Brothers Perform Innovative Twin-Themed Choreography At Dance Competition
Mar 04, 2020 by apost team
The Les Twins are a pair of French brothers specializing in urban dancing. At the 2014 World of Dance Competition, an urban choreography and dance competition, they wowed the audience with their humorous and unbelievable performance. Their spirited performance saw them win the All Styles 2 vs. 2 Final award.
You can hear the ladies laugh and scream as these brothers demonstrate their insane new style hip-hop dance moves. The performance features comedy and a dance style that make you question whether you are having issues loading the video. You aren't. You know that it takes serious dedication and hard work to master these incredible skills and it's fascinating to watch.
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A Viral Hit
The YouTube video, released in 2014 by World of Dance's YouTube page, has garnered more than 63 million views and has blown up in recent weeks. It's clear to see why this video is so popular. The brothers are the perfect yin and yang, bouncing off of each other's performance both literally and figuratively. The choreography is insanely creative and they keep it entertaining with humor and moves that make you question reality.
The Performance
The routine starts off slow with George Michael's "Careless Whisper" and progresses to more upbeat hip-hop music by the end of the performance. They start by having a mini dance-off between one another and the competition escalates. The dance evolves into a display of some serious skills that make you wonder if they have bones.
The other songs they dance to include; "C.R.E.A.M” by Wu-Tang Clan, "Intrepidity” by Evil Needle, “Sock It 2 Me Remix” by Missy Elliot, and “7/11” by Beyoncé. The music is the perfect backdrop for the performance. Their dance style reminds you of the innovative moves of Michael Jackson and hip-hop street dance moves seen in the early nineties, but with a twist.
There's no doubt that it takes incredible skill and talent to achieve these moves, which include performing hip-hop moves in slow motion. Whether you are a fan of hip-hop dance or not, you will appreciate this performance. It is both entertaining and mind-boggling, appearing to go against the laws of physics. Just don't try this at home!
Who are the Les Twins
The Les Twins are comprised of identical twin brothers Larry and Laurent Nicolas Bourgeois. The brothers are completely self-taught dancers from Sarcelles, France, just north of Paris. They are the youngest of nine children of Guadeloupean parents. They began dancing at a very early age and learned their dance moves by watching other dancers on the street.
In their pre-teens, they started to incorporate more formal and professional techniques, including ballet, into their routines. Their style is unique with a combination of many styles of dance, both classic and urban. The moves are combined with speed and stops and starts that give them their own unique style and vibe. They also have a way of mixing humor into the routine to keep it fun and fresh.
The brothers won the US World of Dance competition reality series featuring Jennifer Lopez in 2017 and have performed on the stage with some of today's hottest artists, including Missy Elliot and Beyonce. They also work as runway models for French haute couture brands such as Jean-Paul Gaultier and YSL and have been featured in ads by Chanel, Gucci, and Prada. It is clear that they have an extensive skill set and we will continue to see amazing things from them for years to come.
An Incredible Talent
The Les Twins are clearly a very talented set of twins. Their dance skills are the kind that you can only hone by thinking outside the box and through experimentation. It is incredible to see what their creative minds could come up with. Did you enjoy the video? Be sure to share it on Facebook so your friends can witness their incredible talent.