“Identity” Keone & Mari / Beyond Babel Cast | Vibe Dance Competition
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 เม.ย. 2019
- A piece about mental health, identity, and the dangers of doing it on your own.
Thank you to Vibe Dance competition for giving us a platform to exhibition our number.
Directed/Choreographed by Keone & Mari
keoneandmari.com
Contributing choreography Mikey Ruiz & Samuel Moore
Performed by the cast of Beyond Babel:
beyondbabelshow.com
Carlo Darang
Charina Madrid
Fabian Tucker
Isidro Pagdanganan
Hugh Aparente
Julian Sena
Kaitlyn Sung
Keone Madrid
K.J. Estudillo
Mariel Madrid
Maya Kell-Abrams
Melissa De Jesus
Mikey Ruiz
Noelle Franco
Olivia Battista
Samuel Moore
Shannon Kelly
Selene Haro
Costumes by Junlyn Delas Alas
Filmed by Vibrvncy
Performed at Vibe Dance Competition
Music
2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar “Momma I Hit a Lick”
Billie Eilish “When the Party’s Over” - บันเทิง
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no one:
keone and mari's baby: _"yeah i've been dancing since i was a fetus"_
That baby gone be fresh out the womb saying "whew chile". lol
👏🏾
The baby so prodigy its gona be on ellen when it comes out😂😂😂😂
so she is really pregnant?!
@@itzmebenthe4423 yeah they made an announcement dance video a while back
Keone and Mari literally dancing with their baby 🙂 so beautiful
she has a baby, isn't she? really?
😥😥😥😥😥
Wow I really didn’t think of it on that level. EVERYTHING about these 2 amazing choreographers is next level. From their ideas to their dancing it’s truly in a class of its own and I hope they keep creating and sharing these moments with us. I feel like a better person just for having watched this. Also it really hit home as I struggle from mental illness. What an incredibly artistic and gripping way to tell that story. Goosebumps.....
This dance at its best. W O W . 😢❤
This is probably one of the best choreographed dances I’ve ever seen.
SAME
Ikr
Its a bit from their Off Broadway show Beyond Babel. Which I heard DID get picked up as a Playbill for Broadway. But since C19 we dont even know if our own lives will be normal again.
Try cookies too
dude this actually made me cry. it struck a real chord and showed the everyday battle within yourself when suffering from mental illness. thank you for this masterpiece
ikr it made me tear up a bit
bbuingtan same
ABSOLUTELY 💯 I felt the exact same way.
Same, I was fine then I saw the end and started sobbing
@@sofialehgend3528 frrr i keep coming back to this but the 2nd dance never fails to give me goosebumps and watery eyes, it's so good
this is my first time watching a video by them AND I WAS SO SHOCKED WHEN SHE CAME OUT PREGNANT! like sis trusted her dance group to catch her WHILE PREGNANT
those are friend and family goals
SAMEE
@@nicolefordrosiesworld tf.f.f,,😵
She is not prego tf
Lmao... shes just fat... wow
it's actually insane how intricate the choreography is, how every single movement is so important and adds something to the story. i can't imagine the hours they put into creating this piece, and how much it must've meant to every person on that stage to be a part of something so special! the choreography combined to tell the story absolutely left me speechless and so moved, this is pure art.
ok? who cares?!
agreed!!!^
Its Hibä he is just typing what he’s thinking. you don’t have to be so rude about it. if you don’t like it, don’t look at it. simple.
@@mollysnyder659 shut up
I felt the same way!
LITERAL CHILLS THROUGHOUT THIS ENTIRE DANCE
🏳️🌈
I feel like people still don’t realize how powerful this entire project was, seriously, art.
I know right! When I realized what’s happening in the dance my chills multiplied.
I have never cried over a dance performance until today. Insane. Incredible. At a loss for words.
Virginia Kilmartin SAME 🥺😢
I just cried watching this too! Powerful storytelling!
I'm not sure how many times I've watched this now, but I cry every time. Today, I thought I made it out without crying but nope... I didn't.. totally cried again lol
Boy I didn't see it coming, even though you warned us... 😭
Samesamesame. Incrediblely beautiful. Beyond words.
Who else was nervous when Mari was released then caught?? 🙈
held my breath for sure
Me
saw it live. I flinched hella hard like oh fuck
I was like oh sht!
🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆
Me the entire time she was on screen:
"DUDE don't strain yourself Lord Jesus OH GOD HER LEG is in the air okay she's fine IM SO GLAD THE CAUGHT HER ONLY CRAP * insert the why are you running meme *"
Lizzy Jamieson If this wasn’t me I swear😂
as a dancer i can personally say that the accents in this piece of choreo are tremendous .. keone & mari’s musicality is phenomenal ! they have done such a good job at telling a story with no words , so overall this piece is superb
Imagine the baby came out on stage and danced
lmfao
What?!
@@saucekami-sama4381 7 is
😂😂😂😂
wtf? 😂
Damn I was like where's Mari but then boom she finally made an appearance WITH A BABY BUMP!!!
Man, the ending gave me IMMEDIATE chills
Here's my interpretation of the last bit of this piece (4:37 - 6:58)
This may have been obvious to many, but regardless, here it is in words:
The linked arm wave with Keone was a cool move and eye-catching, but in my eyes, it was way more than a well-executed piece of choreo. That wave symbolized what a person, particularly with mental health problems, goes through. Every move, every thought, and every action is followed by a seemingly never-ending wave of doubts and fears. It carries its weight back and forth, rippling, in a person's mind. Even as Keone tried to get away from the others, all of the voices in his own mind, they followed and attached themselves to him. Out of nowhere in the midst of being in the embrace of Mari and his child, they take him away.
5:00 - 5:50 shows me that no one is free from the voices that are in one's head. Mari is being moved around and finds herself in front of a fence surrounded by her own doubts and fears. They seem to comfort her, but in actuality, they are keeping her separated from Keone.
I even see there are moments where Mari has to distance herself (4:47). You can see Mari turn her back on Keone as he's being dragged away (4:24 & 6:04).
These thoughts that come from within, keep us locked in and fence others out. For the one trying to make their way in or their way out, it *will* be exhausting. It *will* feel pointless and even futile, but as Keone and Mari state in the description, "[there are] dangers of doing it on your own."
@Keone and Mari, your piece speaks volumes, and I would love to know if I'm correctly hearing what you're saying. Thank you for all that you and the dance community at large are doing.
Also at 4:55 how there's one side dark and one side light is like the good and the bad of her thoughts (I also feel like the clothes resemble yin and yang and knowing how you have both)
Thank you for the explanation.
Muajyeej l
Wooooow
Daaamn. I thought of the dancers as people, not thoughts.
Because in the beginning they had written that "We falsely believe that we create our identities on our own."
They're like the people that feed us doubts and fears and distance us from what really matters. Until we decide that we do not want to keep hearing what they have to say and believing what they say. Until we have something that really REALLY matters that will wake us up (Mari and the baby).
I swear, you guys have raised the bar so much for dance. Thank you for being so inspiring!!!
This.
I've followed Keone and Mari for years but this performance... really... really hit home. I can't even put it into words. I'm in tears. I love them so much
omg when she walked out it was over for me i was balling my eyes out
i got chills when they were separated by the barrier but both of them climbed it yet still couldn't reach each other at 05:18 ...
This girl is pregnant and can still dance better than me👏🏾❤️
The chills I had in the audience was insane. I'm so blessed to have seen this in person. Keone and Mari is......just....unbelievable
The ending really hit. Instant cold chills and lump in my throat.
I cried in front to my son watching this. He said “mommy he really loves her?” I said “son that’s his wife.” 🤞🏾loooove Mari and Keone ❤️
What a masterpiece!! I was crying... 😱😭beautiful..!! Just hit me in The feels..
muskitta agreed!! Each time I see it, I see something new and the emotions flow again.
muskitta same here bro
Masterpiece is the perfect definition of it!!!! I do agree 👍👍👍👍👍🤩
I thought it's only me who cried 😢 it's really beautiful
It ain’t never that serious g 😂
Possibly the most inspirational choreography I have ever seen!
I have schitzo affective bipolar disorder. Im still learning how to live with it. Due to that, my relationship just ended. There is something very healing about this performance for me. It really reflected how I felt when all my emotions change in an instant. And how it felt loving someone who accepted me and did the best that he could
I can promise you, there is someone like that for you. (Although I'm not sharing :P) I found mine. I have bipolar and borderline personality so I totally get the struggle of trying to live with the emotional stability of a coke and mentos. I don't have schizo affective, so I unfortunately can't understand what that is like. But know that you have my complete support, and if you want someone to talk, lemme know and I'll give you my socials!
@@lunarrust3870 Much strength for your mental health journey! Schizo is no joke, stay strong and take your meds
I am at lost for words. This choreography is unbelievable. I was shocked this entire performance. Words cannot explain my love for this choreography!! AWESOME job!
This piece really hits close to home, and I'm sure many others feel the same way. I struggle in maintaining my mental health and thought I can go through it on my own. But I soon realize that I always need someone by my side when going through all the hardships, whether it's a friend, a parent, or a guardian. Thank you Keone and Mari for yet another masterpiece and for sharing a powerful message. 🖤
I was literally about to type the same thing. Truly powerful and inspiring.
There were so many parts in this performance that I would skip back and rewatch several times, just to see the depth and weight of the choreography. I feel like I could watch this a hundred times and still not be able to appreciate the complexity of the piece! Keone, Mari, you guys are absolutely amazing!!
I’ve seen this only three times in the past 3 months and every time I BALL MY EYES OUT. This is amazing guys. You manage to convey such a presence, I’m floored. AGAIN.
4:36 chills 6:43 tears, this is so beautiful and impressive!!!!!!!!!!
I'm crying....why am I crying.
Oh yeah because ITS HEART WRENCHING
Northwoods Murphy I came to the comment section to see if I was the only one crying. Good to know it wasn’t just me.
i was crying too, i kept asking myself why lmao
Meee toooo
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3 words
“MADE ME CRY”
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Keone and Mari have the most insane choreography ever.
I am in tears. This was pure poetry, absolutely brilliant and beautiful, thank you for blessing us with this gem of a routine, I'm in awe.
This is the best thing that I've seen in the dance scene in YEARS, this is truly creativity at its finest. When Mari came out, so did the full emotion and she played her role beautifully and effortlessly. Everyone did. It was beautifully executed and almost triggered tears for me. Thank you for staying true and sharing light.
I don't think I've ever felt that drastic of a shift in the middle of a performance. It went from, clean movements, grooving with the music, trying to memorize the steps, (as you would when you really enjoy a good hip hop piece). but then...went straight to trying to hold back the water works until the very end. it made me completely forget the first half... idk what these two have in plan but I'm confident it won't disappoint.
thank you for your insight
OMG that was so beautiful! I'm not a dancer, but just had my second child and NO WAY would I want to be lifted while pregnant. That takes courage and dedication to the craft. Simply amazing!
sherakay I don’t think she’s actually pregnant
Carlie Edits she is pregnant
@@BlueNayBerry SHE IS PREGNANT?
Yoooooooooo!
@@carliescrazylife9677 think againnnnnnnnn
i don't know why I cried , tears started falling without me knowing. Such a powerful performance! You have my love and respect.
I still can't get over this piece. Stunning, beautiful, so meaningful, so well executed. We all struggle with something, we all have our Demons. Surround yourself with people you can talk to about it, reach out to somebody, ANYBODY. We're not all that different in the core. You are NOT nothing and you are definitely not alone.
Reading the comments before watching this I was like: "why tf did this make y'all cry?"
After watching I was like: "why tf did y'all not cry?"
Joanna Williams it ain’t neva that serious to cry g 😂
EXACTLY
HUNNY , THIS PIECE IS 10000000000% MORE WORTH THEN WINNING WORLD OF DANCE!!!! THIS IS THE BEST DANCE AND CHOREOGRAPHY IVE EVER SEEN!
it touched my heart sooo much
Jxnelle * same!!!!!!!! So much emotion!!!
Stay with the one who love you as a whole when you think you are in pieces. This is poetry in motion 🙌👏
Love this couple so much . Mari represents how much power women can really have! Some people let motherhood detour their dreams, but this video shows anything is possible.
I will never doubt what's in my recommended again
Omg congratulations ❤ Praying for a healthy, full term pregnancy in Jesus name 🙏🏽
T'Shani DeRouen Amen👏🏾
T'Shani DeRouen thank you oh my goodness I couldn’t tell
I watched this like 30times and got even a deeper meaning than before. This has to be the dopest and deepest and touching choreography I have ever seen in my life. Thank you
That's what I call a 5 star dance. Every dynamic on point as it should be, that being very said congrats on this masterpiece folks, keep on grinding that hard and brushing up! Super mega loved it!
This is the first time I've seen a pregnant dancer perform onstage. It brought tears to my eyes. Mari, you are amazing :) The group is always on point. The expressions beautiful. The choreo mindblowing. Just exquisite!
So proud seeing a couple who dances together. Mari is pregnant and still dancing. Salute!!
Anthony Rellanos well, while she still can at least. 😹
Years later and this still makes me cry
I’m crying, why am I crying?😭
Watching this at Vibe was spectacular, everyone was in love in the art made there that night
i legit cried.
amazing work!!
That was one of the moat powerful dances I have ever seen
i literally cry every time i watch this without fail
This made me cry
And later made me happy cuz knowing that keone and mari are dancing with their baby, that girl will have the greatest life ever..
Bless you guys and wish you the best of luck
Before reading, I highly suggest that you rewatch this dance a second time and try to uncover the story and symbolism hidden in this piece.
Everyone sees a dance differently, but there is generally a common consensus. Rewatching this a second time and realizing the symbolism behind this dance had me in tears. In my point of view, the group of people shouting "HAPPY, MAD, and SAD," are Keone's emotions and feelings. They control how he feels and acts and this can be seen through all the interactions in the first half of the dance. When Mari comes out, she notices him lost in his emotions and tries to rescue him. Not giving up, his emotions still hold on to him as he desperately tries to escape from their control. Mari is seen doing more and more dangerous moves, even reaching out to him during a cautious point in her life where one fall could mean the end as seen at 5:17. Eventually, she finally pulls him out from his past toxic emotions and feelings to start a new beginning. In the end, she helps him find his new identity, the real Keone.
This is my personal interpretation of the piece after rewatching a second time. It connects to the first quote of the video by illustrating that, finding who you really are can be extremely difficult, and having someone there alongside you, through all the troubles, can change a person's life.
Beautiful interpretation.
I am in tears this was soooo freaking beautiful. The prop the storytelling the use of the entire stage the transition
Am I the only one who feels so attached to the whole performance? That was amazing, it gives me goosebumps. I love you guys! 😊😍
I did not expect to cry this much while watching a dance video! 😭😭😭 This hit me on so many levels. Genius piece!!
When I seen her go up I was like omg Catcher CATCHER CAAATCH HEEEEER!!
RayDiggaity me too😂
RayDiggaity I'm your 100 like😜
I saw this live and PANICKED like thats the communitys dance baby yall better CATCH HER hahah
I’m in tears. This is storytelling
I had to watch this video X5 so my brain can process what my eyes are witnessing. Dopenest on another level 🔥🤯
Man... what did I just watch, and why have they not won World of Dance?!?! The first 3:30 was unreal!
likesmusic11 they came in third
@@jennarose4590 Number 1 in our hearts lol
this was an exhibition 🤷🏻♀️
One of the most beautiful dance performances I've ever seen. Ever. Period.
ugh it doesn’t matter how many times I watch I cry every time
I just got the chills while eating my chicken nuggies.
BRUHH THE PREGNANT LADY IS A ICON! Truly a queen for dancing with a baby🤣🤣🥵🤩😍❤️❤️
His wife. They have been dancing together for years.
Woman can do that and more😜
That was beautiful and so powerful. It made me cry. Thanks for sharing this message.
Me too 😢😅
the amount of beauty in this piece is incredibly overwhelming, I'm literally crying!!
A new life on the horizon
The strength of the female mind and body
The importance of being there for others
The art of dance
The genius choreography
The dancers, so in tune with their bodies
The flow of the movements
I meeeaaaaan?!?!?
This is one of the best routines I've ever seen! Emotional, talented, excellent choreography, team work.... the list could go on. A beautiful example of art in motion!
Words can not express how poetically beautiful and moving that was. As always, just phenomenal
Did anyone else hear the girl crying near the end ? My god...
I remember when they competed in World of Dance and they wanted to win to conceive. Look at them now, they’re almost parents.
The way they did both of those songs complete justice wow
Wow. That is so powerful and beautiful. I cried. Easily the best thing I've seen this year so far.
For the first time in my life, dance caused me so much emotion. That's amazing.
This is so important. When you are pregnant or starting a family or a mother you are not weak or unable, you are powerful! WOMEN ARE SO POWERFUL!!
Omg jesus Christ im breathless? This is one of the most incredible things I’ve ever seen
I'm so blessed to watching this beautiful art..
This is by far the most impactful dance ive ever seen...... ❤️❤️❤️ Respect🙏🙏
Its so beautiful and to me it portrays how if we are brave and choose to love another strong enough, they can not only give us the motivation to overcome unfavorable aspects of our identity, but even be the ones to stop them themselves. I believe she is the hero in the end and I pray for a similar love for everyone reading this.
this portrayed mental health thru dance in the best way possible. this completely moved me
Once again they prove why they’re the best
This is insanely beautiful i literally cannot with this😭😭this is the third time i watch this
I actually have tears in my eyes, I can't believe this.
The more moments I spend with my wife, the more I understand this piece. It was a true privilege to have witnessed this piece live. You could feel so much beautiful energy flowing through the room. It was a standing ovation.
Since this video dropped, I have watched it everyday. Everytime I watch it I can't stop crying. This work of art bring healing to my soul everytime I watch it. Thank you K & M for sharing your gift with us 😭😭😭
I am not worthy! 🙌🏽 Just when you think you’ve seen it all from them, they take your heart & mind onto a whole other journey. When they got that Kendrick Lamar beat it was absolute fire, but then Mari came out & the piece broke free like a butterfly just awakening... So freaking beautiful & we are all so blessed to have such beautiful minds & souls in our presence in this world ❤️🔥💯
most beautiful dance i’ve ever seen
Poetry.
I’m crying...
Congratulations, wonderful, spectacular.
Amazing. It wowed me and brought me to tears. And Mari! Unbelievable what she can do while pregnant.
WTF!!!
The most intense and beautiful routine ever... It went through my soul..
Thank you so much!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Man I was close to tears. I felt the message this dance was showing. I’m so glad the comments can say the words I can’t.
The dopest to ever do it. Man I still can’t get over this video, I don’t think I ever will. It teaches me a lesson every time I press play. I thank God for you guys. It’s just amazing man. Amazing.
Thank you for this amazing tell of the struggle of mental health. I am in tears!!
I just cried. And i dont know why.
the level of creativity...mind blown
as a hip hop dancer i come back to this video at least once every couple months