Jakub Jakoubek & Emeline Rochefeuille - Classic 3rd Place - The Open 2023

[@staceytroffer8287]

OH MY GOD. The way he moved her around the floor. The manner in which they both danced flat footed (a traditional dance for the woman in heels….YES, it makes a difference). The spins, overhead passes, slides and drops, was nothing like I’d ever seen before. These 2 must be champions. Their style and presence is unparalleled.

[@sueellson]

The storytelling, drama, music choice, expression, trust, costuming, makeup, energy, flow, connection and clear depth of knowing each other is so beautifully communicated here - thank you for sharing your incredible presence with the world - I have lost count of how many times I have watched this now...

[@cherylbarrel9966]

Me too!

[@Creativezon3]

They just blew the stage away with this incredible choreography, connection and flow. Can't believe they came 3rd - surely this is first place, simply magnifique 👏👏👏👌

[@Elaine-bh1fc]

I agree, can't believe they were only awarded 3rd place. They deserved 1st!

[@duenadil1471]

I've heard about a little technic fault during a porté. The follow must have at least one left touching the ground, or something like that. And she was a little in the air... I'm not totaly sure about the details but it's about the réglementation of the compétition 😥. In my heart, there are first too 💖

[@carolinehlk]

@@duenadil1471yup, they originally got second place but got put down one for the Swing violation of her feet not being on the ground

[@jameshimes3657]

They were spectacular.....perhaps a little too structural and not flowing enough for the judges....

[@marybridges1962]

I agreed to this was outstanding

[@michelebecker9969]

That was so great! Finally Emeline has met a dancer who equals her finesse on the dance floor! Yay Jakob! So beautiful dancing 🎉❤😊

[@lindahoffman2692]

You’re SO RIGHT! She is SO SPECTACULAR and finally in Jacob she has her SHADOW in the BEST sense of the Word - they MOVE AS ONE BODY but slightly apart!! ❤️💕🌹

[@TheeKrix]

You two got robbed of first first place. I felt that your choreography and creativity were unparalleled. Great job you two!

[@tedtalksrock]

They weren’t robbed. The competition was fierce- they did very well and were in good company in top three.

[@coale59]

Well I've been thinking about your performance for a few days so I had to come back and watch it 2 more times! Lol 😂 I have dishes and laundry to do, however I'm sure I'll watch this video a couple more times at least. You both are incredible dancers, however you also create a feeling that's unlike what the other dancers emit and that's a feeling of love, joy, happiness and awe rolled into one ❤ I love both of you and I'm soooo grateful that I discovered you both a few months ago by watching a random video 🙏🏼

[@BlueEagle-ce3xb]

what a move just before the finishing pose. left to left behind the back to swing in - never quite seen that before

[@thechristinediane]

Wow. 🎉 Looks like dance and ice skating merged together.

[@noscales-jw7bz]

I totally concur!!!!!!!!! Wow!!!!!!! I was really thinking the same, and still do!!!!!!!! Peace!!!!!!!

[@roschampagne8208]

Quite simply these 2 should have won. Staggering choreography exquisitely executed!

[@yanbess724]

Kiene sin el 1 y 2 para quellos quedaran 3 no lo puedo creer😊

[@cjwheelock4207]

Going to watch this 20 times and then another 20 times.

[@joanyannotti6238]

I love watching Emeline dance. She's completely amazing in every video I see her in...with every partner. ❤

[@mariearmstrong7718]

The intensity builds to match the lyrics!!!! So many new moves for others to use in their dances in the future. An extraordinary performance as usual, step perfect, balanced with both dancers displaying their strength and that brilliant smile to each other as the song moves to a close. The lyrical and musical fierceness and determination is personified in your movements!! 3rd place you say? I’d say another first class performance. ❤️❤️❤️

[@hazknow12]

Yall placed 1st far as I'm concerned! 1000bravos!❤

[@toniruthrivers9234]

Oh my God- amazing, incredible, unique artistry, crisp synchronization with the music…! I could go one and on but what I want to say is I can see how hard both of you worked to perform this dance; all the pain, frustration, determination, joy, sweat, tears and love of WCS, that it took to make this dance look effortless and nothing short of pure, intense, satisfying MAGIC!

[@gailbrezinka9766]

Standing ovation 👏👏👏👏👏 SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!! 🎉 such art, you both flow as if one person ❤

[@darlenesandoval76]

Wow what a remarkable performance 👑👑👑👑👑👑🔥💥🌞☀️

[@journeysong9717]

Thank you!! You’re changing West Coast Swing!!! I love it.

[@toniruthrivers9234]

When you meet God at the pearly gates and God says- “What did you do with the gifts I gave you?”, show God this dance!!!!!! Then, drop the mike!

[@beverlyhill9947]

SO INCREDIBLY BEYOND BRILLIANT ARE YOUR WORDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GENIUS...YES, GENIUS! YOU MADE ME SMILE! THANKS! BLESSINGS~~

[@gretchenoppriecht3726]

The dance was beyond and the way their costumes both highlighted their individual physicality and added the drama of color was spectacular.

[@KonstantineMatsoukas]

Very, very accomplished work!! Interesting to see Evelyne subsume her smiling, sylph-like femininity to the warrior-like sterness of her character here. Bien fait, vraiement!

[@eulenfeder_]

Absolutely PHENOMENAL ! 😮😍 You two would have definitely deserved first place! 🥇

[@tanacouture7331]

When Emeline dances she glides across the floor!!!

[@sherryreesor523]

Spectacular and flawless performance from my favorite dancers.

[@melissaair132]

Une grande référence française, une souplesse digne des plus grands... qui ne font plus partie de ce monde. Prenez le comme vous le souhaitez. C’est un compliment venant de ma part. ❤

[@helenaesteves9501]

Definitely 1st place!Wow, what a performance!Bravo!❤

[@melhoad5221]

Staggering interpretation of a stunning song ❤

[@denisekay4292]

Their control and fluidity is mesmerizing! ❤️🇨🇦

[@mostguitarswins]

Beautiful and fierce 🔥🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@Erinsun80]

You guys are amazing!!!🥹🔥♥️

[@IndieMacTavish]

You guys are my no.1 ❤ swing dancers, I ❤ watching you, it is art and it is the best of what humans have to offer, well done x

[@lisakeever25]

That was so beautiful!! I could see your strength and pure talent!! You guys are AMAZING!! 😊❤❤

[@admon.dancausa7567]

Cada vez más maravillosa Em. Bravo

[@internet6762]

Magnifique, sublime, extraordinaire !!! Un énorme bravo à vous deux, quel travail, quelle énergie, quel talent !! Merci pour tout ça 🤩🤩🤩

[@maried350]

Que c'est beau, qu'elle grace et qu'elle harmonie entre les 2, je ne me lasse pas de les regarder. Ça me transporte ! C'est la que je ressent le manque de la danse à 2

[@ariellerenaux3377]

Juste sublime merci magnifique magique .... 2 qui ne font qu 1❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@catherineaguilar842]

Du pur Jakob et Émeline et en même temps, une expression différentes des chorégraphies précédentes. Toujours en accord avec la musique. Vous voir danser le West Coast me transmet l’énergie et l’amour de cette danse. Merci à vous 🌹❤️🌹

[@cherylannebarillartist7453]

Incredible!!! This brings me joy to watch!!! ❤

[@november191973]

This is just astoundingly smooth and beautiful! Bravo.

[@debrasamsrotowoman]

I have no words to describe this magnificent performance! I'm swept away.

[@IrenBorodkin]

Adorable!!! Thanks for the pleasure of seeing your virtuoso dance! You’re the best of the best! 🥇🏆🙌✌️

[@liloulilou4538]

Sublimissime 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Au delà des mots De toute beauté de la première à la derniere seconde Quelle recherche artistique et beauté artistique C est grandiose Merci Merci Merci de nous faire vivre ces instants de bonheurs et de rêves avec votre Art si puissant si beau

[@AnnaMalone-u6r]

OMG, You two keep taking your dance to a higher level. I just love watching you. Bravo.

[@sylvied7544]

Osmose parfaite, merci beaucoup 💖 j ai adoré, frissons garantis

[@linedanzer4302]

Yaaasss!!! They drew me in and kept me there! *Deep respect for their delivery of that intricate choreography giving us all a very exciting performance. Bravo!*

[@Drstephenstokes]

mon dieu… the best, to advanced for the judges, one of my favs

[@elizabethchapman6320]

Took my breath away - fantastic.

[@polliefuchs3428]

Love! Awesome! Beautiful ❤

[@LaurieDavis-p7c]

You are both mesmerizing to watch! I'm so glad that I discovered you a few months ago~ there are good, even very good dancers~ then there is you~ way up in the rarefied air that few are able to attain ~ These are God given Gifts! When you share those gifts with us, it strikes at the core of knowing that we are looking at, and feeling something rare, indeed!

[@traceysorenson6480]

amazing to watch, so talented , no 1 to me

[@jacquelineramos6099]

Congrats!! I loved it, they are a wonderful couple...greetings and blessings from Perú 👏👏🤩🤩🥳🥳🎉🎉🌹✨

[@debrawhitehead9568]

I'm always impressed and enjoy their dancing! They really were flawlessly beautiful together. ❤🤗

[@suewatson4672]

Simply stunning as always...but this one is my new favorite J'EM!

[@TheRealAntonSensei]

This song! Omg Thank you for this great performance! WoW :O Speechless!

[@BK22-2Fish]

Amazing routine and fabulously danced! Congrats that was so enjoyable to watch. 👏👏👏😍👌

[@TK-fm5ud]

Breath-taking ❤

[@florencebordier6440]

Oh my god thank you for this magnificent dance. S'il vous plaît continuez à nous faire rêver ❤

[@dianeal-hakari1479]

Spectacular!

[@tutenkamu1]

Brilliant!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@babyblues7799]

Art&Love. Love&Art. Masterpiece. J'adore you bouth🌌❤️❤️

[@laurencediana-bellone2125]

Quelle merveille ! Une choré originale, fluide, pleine d'énergie qui épouse parfaitement cette magnifique chanson ! Vous nous époustouflez encore une fois ! Bravo, mille fois bravo ! 👏😍👏😍👏😍

[@elisweirdo]

Energy and kindness, in every movement, in every look and in every smile. Incredible complicity. Gentle and delicate expression of great strength. 4 minutes of beautiful poetry. Thanks for this great beauty🦋

[@jms6781]

Wunderschön es geht nicht besser

[@arniemiller6907]

Wow just breathtaking! How could anybody be better?

[@lindamartel-in4oi]

Quels danseurs incroyables!!❤🤩

[@tetyanalenchuk7728]

WoW! What a spectacular Artistry, incredible Synergy! 🌍🌎🌏

[@sarabaldridge1000]

Together they are the most beautiful flowing magic every single time.

[@fabiotorelli]

Siete veramente bravi Fantastici Amazing❤

[@nicoleborchardt4853]

Top Performance❣

[@hubionekenobi5647]

C'est un régal pour les yeux. Toujours une fluidité et une complicité niveau ligue des champions !

[@Wisdomforthehour]

Wow. Such an interesting and well choreographed dance. Very nice.

[@SteveFitz]

That felt so powerful. Loved it! ❤❤

[@goodshepard00]

Magnificent!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@michelllefwalsh1970]

Top 5 of all the dances from any couple I’ve ever seen! Emiline, I've always been a huge fan here in Texas. You are so inspiring.

[@javirodriguezcarrillo5547]

BIEN jAKUB DISTE LA TALLA, EN HORA BUENA FELICIDADES EMELINE COMO SIEMPRE ...ESPECTACULAR. Un Super abrazo para los dos desde Arequipa - PERU

[@descorbiacvalerie6860]

J'en ai les larmes aux yeux.....l'emotion m'emporte....je vous remercie infiniment à vous deux ❤

[@Elaine-bh1fc]

Brilliant!!! So creative and beautifully and perfectly danced!!!

[@MichelHoffman-wh3mm]

Le corps à un langage que tu parles excellemment bien ! quel bonheur pour nos yeux ! Quel douceur... Merci 🙏

[@sherrycarr1253]

Another breathtaking performance. You two complement each other fully when it comes to dance. I look forward to all of your upcoming events.

[@heloiseruet5846]

Juste extraordinaire, que d'émotions, qu'elle énergie, quelle maîtrise ❤️ merci pour ce moment 🙏🙏

[@sBz4931]

Wonderful!!! And so beautifully emotional 🧡 your dance are internal 🌎

[@Simoscorp.]

Truly Amazing!!!🙌🏻👏🏻❤️

[@markzolnowski5955]

AmaZing! So in sync with each other, and some mind blowing tricks/spins.

[@ronnettastokes1771]

THE BEST EVER ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@veroniquedelaporte2318]

Magnifique !!!❤

[@ThruHannahsEyes]

that's that natural 🖤❤️🔥

[@guerrerodefuego]

Beautiful; nothing else to say.

[@sumibak]

Just fantastic! They moved as one, so fluid and such wonderful choreography. Absolutely beautiful!

[@franckhauserpatrick9302]

Bravo superbe prestation

[@amybutcher6827]

Vraiment quelque chose de magnifique! Félicitations!

[@dubravkakostanjsek4843]

Je vous adore ❤❤❤

[@coale59]

You both were simply breathtaking ❤❤ I'm going to watch this video many many times for sure! You had some amazing moves and you did this dance flawlessly ❤️ I absolutely loved watching you both ❤️ You bring so much joy and love to my heart ❤️ Congratulations on a truly epic performance 👏 I love you both ❤️ ❤️

[@jacquespelletier6989]

Fantastiquement merveilleux...magnifique travaille ...bravo

[@kruemel81]

Fantastic ❤

[@robyngomillion2309]

AMAZING you two.

[@chickcastiello1362]

AMAZING.!!!

[@judyflynn1604]

Pure perfection!

[@xeaux]

Stunning!!! i love this so much. Congrats to both of you… this was absolutely incredible.

[@Patricia-e4i]

Their choice of music is Perfect for their dance…..❤

[@divinemadness7119]

OMG!! Brilliant!! Very well done to both of you 👏🏼👏🏼

[@heatherscott9239]

OMG truly wonderful. And to one of my fav songs! Should have been first place, no doubt.

[@rdb4996]

Stunning, absolutely stunning!