There are a lot of dance groups out there that post their videos to Youtube. They are pretty standard though, and often look the same- recycled moves to the same 5 pop songs. But every once in a while there is one that stands out, and this Australian team at competition is one of those unique performances.
The entire dance team is decked out in the roaring 20’s theme from their blonde and black bobs to their shoes. Along with their matching hair they are all wearing black or white flapper dresses that really move as they move, making the performance that much more exciting.
Then there is the feathers. The props that the dance team has is obviously what everyone came to see. To make the show more than just about dance, the group added what looks like half feathered rings to the performance that adds variety to the dance. The stark contrast of the pink vs white really demands attention and you can tell that it takes a lot of practice and precision to be as in sync as this dance group is.
They start out simple to a remix of the popular Fergie song A Little Party Never Killed Nobody from ‘The Great Gatsby”, a popular film set in the 20’s with a swing dancing vibe.
They blend the styles of swing dancing with more modern dance that makes for an impressive show. The not only can move, but the way that they twirl their feathers is mesmerizing.
As they bring the rings in and out or over their head, the girls are in perfect sync. Every move is calculated and timed- something that would have taken months to practice to perform at a competitive level like this.
The girls continue to fall in and out of different formations that showcase their feathers. From moving in perfect sync, to staggered moves to make different illusions with the feathers, they nail every aspect of the routine. Not to mention the music is so catchy, anyone watching will find themselves tapping their toe or dancing along in their seat.
One of the most impressive parts of the show was the seamless transition between songs. Just as the song switches into another 20s themed bop the dancers push the feathers straight out in front of them and suddenly its as though they’ve all turned into pink and white flowers.
The way that they hold the the feathers makes a complete circle and their slight turn they make to the beat of the song makes it looks as if they are coming alive.
Their cute swing moves continue as they move into their next triangle formation. The dancers’ next move is particularly impressive when they fall into line and look as if they are moving in slow motion. The do a slow stomp that moves their feathers almost in waves, and the effect is mesmerizing.
They almost immediately move into another slow motion move that brings back the flower look from before. They hold the feathers together and then open and close them according to color and it looks as though there are giant flowers blooming right on the stage.
They clearly know what moves wow the audience and as the song changes again, they move their feathers in waves and flower forms again all to cheers from the audience.
For the end of the performance they come together to form three giant rings with the feathers and strike one final pose to the last beat of the song.
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