My goodness, we were spoiled with amazing performances and choreography in the early years! It's Sept 2018, and I'm still thinking about this performance.
debbiedoodiedandi Still watching in Sept. 2018 All it takes to bring this choreography and these gifted dancers to mind is the first few notes of Sara Bareillis' amazing song
My mom and i used to snuggle up in bed when i was 17 and we lived in a 1 bedroom sleeping together... This show back then literally brought us together. I was in a very bad place and throughout the last 12 years have been struggling with addiction, so she or i send this video to each other sometimes to... Idk... Remember that feeling watching this. This and Eyes on Fire. So fucking absolutely beautiful.🖤
Same here. This dance lives rent free in my head. My mom has a addiction problem which really effected my childhood. I'm a better mom to be healed from it now😔❤
It annoys me they didn’t give this a standing ovation. It was danced and performed brilliantly, and it affects me just as much today as it did when I first saw it.
Totally agree. I still get pissed at Nigel’s comments. Tyce’s too, really. You can see how amazing they truly were when you see Cole and Lindsay dance it a few seasons later (they were also good and I enjoyed their interpretation, but it wasn’t anywhere near as compelling as this dance). Probably my all time favorite SYTYCD dance.
@@apostatelizzy6836 i still think about Nigel's comment, it was so stupid!!! The power of her performance was in her body and movement, not in her eyes.
@@debbiedoodiedandiyeah, you could tell what her emotions were with the dancing, didn't even need to see the face, in fact, I thought the messy hair portrayed her struggle even better.
Same. I have never before been totally and completely captivated by a performance like I am when I watch this. Literally makes me tear up. The portrayal of addiction is stunning in its accuracy.
Agreed. 100% agreed. She has a gift for envisioning choreography to match perfectly with the lyrics and the music itself. Much, much respect for Mia Michaels! ❤
I'm crying. I've never seen this before but this is my favorite song because it's exactly my relationship with my narcissist husband that I cannot escape. Thank you for this comment because it does relate so well to this topic.
That was exactly what I was thinking when I was watching this performance again today Anna Hanson. I remember back when I saw it for the very first time when it first aired I didn't know anything about narcissism. I did but I didn't. I did in the sense that I was being manipulated by someone who was like that but I didn't know the name for it yet. Now I do and so I know what to be looking for now. Sadly it has become so commonplace that I have decided to remain alone for the rest of my life. it's just not worth my getting crushed over and over again.
When Mia described that Kupono is to symbolize addiction and Kayla keeps coming back to him over and over again. You can see how torn she was. She didn't want to want him but that soul tie/trauma bond that is between them is what keeps pulling her back to him. That I think is the most difficult part of trying to break free from a narcissist it is that toxic bond that they create between you and them. It is sooo hard to say to them and to yourself I don't need you and I don't want to be a part of your world ANYMORE. it took me several times of having to try and leave my narc before I finally said it was enough. I knew I was dying. I could feel it inside of me. He was literally sucking the life out of me to the point that I didn't even care or want to live anymore. You just have to come to the point and realize that hey I do love myself more than that crazy roller coaster ride that they put you on when you're with them.
The beauty and genius of this piece is that we didn't need an intro explaining why this is so emotional. You can just watch and experience and feel it yourself without the use of words
This is maybe my favourite performance of all-time - they are both terrific, but I think Kayla is superb. She really came across and desperate and pathetic and it was heart-wrenching. At the end when she had her arm up and was trying to pull away from him, how she broke down and gave in...it was so heartbreaking. And the choreography is just incredible - every single step meant something, gave us a visual that evoked so many associations and it really told a story. I think Kayla's acting was fantastic - honestly, I didn't expect that level from her, no offence to her at all, but I think she was right in it and had every movement thought out. Tyce was right on with what he said about Mia's choreography - it does require acting and it is so intelligent and so much thought goes into it. Kupono was really good too - what an amazing partner he is and he was malevolent and controlling without being cartoonish. I just think this whole number is genius.
2:14 is so full of power, and you can almost feel the emotions they're portraying. This is truly a wonderful dance, that speaks to people in lots of different ways.
I used to work at a rehab. This song, this dance reminds me so much of the women I used to care for. When I first saw this performance I cried so hard! Recorded it and watched it repeatedly. I would cry and pray!!
I usually like Tyce's critique, but I disagree with his comment about Kupono being "stronger" in his body. Kupono portrayed dangerous temptation which is subtle, seductive, and slinky and he incorporated that into his movement. He and Kayla were perfect!
totally agree - it's a tough part to dance because he really is the background to Kayla in many ways and considering how hard he said it was for him, he really got into the role and interpreted those movement so beautifully
Absolutely agree LuKasAV6. I have seen other couples try to do this routine on SYTCD and they are kidding themselves if they think they can top Kupono and Kayla's performance. This is my favorite routine in the show's history since it first began. I miss getting to see them in 2020 because of this dang COVID virus. This is one of the shows that I look forward to ALL YEAR LONG. 😢
Every time I listen to "Gravity" by Sara Bareilles I think of this performance. It's hard to listen to this song and not get the slightest bit emotional.
The fact that he dreaded performing this and how wonderfully he was able to portray addiction completely dumbfounds me... What an incredible performance. I'll never not cry watching it. I doubt you'll ever see this, but if you do, thank you so much for sacrificing your emotions for this piece. I'll never see a more beautiful contemporary act!
Keyla Hernandez Me too! It always brings tears to my eyes, especially when she's so desperately trying to get away and he just won't let her. So powerful, so moving.
Nigel was so full of crap! Kayla was AMAZING on this! You don’t need to see her eyes all the time to feel her emotion and struggle! She was incredible!
Agree. I always suspected he'd hit on her behind the scenes and she rejected him, because his attitude towards her seemed very personal. And it stood in such contrast with his effusive praise of Kupono who, while good, didn't bring the authenticity that Kayla did.
All these years, and this performance hasn't lost an iota of it's power. Such a rare convergence: a marvelous choreographer on fire to tell a compelling story; and two talented dancers completely invested and on board with her. This is what dance is all about.
2022 and I still come back to watch this. Gets better every time. The message and how beautifully they told the story of how hard it is being an addict 😭😭😭 ugh just beautiful!!!
I definitely agree with Tyce. I don't feel I watched a dance, I feel I had an experience.Best choreographer Mia and my favorite dancer Kayla. Blessing.
STILL loving this years later. Incredibly powerful & absolutely one of my favorites of all time!! One of my top 3!! Although neither of them won the season, they are - and will continue to be - two of the most remembered dancers from the series. (More so than even some of the "winners!")
This is, by far, my absolute favorite dance of all the seasons! I adore Kupono! His ability to take a character and portray it through dance is amazing. Kayla is beautiful in her fluidity in dance. A natural dancer!
My god, this was a long time ago! I remember watching it on tv and it’s always resonated with me. It’s one of the most understated, beautiful dance pieces ever!
Back for my dose of this routine. So long as it has a home here on UA-cam I will comeback. One of the best dance routines to ever be conceived in my opinion.
Kayla's acting is what really sold this. She was just so believable. So vulnerable. I read the fear and desperation and grief and helplessness on her face and in her body. She just blew me away with this.
My favorite dance in all the years of So You Think You Can Dance. Both dancers performed incredibly well. Nigel really missed the mark in his comments to Kayla. She was flawless.
Both versions of this dance do complete justice to the dance and the idea behind it. Cole being robotic and completely dispassionate is haunting and amazing but I might like Kupono a little bit more. He plays at such malevolence and enjoyment out of her suffering. Both hit home snd both are beautiful and powerful pieces of art.
This performance I believe won an Emmy! This performance showed us that this TV Show didn't know what they truly had! MASTERPIECES right before our very eyes. I still cry when I see this! just STUNNING!
This is one i still see is awesome & timeless & the nolstagia feels of remembering when this was my fav show to watch etc & the masterpiece to look back on! Kupono was my fav! Cuz he was Hawaiian i enjoy when somebody Polynesian/Pacific islander is shining! cheehoo!
These moment you wanna crawl into your headphones, squeeze every single note inside your body or squeeze yourself inside every single beat, holding your breath not to miss a single note...it's so unbelievable painful when the volume is at max and you still feel not close enough....
A friend sent this video to me (for some reason). What struck me is sometimes an addiction is hard to break/beat because the addiction is addicted to you.
what an incredible piece of choreography, song choice, performance from these beautiful dancers, i watched this first without any explanation about the context and felt that it portrayed the destructive relationship with a narcissist. And of course as it was explained, the dance of addiction, essentially the same thing. Tears just fell watching this the first time and for every time since, possibly the best routine to have ever come from this show. Disagree also with the last judge, Kupono played this part perfectly, the strength of the drug, the narcissist or whatever it is, only comes from the user giving him value, to be sinister and at the same time 'spineless' was required, not being strong. Thank you Mia Michaels, genius.
This dance is amazing. As someone who just got out of an abusive relationship, this brought me to tears remembering how addicted to that person I actually was.
It's 2022 and this still makes me cry...loved SYTYCD in the early years. The talent. The passion.
Same
'23 here..Same!😢
Same
years later I still come here to watch this dance
I give my all
Same girl!!
2020 and im still coming back to watch this.
I love them...i cry every time
Same
My goodness, we were spoiled with amazing performances and choreography in the early years! It's Sept 2018, and I'm still thinking about this performance.
debbiedoodiedandi
Still watching in Sept. 2018
All it takes to bring this choreography and these gifted dancers to mind is the first few notes of Sara Bareillis' amazing song
My mom and i used to snuggle up in bed when i was 17 and we lived in a 1 bedroom sleeping together... This show back then literally brought us together. I was in a very bad place and throughout the last 12 years have been struggling with addiction, so she or i send this video to each other sometimes to... Idk... Remember that feeling watching this. This and Eyes on Fire. So fucking absolutely beautiful.🖤
Nov 2021 and suddenly hit with an urge to look this performance up again. Truly transcending, this piece.
Me too!! I miss the glory days!!
Same here. This dance lives rent free in my head. My mom has a addiction problem which really effected my childhood. I'm a better mom to be healed from it now😔❤
This is the once performance that has stuck with me for YEARS
me too. I don't think it'll ever leave me.
Yes! I don't watch SYTYCD any longer but I still think about this piece sometimes.
This is the ONLY routine that I always come back to. I am addicted to this routine
Absolutely! I thought this was Mark and choreographed by Sonya Tayeh but glad I finally found it....still get chills today.
Megan McLerran me too
It annoys me they didn’t give this a standing ovation. It was danced and performed brilliantly, and it affects me just as much today as it did when I first saw it.
Totally agree. I still get pissed at Nigel’s comments. Tyce’s too, really. You can see how amazing they truly were when you see Cole and Lindsay dance it a few seasons later (they were also good and I enjoyed their interpretation, but it wasn’t anywhere near as compelling as this dance). Probably my all time favorite SYTYCD dance.
@@apostatelizzy6836 i still think about Nigel's comment, it was so stupid!!! The power of her performance was in her body and movement, not in her eyes.
@@debbiedoodiedandiyeah, you could tell what her emotions were with the dancing, didn't even need to see the face, in fact, I thought the messy hair portrayed her struggle even better.
@@debbiedoodiedandi actually, he apologised in the next episode and said his comments were off. I remember, because I was so pissed at him.
Every time I hear 'Gravity' I can see them dancing... The raw emotion.. I can feel this in my bones. It's perfect! I LOVE YOU MIA MICHAELS!!!
Jacky Brunk what’s the name of the artist name
@@royalc9268 Sara Bareilles
And knowing Mia Michels’ reason for choreographing this way made it even more powerful.
Still the most powerful dance that ever came from this show. To this day, no matter how many times I've watched it, it still gets to me.
Same. I have never before been totally and completely captivated by a performance like I am when I watch this. Literally makes me tear up. The portrayal of addiction is stunning in its accuracy.
It is the ultimate in relatable concept... it is humanity @mia
Gives me shivers every time
Mia Michaels is one of the best choreographers in the business ever
Most definitely!!!!
Agreed. 100% agreed. She has a gift for envisioning choreography to match perfectly with the lyrics and the music itself. Much, much respect for Mia Michaels! ❤
Whenever I watch this I realize how much better sytycd was back then...it doesn't even come close to this anymore
Jamie Alexakos agree!!!!!!!!! So watered down now
thats what i said
I agree!!!
Word
I’ve never forgotten this performance for ten years and come back to it frequently.
Best dance of the entire series, hands down. I've never forgotten it. Thanks to Mia and K and K.
AxlsButt if you liked this watch twitch dreaming with a broken heart
2023 and I'm still voluntarily looking for this. without a shadow of a doubt one of the best and most impactful routines. They nailed it
This dance totally embodies a relationship with a Narcissist. Thank you Kayla and Kupono for show-casing this! I get chills.
Anna Hanson oh my gosh yes!!!!!!!!!!
It does 😕
I'm crying. I've never seen this before but this is my favorite song because it's exactly my relationship with my narcissist husband that I cannot escape. Thank you for this comment because it does relate so well to this topic.
That was exactly what I was thinking when I was watching this performance again today Anna Hanson. I remember back when I saw it for the very first time when it first aired I didn't know anything about narcissism. I did but I didn't. I did in the sense that I was being manipulated by someone who was like that but I didn't know the name for it yet. Now I do and so I know what to be looking for now. Sadly it has become so commonplace that I have decided to remain alone for the rest of my life. it's just not worth my getting crushed over and over again.
When Mia described that Kupono is to symbolize addiction and Kayla keeps coming back to him over and over again. You can see how torn she was. She didn't want to want him but that soul tie/trauma bond that is between them is what keeps pulling her back to him. That I think is the most difficult part of trying to break free from a narcissist it is that toxic bond that they create between you and them. It is sooo hard to say to them and to yourself I don't need you and I don't want to be a part of your world ANYMORE. it took me several times of having to try and leave my narc before I finally said it was enough. I knew I was dying. I could feel it inside of me. He was literally sucking the life out of me to the point that I didn't even care or want to live anymore. You just have to come to the point and realize that hey I do love myself more than that crazy roller coaster ride that they put you on when you're with them.
The beauty and genius of this piece is that we didn't need an intro explaining why this is so emotional. You can just watch and experience and feel it yourself without the use of words
This is maybe my favourite performance of all-time - they are both terrific, but I think Kayla is superb. She really came across and desperate and pathetic and it was heart-wrenching. At the end when she had her arm up and was trying to pull away from him, how she broke down and gave in...it was so heartbreaking. And the choreography is just incredible - every single step meant something, gave us a visual that evoked so many associations and it really told a story. I think Kayla's acting was fantastic - honestly, I didn't expect that level from her, no offence to her at all, but I think she was right in it and had every movement thought out. Tyce was right on with what he said about Mia's choreography - it does require acting and it is so intelligent and so much thought goes into it. Kupono was really good too - what an amazing partner he is and he was malevolent and controlling without being cartoonish. I just think this whole number is genius.
Will be watching this for the rest of my life. Been 10 years and I’m still here .
How did this not get a standing ovation?
@azzz my thoughts exactly! It was and all these years later still is so powerful l teared up again from the emotions this piece brings.
2:14 is so full of power, and you can almost feel the emotions they're portraying. This is truly a wonderful dance, that speaks to people in lots of different ways.
I was 16 when I saw this performance on TV and STILL tear up whenever I see it😩❤ Easily one of the BEST performances in SYTYCD history👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I can watch this 1000 times and it still gets to me. My favorite of all time.
I used to work at a rehab. This song, this dance reminds me so much of the women I used to care for. When I first saw this performance I cried so hard! Recorded it and watched it repeatedly. I would cry and pray!!
no doubt; so true! I can see how you would totally get it!
I usually like Tyce's critique, but I disagree with his comment about Kupono being "stronger" in his body. Kupono portrayed dangerous temptation which is subtle, seductive, and slinky and he incorporated that into his movement. He and Kayla were perfect!
totally agree - it's a tough part to dance because he really is the background to Kayla in many ways and considering how hard he said it was for him, he really got into the role and interpreted those movement so beautifully
Absolutely agree LuKasAV6. I have seen other couples try to do this routine on SYTCD and they are kidding themselves if they think they can top Kupono and Kayla's performance. This is my favorite routine in the show's history since it first began. I miss getting to see them in 2020 because of this dang COVID virus. This is one of the shows that I look forward to ALL YEAR LONG. 😢
This is my favorite dance routine EVER, great song, great choreography, great dancers.
Here's me, 10 years later...again.I adore this piece. "To be in it for a minute 30- or just for those 2-- counts..." 👌🏽💕💔
Every time I listen to "Gravity" by Sara Bareilles I think of this performance. It's hard to listen to this song and not get the slightest bit emotional.
still crying everytime i watch it. it's so powerful
The fact that he dreaded performing this and how wonderfully he was able to portray addiction completely dumbfounds me... What an incredible performance. I'll never not cry watching it. I doubt you'll ever see this, but if you do, thank you so much for sacrificing your emotions for this piece. I'll never see a more beautiful contemporary act!
And many years later it still holds...The music, choreography, and the dancers, all of it Just perfect ❤️
This dance is so powerful!! I love it...I always get chills
Keyla Hernandez Me too! It always brings tears to my eyes, especially when she's so desperately trying to get away and he just won't let her. So powerful, so moving.
One of the artistic high points of the entire series. Powerful and emotional in a darker, grittier way than is typical for the show.
2021 anyone? This is still the best dance in SYTCD history🙌
I agree, although I think ua-cam.com/video/qqpFZ9v4gUY/v-deo.html gives it competition. I love them both, for very different reasons.
2024 now and still coming back to it.
The fact that this is the single best performance in sytycd and it didn’t even get a standing ovation....
Nigel was so full of crap! Kayla was AMAZING on this! You don’t need to see her eyes all the time to feel her emotion and struggle! She was incredible!
Agree. I always suspected he'd hit on her behind the scenes and she rejected him, because his attitude towards her seemed very personal. And it stood in such contrast with his effusive praise of Kupono who, while good, didn't bring the authenticity that Kayla did.
@@lexietalionisIn what way does this suggest he hit on her? Can u give other examples that might suggest it cause I'm not seeing that here
I agree. I thought the loose hair hiding her face at times fit for the character she was portraying.
All these years, and this performance hasn't lost an iota of it's power. Such a rare convergence: a marvelous choreographer on fire to tell a compelling story; and two talented dancers completely invested and on board with her. This is what dance is all about.
i will never forget this performance..its so amazing
Iconic. I still think about this dance years later
2022 and I still come back to watch this. Gets better every time. The message and how beautifully they told the story of how hard it is being an addict 😭😭😭 ugh just beautiful!!!
I definitely agree with Tyce. I don't feel I watched a dance, I feel I had an experience.Best choreographer Mia and my favorite dancer Kayla. Blessing.
Chills every time, without fail
STILL loving this years later. Incredibly powerful & absolutely one of my favorites of all time!! One of my top 3!! Although neither of them won the season, they are - and will continue to be - two of the most remembered dancers from the series. (More so than even some of the "winners!")
I still think about this dance sometimes.. so many years later!
This is, by far, my absolute favorite dance of all the seasons! I adore Kupono! His ability to take a character and portray it through dance is amazing. Kayla is beautiful in her fluidity in dance. A natural dancer!
Kayla & Kupono: *do a very raw and emotional piece phenomenally*
Mary: KuUUuPoNOoOoOoO
I can’t believe the emotion this dance brings out of me !
I watch this frequently. Something about this helps me in the times when I am having trouble the most.
Omg just the rawness and emotion!!!
My god, this was a long time ago! I remember watching it on tv and it’s always resonated with me. It’s one of the most understated, beautiful dance pieces ever!
Back for my dose of this routine. So long as it has a home here on UA-cam I will comeback. One of the best dance routines to ever be conceived in my opinion.
After all these years this is the one performance I always come back to watch.
It's the current year and I'm still affected by this performance.
I have many sytycd routines that I always return to watch but this....... is hands down my favorite.
Kayla's acting is what really sold this. She was just so believable. So vulnerable. I read the fear and desperation and grief and helplessness on her face and in her body. She just blew me away with this.
I am crying real tears right now
OH MY GOD IT HAS BEEN YEARS AND I AM STILL CRYING OVER THIS
To this day, it is still my favorite dance. Hits so close. My dad, my husband, and myself have all fought addiction.
This still gets me ♥️
I just heard the song and had to watch this performance, beautifully danced choreography .. one of my ultimate favorites❤
Hah! Same!
My favorite dance in all the years of So You Think You Can Dance. Both dancers performed incredibly well. Nigel really missed the mark in his comments to Kayla. She was flawless.
June 2024 and this remains one of the most powerful performances I've ever seen. If there were a Grammy for dance, this would have won.
This performance is perfection. Brings tears to my eyes. All these years and it still hits me like the first time I saw it.
I’m absolutely there with you on this!
2020 and I've NEVER forgotten this
😭🧡🧡
I still weep when I watch this. So beautiful
I do never get tired of watching this performance! Love this Song!
The chills and tears I get from this dance
It's 2022 and this is still my fave in SYTYCD.
Both versions of this dance do complete justice to the dance and the idea behind it. Cole being robotic and completely dispassionate is haunting and amazing but I might like Kupono a little bit more. He plays at such malevolence and enjoyment out of her suffering. Both hit home snd both are beautiful and powerful pieces of art.
Favorite song and favorite dance piece. After all these years I still come back to watch.
One of those performances you always remember
Over a decade later and this dance still lives rent free in my mind. This performance deserved far more accolades than it got. So damn good.
The hardest routine to watch on this show, very emotional, very real. Kayla is beautiful with that natural look @ 3:05
This will forever be my favorite dance from this show. I love it so much.
Of all the dances this show has produced, this one will always be my favorite.
Years later I still find myself coming back to this piece. Its beautiful and captivating. Still pulls on my heartstrings...
Still so powerful years later
2023 almost 2024 and I can’t listen to this song without crying and picturing this performance. It is truly amazing.
A brilliant and extremely powerful piece of art. Why I love dance. Mia!
After all these years, this dance still gives me chills, and still makes my tears rolling. Thank you to upload the long version of this dance🙏
Kayla and kupono are brilliant I felt THE PAIN ITS SURREAL
2021 and this performance stills bring me to tears.
Just heard this song after not hearing it for a long time and instantly thought of this performance. Still amazing in 2021!
This is the most powerful and flawless dance duet I have ever seen in my entire life....bravo!
This performance I believe won an Emmy! This performance showed us that this TV Show didn't know what they truly had! MASTERPIECES right before our very eyes. I still cry when I see this! just STUNNING!
It's 2018 and this is still one of the best dances I've seen on this show or others.
Mia is the best choreographer, hands down.
Still one of my favorite dances on this show.
This will forever be my favorite dance
This will always be my favorite SYTYCD routine.
Very Powerful and Passionate, this dance is one of my favorite dances! I can understand this completely!!🥺🔥
This is one i still see is awesome & timeless & the nolstagia feels of remembering when this was my fav show to watch etc & the masterpiece to look back on! Kupono was my fav! Cuz he was Hawaiian i enjoy when somebody Polynesian/Pacific islander is shining! cheehoo!
9 years later, still my favorite
They need to bring back dances like that, that had so much meaning I mean the whole thing just portrayed everything she intended!!
I will always remember this dance and how much both the song and the dance helped me over the years.
yep.
These moment you wanna crawl into your headphones, squeeze every single note inside your body or squeeze yourself inside every single beat, holding your breath not to miss a single note...it's so unbelievable painful when the volume is at max and you still feel not close enough....
A friend sent this video to me (for some reason). What struck me is sometimes an addiction is hard to break/beat because the addiction is addicted to you.
This dance is what made me fall in love with this song 💕
what an incredible piece of choreography, song choice, performance from these beautiful dancers, i watched this first without any explanation about the context and felt that it portrayed the destructive relationship with a narcissist. And of course as it was explained, the dance of addiction, essentially the same thing. Tears just fell watching this the first time and for every time since, possibly the best routine to have ever come from this show. Disagree also with the last judge, Kupono played this part perfectly, the strength of the drug, the narcissist or whatever it is, only comes from the user giving him value, to be sinister and at the same time 'spineless' was required, not being strong. Thank you Mia Michaels, genius.
Thank you Sara for making me discover the beauties that touch you 💚
one of the best, ever
...and years later I come as well! So riveting and beautiful dancing🔥🔥
This dance is amazing. As someone who just got out of an abusive relationship, this brought me to tears remembering how addicted to that person I actually was.
...something always bring me back to you & it never takes too long
Still watching/still amazed in 2016
Same, this song and this dance mesmerizes me! Perfectly done.
This dance really is haunting and fabulous!!