"Grease Lightning" (The Dance starts at

00:00 to (click 6:40 ) The story on how i came up with the idea of using music in my new protocol! For People who are not used to listening, go directly to the dance at (click 6:40 ), you might get bored with some serious stuff! This is just a reminder to some retards who comments on how long the story went!
This was my 3rd last dance concept before politics got in the way of my redemptive rehabilitation program sometime February of 2010. I dunno what happened to the inmates well being after that. They continued with the dancing minus my philosophy. Such a waste.

[@joannalear9634]

Best prison warden in history. Calm people with joy and not punishment. He has managed to keep his prison and staff safe with the power of music and dance.

[@allanganzon7261]

I agree with you

[@rileycull]

They get two cups of rice a day

[@rileycull]

And if they don't dance, Byron sends gangs to beat them up

[@kingofkards91]

Today I gave a speech for a class about how to improve prisons here in America and half the speech was about you guys. Thank you so much for your work, you have inspired so many people here in America. My father works in a maximum security prison here and I think I'll try to get them to do it there.

[@maayongaga729]

I hope you will. I'm Filipino working in medical fields with hard core Inmates sometimes. As a Human Being I don't like the Idea of Chuckles in bed...yes they are hard core, dangerous but looking at this method of Rehabilitating a Human Being is Way better than treating them like an Animal.

[@christinegelabert1651]

@@maayongaga729 AS an international prisoner advocate for OVER 35 YEARS... THIS is exactly what I've BEEN SAYING! Ppl don't even realize that in the US...it's NOT supposed to be a punitive system but a rehabilative one by its own definition AND original guidelines JUST SO YOU KNOW. BUT what happened is that in the 1970s and the 1980s they changed the public's perception OF how crime is to be viewed here AND how the system is supposed to work. But in reality most of the actual written rules hsvdny changed but the general population doesn't know what rights they have AND neither does their families to help fight for them while they're inside. THERE ACTUALLY IS AN INTERNATIONAL PRISONER COALITION. YUP. There is also a PRISONER FAMILY BILL OF RIGHTS. Ppl are unaware of that and these jails AND prisons sure the fuck aren't gonna tell them about it. The main thing that changed the perception of the system and introduced the practice of throwing away the keys aspect of our system here was mostly thru the NON existent War On Drugs. Just so you and others know...crime WAS on the decline fitting that timeframe if you look at the DOJ stats. Also the difference in sentencing structure between cocaine and crack cocaine was a direct shot at lower income communities and it was a direct shot at people of color. It never went after the person who was caught buying it half as hard as it did the dealer. Part of that was that the buyer had money for a BETTER ATTY. A poor person IS a slam dunk for a prosecutor and that's how they move up the ranks quicker by their records of convictions. I've STILL got guys inside for robberies and bullshit drug charges FROM BACK IN THE 1980S OK?

[@snooze2969]

This method of rehabilitating prisoners is so much better than harsh punishment because it is teaching them how to enjoy life and gives them happiness and support.

[@reneereynolds8233]

Amen to the warden. Wow! Unbelievable

[@mcarlson8361]

I am so impressed with Byron Garcia and the dancing inmates. It has brought unity where there was strife and division. This really should be the direction of the future for rehabilitation.

[@charissapaul97]

and we wonder why Philippines is blessed with so many talented singers and dancers !

[@MortonLuvz2drum]

Music can break free the soul of any man.

[@mollixgirl101]

Seeing the smiles on the guys' faces makes me believe that they can change and i just hope that this place doesn't close so more people can get that chance. :)

[@Dolly3130]

Truly amazing! The precision, and. symmetry displays amazing talent... Whoever does the choreography is certainly talented. Obviously only talented criminals are allowed to serve time in this prison. Also almost aggressive positive move on the part of officials. Great video...

[@spacej0ckey]

Dancing is good for Body, Mind and Soul.

[@savantianprince]

I agree. American prisons shoudl adopt this policy!

[@MsDURRRRRRRR]

Kim Lowe I was thinking same thing about American prisons. Yet, I'm also concerned about how we are a lot more violent as a society. So, wonder how we could implement this as well as many other more peaceful solutions found in other parts of the world

[@michaelhollander5411]

I agree too for I was at Marion CI for 9 yrs and they did not have a Dance programme..it would of been nice if they did..

[@djhillbloom1029]

Yes they should....

[@uberathlete]

I honestly hope that they would create a choir for inmates as well. I'm sure they would be equally awesome cause everyone in the Philippines likes to sing.

[@josephinewinter]

as always, amazing, thanks. And so the solution to their problems was them themselves, to turn from violence between each other to working together forming a whole larger than themselves, i learn a lot from it, thanks

[@teresaacostarichards3512]

It should be like this in the prison rather than drugs and riots

[@69NK58]

Filipinos love to ance and sing. This is a good theraphy for the prisoners.

[@na.meless]

WOW THAT´S HUGE! massive acomplishment dude

[@THEJERICHO88]

makes me so damn proud of my country... Philippines baby!haha

[@ellie-bt2cm]

THEJERICHO88 yeah and look at how many people are int he prison though :)))

[@newtype5005]

@@ellie-bt2cm ok? So would you rather we kill them? Oh wait, you Westerners will bitch about it too.

[@Sandsibscrazy]

i loved the smiles on their faces. I mean i know they may be killers, rapist etc but at least if they were to get free they have a positive outlet..

[@greco-romano9852]

Wow, this could've been really something if they let you continue your work. Props to you, Byron.

[@laramicallef95]

am i normal ? this made me cry

[@s11074653]

their uniform is so clean!!

[@Nicole3900]

Jail looks so much more fun than school!!!

[@allanganzon7261]

Yessss

[@annalizaprado2766]

Wow its 2019 na pro i still watching this 👏👏👏

[@cheskatalaro8718]

Well choreographed and well trained men

[@savantianprince]

Super cool. It's a shame politics got in the way. Wonderful dancers.

[@Devilmousy]

It's fun bcause you can see everybody smile :D

[@LittleBear9224]

I think all prisons should apply this technique. Mad props from Vancouver, Canada. I love yo smiley faces!!!!

[@TheFIllymouse]

@tanniiix I agree. It gives them an outlet for their energies and something to be proud of!

[@awesomface658]

One of the many reasons I love the Philippines. If you go to jail you would actually like it. Aren't Filipinos soo forgiving

[@babelicious3602]

Wonderful team work. Good job Watch John Travolta. This is Another Grease Lighting that's on 🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍💪💪💪👁️👁️

[@marilynfrydig8995]

WOW!!!! WORLD CLASS DANCERS!! KEEP ROCKING !!!

[@primrosemazo956]

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[@Lansdenc]

"Show me a normal/sane man and I will cure him" -Carl Jung

[@normazuniga9399]

wooooaaaoooo!!!!! simplemente maravilloso es un excelente trabajo de esas personas q estan detenidas pero q con actividades asi buscan despejar la mente los felicito sigan asi.....

[@divinafalco7133]

I can't understand will your message but i think it is good comment,i understand some words like trabajo,in Philippines also trabaho means work

[@musicalnomad8]

Well done for your creativity and non-violent approch. :-)

[@debrazgalaxy]

THANK YOU for the speech Mr. Garcia. Thank YOU for sharing this. I pray that each inmate feel the presence of God in there hearts, your program can soften their hearts for the introduction. God Bless you ~ Deb

[@marievanpeski196]

The power of music touches the soul.

[@charissapaul97]

Hahah this WOULD be a good way for prisoners to better themselves..but I think I'd steal to get into this prison on purpose. Just cause it's so fun! :P

[@rquijano2001]

This is just wonderful, great dancing guys. Congratulations :)

[@olivia.j]

this made me smile :)

[@mizukeh]

I would LOOOOOVE that one! Please do it Byron!!!

[@MHisfabulous]

This was taken maybe in The Philippines. It is such a nice area, but in rains ever so often. I am a Filipino, too, and I am proud of my country. :)

[@baderbanat909]

Cebu phils..inside rehabilitation center

[@maayongaga729]

Great Idea for Redemption Sir....I Salute you.👏👏👏👏 If you only know how they treat the Inmates in USA...I'm Filipino but never in my life even think even in the Worst Part of our lives that something good gonna come out from it.

[@ellie-bt2cm]

Wow the guy in orange is so good

[@kramenna]

In prison their dancing?! Their even wearing converse

[@arceliacody3546]

AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! BROTHERS UR BOMBASTIC!! I LOVE UR VIDEOS. KEEP SHAKING THEM BONES. GRACE OF GOD IS WITH YOU ALL!!

[@Celynaaa]

they all look happy :] happy prisoners make me happy lol

[@janesue8310]

I like this dance. So cool. Sana repeat again

[@anjilyn2]

what a concept, hope it is contagious to other prisons across the world! 3 years without an incident speaks for itself on your behavioral modification practice! Love it and is great entertainment too!

[@mightysun89]

What great talent they have.

[@kitkatsaremycigarettes]

Okay I love what they're doing and how they're helping makeover the prisoners lives, but there's a reason John Travolta danced in Grease Lightening...

[@SoraTaeminProductions]

wow they should make a video of these guys just dancing they are epic

[@maayongaga729]

Watch thier documentary in Netflex...Happy Jail.

[@heavenlydimensionalbeing2968]

Roses Are Red The Flower's Are Blue There Is Always An Asian Country That Is Better Than You I Call It The Philippines :) (Proud To Be A Filipino)

[@MigNov]

Yeah, amazing choreography ;-)

[@anastazyahfare7676]

this is sooooo coooool, i love it

[@hikingadventures1017]

I watched the whole video and did not find it boring or too long; glad I watched the beginning. Fantastic job! Great team work or they would not have been able to pull this off. Okay, on to the next one. I wish I had found these sooner; will be watching these again and again! God bless!

[@Saartje05]

Great idea. Keep them busy in a good way.

[@jason_todd_isbatman7009]

lmao while there dancing I'm thinking of ways to break out you know how annoying this could get real quick

[@ThreeCheers4me]

It seems like a pretty good way of violence prevention, considering its been 3 years since a violent outbreak there. Plus it is cool to watch keep up the aweomeness

[@christineconti3317]

This brings tears to my eyes a second chance for these prisoners

[@nitegal]

I love the videos that you post. They always put a smile on my face. I am happy to hear that dance helps the inmates with their inner aggressions. Kudos to everyone for a great job on all of the dances :)

[@Reblia]

Man, I would love to see the prison inmates dance to "Gangnam Style" by Psy! That would be so awesome! ^^

[@mickypure]

haha this is really good! nice body movement inmates! the dancing was really wonderful!

[@rosyjh6348]

Mr. Garcia.... I'm so sorry u couldn't continue the program. I'm watching on April 2020. This is so inspiring.

[@dawnichu]

look at the grins on their faces, they seem to be really enjoying it...and hell yeah, why not? the fact they can state non violent incidents in 3 years shows this is a worthwhile use of their time and energy....you cant hurt anyone in the prison, it would ruin your next dance number!

[@FaLLeNaNg3L82]

i love your approch on behavioral change! your comment: "music is a more powerful tool than music" is very inspiering and very philosophical...

[@fayecox9401]

Byron you have done such brilliant job with this prison and the people in there god bless you all from uk 🇬🇧 I’m definitely subscribing to your channel this brings me so much joy ❤🙏

[@silentorange17]

"how many people did you kill Arabo?" "THREE" - lol three people really sound nothing to him XD

[@ChooseCarefully]

We need a rating for DOUBLE awesome! What a great story! I hope this travels to ALL the prisons. Nothing short of miraculous. You are sending out a missionary to teach your program in Manilla. Good luck to Mr. Arabo.

[@rrdizon]

these guys are getting better and better with every of their videos

[@emilynichole7256]

I like how you told us when the dance started because most other people would just let us watch for 6 minutes.

[@parzmo22]

I bet they don't want to live the prison anymore XD

[@niarcos]

VERY VERY GOOD! CONGRATULATIONS

[@iRattyZx]

Brings a smile to your face great entertainment

[@rexiedelacruz7691]

I'm so proud , GOD BLESS U ALL.I'm watching from Hongkong ofw here All of you are Talented Amazing Our King Of Pop is Happy watching This.Goodluck....

[@RazorfireDragonheart]

Dude, your program was the friggin best! You must've had so much fun with that! I wish I could have learned under you...

[@larevir05]

CLAP!CLAP!CLAP! to Mr. Byron Garcia!

[@savannah7533]

i think having the inmates doing this is a really great idea. my thought is, what gave the people who run the prison the idea to have the prisoners dance for their activity?

[@Melly8O8]

Dude, that was gnarly! The tallest guy was playin' all boss. And that guy should've stopped talking a LONG while ago and just let em do their stuff! Plus, I love the fact that they still used the lyrics "She's a real pussy wagon" xD Awesome video overall!!!

[@tieyo2parin1]

Mr. Byron, when is mr. Arabo's next appearance?

[@maayongaga729]

He only committed 3 Crimes... Serving 3 life Sentence... Might as well keep Dancing in those 300 years...Heck with It.

[@lolavirgiestv1028]

@@maayongaga729 🤣😆👍

[@jengm.6349]

They're so cool inmates....😂😂😂

[@BeccaVely]

Prison ,above all, is a rehabilitation center. Who are we to question if we don't deal with prisoners everyday.

[@samsanderson224]

This is just sooooooo good!!!!!!❤️

[@ShamsMakeup]

THAT WAS AWESOME!

[@Rach10116]

I think this is a really positive thing. It gives the inmates something positive to focus on besides violence, drugs and gang crime etc. And its obviously working if the prison hasn't had any violence for three years. It teaches the inmates self- dicipline which they should apply to their lives whilst out.

[@maldread88]

"So what happened to you in prision?" "I had to dance" "..."

[@jonstum6117]

Makes me proud to have some filipino blood in me :)

[@nickieidrus2027]

I am an Australian of Malaysian origin and I love Filipinos and everything Filipino. All the customers I dealt with are all Filipinos and they were really nice.

[@bruhya6112]

Love it. Can't get enough. I recommend dancing be a daily punishment for all prisoners around the world. 😁

[@SmolHippoQueen]

Those prisoners have my respect. They are awesome ♥ Grease is like one of the best movie. ♥

[@leeruiz1868]

Glory to God. praying for your salvation... all of you. thank you God for all your life. we love you, Jesus loves you

[@ZenMondo]

Its amazing what the powers of non-violence can do. 3 years without a violent incident in this prison is simply amazing.

[@TubokNaey]

Thanks for sharing these videos! I wish every prison in the world should adopt this kind of activity. It promotes discipline, teamwork, cooperation, obedience, and feeling of self-esteem to inmates. This is the real essence of REHABILITATION! Those inmates might be a lot HAPPIER and MORE PRODUCTIVE on a daily basis THAN some PEOPLE who are 'enjoying' FREEDOM!

[@Cabutooo]

I think I'm going to rob some food in a store... in the Philippines!

[@allanganzon7261]

Hahaha

[@monicaperez3801]

Hahaha.!😄

[@charlottep113]

Do some new videos! I love these, these are awesome!

[@AVB-pe9vo]

It's 2022 & still loving it!

[@gracedbear]

I am at the beginning, it seems talking guy needs all the credit...watching the rest.

[@TracyInsomiac]

What a story! The man walked out smooth like John Travolta...yet he will be in prison his whole life. Those 3 people he killed will never come back. Yet when he danced you just saw his grace. Humans are so complicated.

[@JAQUELINEDALXAVIER]

Muito bom....eles sao otimos!!! Ja assisti varias apresentacoes deles...e de arrepiar!!!!

[@ARMYEXERCISE]

WOW! Superb! Can you imagine if you give these FILIPINOS a microphone to SING while dancing? Take note: Filipinos really LOVE singing in anyplace at anytime. Keep it up. BLESSINGS !

[@Sailor2Soldier]

Hi Sir Byron, This is truly inspirational! I feel really sad for Mr Arabo :-(. But God Bless you all and please continue to inspire the whole world! I am proud to be a Filipino-American!

[@nickieidrus2027]

I completely agree with you, kuya. I completely agree with you. I may not be Filipino, but I admire this. I am a person who loves Filipinos and everything Filipino

[@rwenadelacruz2920]

Thank you Inmates as being Cooperative on that our tributes to KING OF POP MICHAEL JACKSON WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL HOPING YOU APPRECIATE ON THIS INMATES DANCE OF FILIPINOS TRIBUTE😥😔❤❤❤🇵🇭WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL ❤👊✌

[@noemiestradaamy8290]

I love their sweet smiles..

[@Mayra616SP]

Absolutely wonderful!!! Every time I watch them dance...you can tell they enjoy what they do...Keep up the good work!