amazing to watch! I am so happy I found this video! I just watched Haechan and Taeyong videos just now. The way they move and dance such professionals! The way they make the moves look effortless and easy. You know that they are really hard! They must practice in their sleep! The fact that they sing at the same time just amazes me! I hope you would like to do more of these videos!! Thank you!
Ok Yuta is cool af but can we please talk about you for a short second? These videos are amazing! The analysis is so good and well researched and clean and there's a good overlook and just in general your videos are amazing! Thank you!!