5th Routine - Essence Wilmington & Koine Iwasaki - Contemporary

[@Divainlaw]

I recently lost my dad in a fatal car crash. This number really got me bawling. The song, the movement, the emotion it was so raw and it spoke to me.

[@eiffelviolet]

Sorry for your loss.

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

I think this may well have been Essence's stand out performance so far. I think Jaci & Koine truly gave her what she needed to ... really SHINE here.

[@isaacholmes5365]

Underrated performance

[@tommathyy]

yes

[@vestcoat]

Thank you mrduckbears for posting the individual routines from episode 9. I love watching them over and over and thanks to you I am able to. Dance on!

[@eiffelviolet]

I love this dance!!

[@VoiceoftheBoa2]

Is it just me or do Koine and Essence have similar faces? They almost looked like sisters at one point in the routine. That was gorgeous, and a great reminder of how beastly Koine is as a dancer!

[@kaciemccarthy5160]

I am your biggest fan of yours

[@dos_tres]

koine was amazing in this! outshined essence for me.

[@aubran.3326]

Is she related to Twitch? She is not a strong dancer. Favoritism/Family take u places.

[@lucikan]

She is not related to Twitch. She is the last hip hop dancer left in the competition. There is a kinship there since they share a style. She has worked so hard and I personally have loved her journey. You can see her fight and determination which I think is just as important. Don't discredit her work ethic by cheaping it as a judge playing favorites.

[@monicaw22]

@@lucikan 💯

[@serenashah4543]

@@lucikan couldn't agree more

[@dekaibrahim8779]

People love to hate, when they can’t muster up to do anything brave like this beautiful girl did. She going for her dream why are you trying to muddy her name with your jealousy. 🙄🤦🏾‍♀️