Gregory Hines & Mikhail Baryshnikov: "Duo Dance" (White Nights 1985) [HD]

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[@57rocki1]

I don't know how many of you remember, but in this scene, the characters are actually practicing martial arts moves in order for them to escape. Because fighting would have gotten them imprisoned, they choreographed a dance in order to practice. Watch the kicks, sweeps and hand movements. Brilliant.

[@vinvass2674]

You have an African American tap dancer with incredible rhythm who took his art to a new level. You have a Russian ballet dancer, one of the most highly trained and disciplined of all time. Two masters of their craft, both very different styles, and they find a way to make them compliment each other in a short masterpiece. The use of karate and the kick for kick is brilliant, they did more in a three step kumite than Van Damme did in his whole career of ballet inspired karate.

[@elisabethverkerk7515]

Vin Vass you're so right! Happy to see this kind of art-expression in stead of shooting, violence and fucking...

[@amysabatini8089]

Perfection! As someone who took YEARS of ballet growing up and was mildly obsessed with Baryshnikov, I can also appreciate Hines! It's the juxtaposition of the two... Mikhail, so precise and graceful and Gregory Hines with the jazzy relaxed moves. They compliment one another. It's not about Baryshnikov being "better." They are two VERY different styles of dancers, which mesh perfectly together! One of my all time favorites!

[@jazmaan]

Yeah, but Barishnikov was better.

[@jesseg7757]

It's about how they compliment each other, and how each of them meets the other 1/2 in this bit.

[@elizabethmurphy9384]

It’s also the brilliance of Twyla Tharp who found a way to put them together, using their strengths. This film has great showcases for the things they each do best. There Le jeune homme et la mort, and that incredible Russian Folk song for Baryshnikov, andBoat that’s leavin soon and the biographical improv for Hines . Then there is tge workout piece and this. Beautiful balance.

[@fitbykaren]

Amy Sabatini brilliant passionate review

[@annadupont7615]

Completely agree - they both move with such grace, I love seeing the juxtaposition of their two different styles of movement.

[@anniegoodsell2204]

I love Baryshnikov's fluidity and Hines' athleticism - reminds me of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelle :)

[@da.reverend]

Two stone-cold masters expressing themselves through Twyla's choreography. Marvelous.

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

Incredible display of grace, precision and athleticism byMisha and Hines. I'm blown away equally by the cinematography! That camera man caught some absolutely incredible angles which made the performance even more dynamic. Sometimes when we watch a great film with an all star cast, we forget about HOW it's filmed a great cameraman can make or break a film.

[@vinvass2674]

Agreed they way the camera moved to properly capture this was remarkable and made it possible to watch the whole thing with the best view. One of the criticisms of some films like Xanadu is that the camera was too low at eye level and didn't look down on the dancers and use the correct angles. This means you can't see how many people are behind the leads and it creates a blurred, muddy effect.

[@janegoldberg006]

It was a cold war film at the time the cold war was over, but two great dancers agreed. Gregory was a good friend of mine and nervous at the time about going to Russia. He and "Barry" became good friends after the movie wa made

[@Draconaa]

it's actually the director that guides placement of the camera, so it's a mix of two talent. Same as the dance :)

[@kimcooper87]

Dance photography is often done by people who do not understand dance and just show the faces rather than the whole body. this was better than that.

[@chakrapeacheslove]

I wish it could just be the 80's all over again...and again...and again. Like Groundhog Day, but instead Groundhog Decade.

[@angeliquecraney6718]

Oh, you are so right on...

[@patirvin-bz9pg]

The duo dancing is pure beauty and magic. On the tenth viewing, it loses nothing.

[@marianaalexandru]

Two way to dance both perfect. The tip tap dancer ho challenge the ballet dancer. Both win. Marvelous!

[@SorayaEsfandiary_]

Can't take my eyes off Mikhail.

[@marilianna01]

I have seen the movie and this scene soooo many times... The fact is that i only see Baryshnikov! I have tryed to focus on Hines but it's impossible!!!! Baryshnikov is like a magnet for my eyes... This man has pure magic in his body._

[@janegoldberg006]

They didn't show Gregory in his best light, both politically or dance wise.

[@tarbarme]

its great to watch two masters of dance. Mikhail with the ballet and Gregory with the tap. They work very well in this scene and hats off to them both. RIP Gregory you are sorely missed.

[@josephinerichardson9663]

THE sexiest white man and the sexiest black man in the world both together. REAL men dance!

[@frettfrenzzey]

Always liked Gregory Hines. But Mikhail Baryshnikov has such great stature, his moves are with ease, he's light on his feet & so wonderful to watch!

[@kimcooper87]

One is air, the other is water.

[@janetaldrich7747]

I think they feed off of one another. I notice, too, that Hines uses his arms more than Misha. Love watching this -- a master class in dance.

[@kimcooper87]

a good ballet dancer knows where every muscle in his body is and what it is doing at every moment. No extra movements -- as someone said, precision. Hines is more relaxed and free. both great.

[@CervusWright]

Gregory Hines is so gangsta, and Baryshnikov has this amazing centre of gravity - he just manages to stay so upright - who's got the watchable quality? I reckon that's why I've watched the movie more than twice.

[@HunnyBee15]

Mikhail is one of the most amazingly expressive and graceful dancers I have ever seen! Art in motion!

[@fairies47]

Can't stop watching this... Baryshnikov is such a delight to watch... A man who can dance is sooooo sexy!

[@dragondreamzpub]

Perfection. RIP Gregory!

[@SilkeJuppenlatz]

I'd have loved to watch Baryshnikov and Patrick Swayze together.

[@ammasophia4663]

Swayze was trained in ballet, so the difference of style would not have been as profound, in my opinion. Part of Hines delivery can be seen in the slightly hunched shoulders and looseness in the body. Swayze, would not have brought that sharp contrast to our eyes.

[@erinlashley2469]

I was thinking the same thing! The move where they drag one foot reminded me of Swayze.

[@no1Mariah]

Wow, yeah

[@shdrew]

I remember seeing this movie when I opened. This dance was a real show stopper.

[@DamiettadCarnivalle]

@Nutbuster360 I have always believed that Mikhail Baryshnikov could have made dancing with concrete blocks on his feet look graceful

[@KegPatcha]

They are perfectly syncronized but you can appreciate two different styles, one is classy, soft like silk, the other is spicy and energetic. They are the perfect combination of a 1st class dish served with delight.

[@giulyludo89]

I only wish I could ever dance that perfect! Both are wonderfully talented dancing the same choreography but with their own styles..

[@AngelaCelesteMay]

One thing I always notice is how their respective dance backgrounds/training is evident in the way they hold their upper bodies: Hines is often more bent at he waist in classic tap dance mode as the concentration is on the action of the feet and this feeling of being grounded, and Baryshnikov is upright as ballet is all about pulling up.

[@TheStaceyAdamz]

I love the mixture of their styles. Both are amazing dancers and their moves are so similar yet different. you can tell that Baryshnikov is a classically trained ballet dancer because of how fluid some movements are. The same goes for Gregory Hines. So sad we don't have legends like this anymore.

[@josephkissel6062]

Hines is sooo loose but I absolutely love that *he* insisted on this ... The magic happens outside the notes ...

[@angelialvares]

Every movement from these two GREATS here is DANCE or Poetry in Motion....This was just bliss to watch!

[@trepelkova]

Это суперская вещь, это просто отвал башки. Обожаю Барышникова.

[@paulamunoz6897]

Mikhail simplemente espectacular, que finesa en sus pasos, que elegancia, que precisión

[@lechat8736]

I love it,I love it, I simply love Baryshnikov ;)))

[@mindylawrence7357]

Baryshnikov said this almost killed him because he used a different group of muscles to dance this way. He's smooooth , though.

[@RoseMarieRaccioppi]

Classic FANTASTIC!! The dancer in me Awakens!! Awakens!! Awakens!! Thank You for holding dance supreme.

[@rosaliefrankel1337]

One of the best dance sequences ever!

[@sharilgreer]

Such amazing talent..... we don't see this kind of talent anymore...… sad... but all the 'talent' shows have yet to feature this kind of amazing talent!!!

[@sergiojaureguisr517]

Preciosa!

[@cajafresca]

Ying yang of dance, one gracefull, one full of flavor. It's the perfect combination

[@AlchemiaMagic]

I remember seeing this film in the theaters. I was in one of the first few rows and was staring up at the screen in total AWE! These men are two of the most accomplished dancers of our time and this scene still gives me goosebumps!

[@tees1231]

Oh I love it!!! You can completely see each of their style though they're in sync!

[@lapshin]

Two legends. One of Taylor Hackford's finest moments!

[@janegoldberg006]

agreed though the film was politically past its time.

[@janegoodall2520]

Two planets that don't quite belong in each other's orbit - but the galaxy is euphoria

[@Oryanpax12]

they were both soo handsome!! a wonderful movie!!

[@joellevalente2673]

Met Gregory on Broadway at Sophisticated Ladies....Love them!!!! That was great!!!!!

[@pigalle1]

I've seen both perform. Magic.

[@gretchenmreminting2887]

Two talented dancers & both of whom I Loved a great deal! :

[@ibuprofenPill]

What an incredible movie and scene.

[@lorettabellotti8439]

My two favorite dancers in a great movie.

[@elenaelenkova1721]

Прекрасно , тържество на таланта и красотата!

[@JillBaker]

You can see how Baryshinikov has so much command over his movements that he can imitate jazz, modern and anything else that Hines does. But Hines has the body posture and ease of dance that does not include imitation. Both are excellent and this comparison is fascinating!

[@kellyhoward6941]

I got to see Hines in Vegas in the mid-80s, in one of those places where you sit at tables instead of theater-type seats. My seat was RIGHT next to the stage; I literally could rest my elbows on it & Hines was within about 3 feet. He was utterly mesmerizing; I knew from seeing him on film that he was an incredible dancer & actor & babe, but in person....holy moly! The electricity & charisma poured off him in near-visible waves, and the way he moved was almost superhuman. We're both lucky he didn't end up slipping in the big puddle of my drool. OTOH, I coulda leaped up onto the stage, saved & comforted him, & had his everlasting gratitude. Ah, dreams.

[@doreenmorrison9407]

That is Beyond Gorgeous! 2 Masters

[@lillymay2246]

Such foot work Oh~!!My!!!...just wonderful

[@TheXan2u]

Each the ultimate master of his game. Delicious!

[@jodiarivka]

thank you for sharing the video. still mesmerized by these two dance legends after all these years. :)

[@totzsuzs]

Amazing dancers, I just don't know where to look. Such different styles, yet both perfect moves. Thank you for this :)

[@Coowallsky]

They are masters of their respective genres. It's not a matter of one being better than the other except for juvenile commenters like yourself.

[@Cait2769]

I love watching these two amazing dancers together. It's like watching Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly dance together. Mikhail is very precisioned, and clean movements in his work and Greg is more loose but both are still amazing.

[@Delfidash]

Thank you for sending the video to the legend of the Russian ballet talent Mikhail Baryshnikov

[@Delfidash]

Legend from Russia Sankt Peterburg and Very Nice Friend Mikhail Baryshnikov !!

[@tugyh3087]

Two different styles, two different dancers but the result is amazing... and the facial expression is the cherry on the top... for today´s new era I would like to see this choreography done also with the street dancer - and I would chose Wang YiBo to dance with them... this would be a dream performance... the really eye candy :-)... because all three of them have very good body control and music feeling...

[@52worship]

Bravo! I've seen this movie at least ten times and it never gets old! Great story line, full of drama and excitement, not to mention world class dancing throughout! What could be better than this?

[@bogglesmind8076]

Always on of my favorites!

[@stephoneywest]

Baryshnikov has a grace about him that Hines does not have. And he is so good looking in this movie, thanks for posting.

[@raqueljardim100]

maravilha de duo...perfeitos...!!!

[@Oryanpax12]

Gregory was SOO good and funny in Running Scared with Billy Crystal...

[@kitty2pat]

The whole movie doesn't count up as much as this one scene----LOVE THIS !!!

[@mel8986]

Great clip from this movie! Thanks for putting this out there. Having an impossible time finding the Porgy & Bess scene with Gregory Hines...another fantasic scene because I love his voice AND his feet :) (hint to upload ;)

[@brigittepetersen859]

it is the best dance routine i have ever seen.a favourite. m.baryshnikov just great to watch...also mr. hines.t.you

[@gaylefadden-keffer2349]

LUV WATCHING MALE DANCERS!!!!!

[@CrimsonBaby2007]

One of my many favorite scenes from "White Nights".

[@joannebewley1338]

I love Gregory Hines lanky cool.

[@kgarcia2615]

I just watched that movie on Monday.......... its good. =)

[@Oryanpax12]

Amen! what an awesome scene!!!!

[@cgvalle11]

AMAZING clip! AMAZING dancers!!!! ♥

[@sergiojaureguisr517]

Amazing Grace...

[@jeffreyveronica]

Beautiful, nothing less than beautiful.

[@kathleenk7726]

Best movie ever!!

[@lallypopgirl1]

Two artist who are masters at their craft!

[@OneJoshFan]

A great dancer can do many styles - these gentlemen were a prime example.

[@RadiantJasmin]

We still have Gregory's brother Maurice Hines! I just saw him a few nights previewing his new show "Tappin' Thru Life" in Boston, he's almost 70, amazing!!! and he brought along 2 young dancers he's mentoring, The Manzari Brothers, who are so similar to the Hines Brothers when they were young, they are fantastic, the future of tap lives on!

[@AlbaMC54]

EL TIPO DE PELÍCULA QUE ME ENCANTA......

[@rocee1140]

I love that song

[@selahwendyma-lpc1654]

AMAZING!!!

[@allison9090]

Two of the sexiest men ever . It's almost too much for me to bear.

[@CherryCreamPie123]

Loved this scene as a kid. Thanks for posting. This is the sexiest I have seen Baryshnikov look.

[@BigDiesel330]

:27 Mikhail did the kick like a dancer. Hines did it like he was going to hurt someone lol

[@zofiakrupa9760]

Barysznikow,,nazwisko legenda,,,

[@oceaneazulazul]

Es un placer mirarlos. Gracias.

[@16davelle]

Music and dancing,two international languages that requires no interpretation,priceless

[@sfeb72]

Gregory Hines gran actor

[@nancyjanzen5676]

Watching Baryshnikov stretch in this movie was very interesting.

[@stellaflores4713]

Espectacularr!!!

[@LordOfYahoo]

baryshnikov can do any dance.

[@AnnieBCW]

Wow. Beautiful.

[@janegoldberg006]

thanks mukesh for sending a wonderful duo

[@janegoldberg006]

also nice to see so many peoples' comments.

[@PapiRom]

I love it, amo esta coreografía y canción 😚👍🏽

[@wandahoeninghausen-faires5075]

Wow, speechless!

[@Justeace]

Just beautiful

[@evevalentin3519]

No me canso de ver esta escena. Les quedó brutal.

[@Lara-lo6zn]

One of my Favorites!

[@stangrinager2648]

Giants...legends...

[@karinajudithjimenez2321]

I love Misha and he with Hines...amazing!!!

[@lechatnakit5433]

Pure perfection :))))

[@mailson4526]

Fantastic dance action!

[@UnrealHel]

Awesome pose Baryshnikov makes at 1:15 :P