I guess I shouldn’t be shocked. The show is about film awards, not dance troupes. However, Hollywood and dance have gone together for a long time now, and unfortunately it seems films that incorporate the two happen less and less. There was a time when many of the most famous actors and actresses were also the best singers and dancers. You don’t see that much anymore except for the occasional romp like Nine. Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire be damned there is apparently no place for dance within a place like the Academy for many people.
I can’t help but say that I love dance. Not in the way that inclines me to get up and bust out a dance number, but I love watching it. The people that are featured on shows like So You Think You Can Dance are so athletic, graceful, and full of talent. I envy them and the way they can contort and move their bodies in a way not many people can. It was on this show that I first encountered The LXD. Their performance actually moved me. The different styles displayed in a couple short minutes, mixed with the raw emotion of a string quartet playing Coldplay’s “Yellow”.
Last night they impressed me once again with their skills during the Academy Awards. The LXD did a small number based on all the nominees for Best Original Score. I truly hope that it made some more people enjoy dance, and granted them some new followers.
Video of their Oscar Performance:
LXD & SYTYCD Alumni Perform At The Oscars from HQ Vids on Vimeo.
Watch their video at TED. It explains more about the crew, and the motives behind it. Truly inspiring.
Their infamous SYTCD performance:
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I am glad to hear that more and more people, like you, are enjoying dance. I think it is on the verge of moving into its own new place in TV and film but it just isn't quite there yet.
I am a choreographer in NYC. I work in Musical Theater but I also create my own dance comedies. Check out my videos on my site. I'll bet you dig it!
Best,
Wendy
I was inspired upon seeing the LXD perform their stuffs. I also love dancing and i happen to think of changing my career from an educator to a full-pledged dancer but I don't have the formal training like most of the dancers have. But I do want to pursue it. Guess I don't have to choose right? I mean i can be a dancer and at the same time be an educator. What do you think? :)