James Bartlett & Lauren Jones - 1st place Advanced/All-Stars Jack&Jill - Midland Swing Open 2022

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Leader: James Bartlett
Follower: Lauren Jones
🌟 Event: Midland Swing Open 2022
📆 Date: October 1st 2022
🗺️ Location: Copthorne Hotel Slough-Windsor, United Kingdom
🏆 Competition/Show: Advanced Jack&Jill Finals
🧮 all competition results at: scoring.dance/deDE/events/70/...
👞 Dance: West Coast Swing
🎤 MC: Lee Easton
📀 DJ: Justin Peterson
Songs:
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✂️ Chapters:
00:00 Intro
🎟️ If you wanna join the Midland Swing Open next time, get your ticket at www.midlandswingopen.com/
🏷️ Tags:
✔️ West Coast Swing dance
✔️ Competition Videos of the Midland Swing Open 2022
✔️ James Bartlett and Lauren Jones dancing West Coast Swing
✔️ James and Lauren dancing at the MSO Midland Swing Open 2022
Hashtags:
#WestCoastSwing #MidlandSwingOpen #WCS
📽️ Video Credits:
Camera:
- Andreas Kasper ( 5678.video )
- Izabela Szewczyk
- Harold Baker
- Ryan Buck
Edit/Livestream: Andreas Kasper ( 5678.video )

[@Jos_craft_space]

I can’t stop watching the 2nd dance, it’s mesmerising

[@Mixppmix]

Its been almost a month and im coming back.

[@MIOKIN]

Yeah! It's the best dance i ever seen

[@musicartculture]

Yea for sure! I cannot believe how good they are! So relaxed and yet so perfect!

[@tallig.4299]

I so agree. I wish they could have done the whole song.

[@lyrthanas]

Thought the same

[@eyovanego4329]

How can this be improvisation? 🤯 It's so perfect as if they dance together since a long time

[@vargas0897]

They both know the songs very well. That's why they even know when to sneeze

[@91722854]

or perhaps improvisation as we see it is but possibilities yet to be generated from their regular practice, and possibly why people say to people going for a performance or competition to just do as they usually do in practice sessions

[@tonymusic7225]

Except James sneezed early - hence the laughter@@vargas0897

[@FreeGoldrdro]

Cause they have lmaooo y’all just naive it’s cute

[@kellypokorney5436]

The gold necklace move, the “me too” ✌️, they both sneeze near the end…so many great moments in one quick dance! Love it so much!!

[@ktiger32698k]

That synchronized sneeze gets me every time 😂. I've watched this so many times and I think I'm in love with both these people

[@rivkahminazadeh8275]

They have the perfect balance of masculinity and femininity between them. They each shine- him in his secure holding of her space and her ability to be free and flirty. Amazingly done! ❤️

[@akhileshsawant7388]

Couldn’t have said it better.

[@AkosihHorrom]

What does masculinity or femininity have to do with anything… at all 😂😂 none of that makes anything better or worse they just crushed it. Stop pushing narratives

[@josemolivera]

I suggest finding the video of James dancing with Stella Maria Schletterer, Lauren's vibe is more playful, but..well... You'll see.

[@nguyetminh538]

@@josemoliverathat one is ok, he has more chemistry with Lauren. There’s a reason why this video has 500k views

[@romanl8748]

@@josemolivera I was curious so I checked out two videos of them dancing. I liked them. This one is great as well.

[@She-RaPOP]

She is so light on her feet but moves very deliberately, she really knows intuitively how to follow and he is the perfect lead, support never overshadow

[@regim6416]

The clip of the 2nd dance on Instagram brought me to this channel. So well danced. Love it 👏👏

[@Cmk-bg7cc]

Me too!!!

[@zhiiecrazee4918]

Yeah i know, so am i

[@patakel]

Me too! It’s so phenomenal. I didn’t realize that they weren’t permanent partners? Is that correct?

[@scct212]

Same for me 😅

[@in435]

Guilty

[@mf5985]

If you saw James on the street, youd never believe he is such a great dancer... Masculinity and grace! Fantastic!

[@enternickname]

The move on "it's gold" - WOW!

[@tallig.4299]

I love their expressions with the second song. Personally I think one of the keys to an excellent dancing performance is expression. It certainly adds flavor to the performance. I also love the chemistry between these two. They really work so well together. Love it!

[@mmedeuxchevaux]

The chemistry, the sexiness, the charisma. It' s too much!

[@erudite1579]

Lauren is an exquisite dancer!

[@OleandaM]

Such chemistry! I literally couldn`t took my eyes of them ♥

[@dianalukic1729]

I have watched this too many times already, but I keep coming back

[@reallybot5000]

I love the chemistry between the two of them. Watched this video so many times. They're both amazing dancers who have such fun.

[@silverbird52]

This is improvised??!!! How is that possible that they would anticipate each other’s moves like that! I love it so much that I play it over & over and can’t stop watching it- The second half is addictive! ❤❤❤

[@rorobobo8401]

They can read each others mind it almost looks like 😂😂

[@dajtoad1]

It only looks like anticipation because they’re doing it well. It’s lead and follow (with the leader leaving room for the follower to add their own flourishes)

[@tonymusic7225]

They're both dancing to the music as much as with each other, so if they appear synchronised, it's because they're both listening to, and reacting to the same track. And there's constant communication going on - its not just lead & follow, they're constantly swapping ideas and there's room in the connection for each to be creative individually, or with the right signal - together e.g. Watch the start of the second track around 2:10. She nods to her left - there'll be a signal in the hand connection to - it's a suggestion to James that they should move that way next.

[@traciesavolainen3193]

I have watched this over and over and over again I can’t seem to stop watching it

[@galuhsaraswati5576]

the 2nd dance brought me here from Instagram reels and boy was it a blessing!? I love how smooth & well they danced together and to think this was all improvised? GOD BLESS THESE TWO AMAZING TALENTS.

[@KevonLindenberg]

3:13 😂 The flow on that stage was intense.

[@AshBadger]

It's so crazy to me that they can just do that, no planning or talking, just literal body language. His smile is so gorgeous!

[@kellypokorney5436]

I could watch this over and over and over again. It was so good and full of energy. It’s a joy to watch! They make a great dancing pair. Would love to continue to see them dance together.

[@brianjones6500]

Jones. mashes the dance. She is a good follow and the dude who leads is insane.

[@szbzsolt]

Wtf have I just seen?! Their dance is simply, yet complex, easy and hard. I have been learning, watching dance, but haven’t seen anything like this. Amazing. What is bothering me, that at first view I couldn’t find the magic in their dance. It’s just unbelivable. Congratulations.

[@Fitzilicious]

They are so incredibly smooth!

[@FangToh]

They work so well together! Have to say the first dance is so underrated - Intimate, showed great chemistry and execution and you can tell both of them were able to take cues from each other easily. The 2nd dance definitely bought out both their playfulness and personality more and really empathised how great their chemistry was. Both are so well done! Will always rewatch it when it pops up on social media. ❤

[@Lyn4817]

We need more dancing in the world and less war. Nicely executed.

[@hitchhiker6407]

Here from IG. Can't stop watching this and can't stop smiling!

[@blackvelvet7205]

they connect very well with each other like a 20 years married couple

[@tracyh9415]

The 2nd dance is mesmerizing! I have watched it over and over again, they move so well together!!

[@neeloferkhan2517]

Cant get enough of them watching again n again❤️❤️❤️ Particularly the second dance🥰🥰🥰

[@christinerowell5224]

This is still my favourite dance I’ve seen you do Lauren. It always cheers me up 🥰

[@JouelletteFrenchCoaching]

smooth is the word - I keep coming back to watch them over and over again :)

[@sylwiasojka9799]

Kocham wasz taniec z taką lekkością wam to idzie .

[@hissonggirlmoni5706]

I saw the second dance on Instagram and searched it out. Love it. Now I’m going to save this if I need a pick me up or cheer up moment I know what to watch. Love!

[@mariapiaconversi3590]

I love the 2 dance.I have watched and appreciated the grace and the perfect understanding,irony they have.

[@CostelloDamian]

How can this be sooo good and improvised? What a masterpiece dance.

[@angel43057]

I think I have watched this well over a dozen times!!!!❤😂🎉

[@aleksandrai5745]

You, guys, look unbelievably cool together. Just perfect match 🥰

[@Deuntje81]

Every time I watch this I’m feeling so happy!!! 🥰

[@SuperMir00]

What an incredible performance. Just a joy to watch

[@annicedom]

So light on their feet ❤️

[@ericac0507]

the chemistry and flow of dance.. flawless. I want more of them both. I tried watching them with other partners and they have each other than the others.

[@maurinmaedolina9428]

So love this dance!!! Especially the 2nd dance...i can watch it over and over again!

[@ezekielflores2149]

I'm still only a few months into the dance myself, but dances like this showcase how incredible of a dance performance you can have when you have good connection and are what I call "dancy". In the second dance, James led only basic moves, and in several cases just extended the basic sugar push, but he was giving room for Lauren to express, and he timed those pauses and openings for expression so well they felt natural. Laurens stylistic dancing, in my opinion, is what really stole the show as far as I'm concerned, though of course that's only possible when the lead knows to do that. Its really inspiring to see that even at the top all-star levels of this dance, this is still the way the best are approaching the dance. This honestly was not something I noticed the first few times I watched the dance, particularly when I was still in the first few weeks of learning the dance. It wasn't until I looked back at it again now that I realize how awesome they're making this dance without trying to go overboard on "moves".

[@user-fr5ot1sr5k]

They are soooo adorable.Dancing is such a beautiful thing to see🥹🥹🥹

[@Lamka-GT]

Могу смотреть на это вечно))красота!

[@oorl7572]

Сколько раз я пересматриваю который день! Невозможно остановиться! Это дарит отличное настроение! Никогда не видела настолько гармонично танцующих, а тут ещё и импровизация и случайные партнёры. Браво!

[@2596mr]

the second dance she is so flirty! What a beauty!

[@casperrythm3024]

1:55 I love that dance, and It's so mesmorizing for me i keep coming back just to watch and listen and watch it.

[@SLaub-fi6cl]

I can't watch the 2nd dance enough!!!! So great... together!!!❤

[@jennyhoughton8963]

I’ve watched this soooo many times! Just love it!! ❤

[@246721]

Absolutely fantastic, they should win hands down in any competition, I hope they get together as a dancing pair, they look like they have been dancing together forever, so very cool, well done James and Lauren.

[@MartaBurbot]

I love it! I saw it at instagram 😍

[@tallig.4299]

Me too!

[@Shiro99King]

Me too bro

[@zhiiecrazee4918]

Yupp, am here coz the of the girl, it it something for me

[@karengummert935]

Love the second dance !!! I go back and watch it All the time

[@corinnahaverlandt705]

❤ Der 2.Tanz ist einfach genial!

[@kbc1883]

Love the way these two work together. Immediately saved this to my “Dances to cheer me up” list! Really so fun and technically and artistically awesome.

[@swikritipantha3259]

i can't stop watching this dance...its so satisfactory...perfect movement, control, expression and importantly they were enjoying while dancing💛

[@murrayroy9384]

Lauren’s dancing is next level she’s smooth and light on her feet which is lovely to watch. But her little intricacies and form are perfection. you can watch it countless times and it’s flawless top to bottom. But the icing on the cake is that having fun is always at the surface. she obviously loves to dance and it shows. James is a great lead and dancer in his own right. His element of humour encourages others to enjoy the moment and he certainly knows how to let his partners talents shine. That is a gift in itself.

[@AlenaHarita]

Я была в восхищении, когда увидела танец по Меган Трейнер, но теперь вы мне ещё и говорите, что это импровизация?! Абсолютная фантастика 🤩

[@cemreece1626]

Daaaammmnn gorlll! You flow like water! Love it, congratulations!

[@prernapandarwani4240]

Woohoo! What a brilliant lead...and she's a fab dancer too ❤ delightful to watch!

[@rickylein1581]

Wow! Just wow! …and this is IMPROVISED 😱😱😱?? A-m-a-z-i-n-g!!!!!

[@cindycampbell9946]

These dances make me smile! So much fun to watch.

[@11dagit]

This is sooooooo GOOD 😍 They are so GREAT. I watched it like 10x. LOVE IT! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@hiddeninthesnowwe]

How have I never heard of this improv dancing thing before?!

[@bl1kesmusic]

Absolutely f*kin awesome!!!! So smooth, so elegant, so fluid, I love, I wish to be them! ❤

[@Nursemomma7]

I've watched countless videos and this is still my #1!!! ❤

[@kerridocherty5744]

Wow! I’m hooked. Ahhhhhhmazing talent.

[@SLaub-fi6cl]

New fan of Lauren Jones & James!

[@nirsamimudi8521]

I don’t know how many times I watched you guys❤❤

[@1helpmegod]

Discovered this clip a couple of days ago. The 2nd dance performance was outstanding. I just keep coming back to it. Appreciate the posting of the video. To both dancers - Amazing.

[@meglindsey9382]

PERFECTION !!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@bellafairchildmedia]

Lauren can Groove! I love watching her dance and you know the music's going to be good too. His moves are pretty good too definitely a great pair. 😊

[@bruce3242]

The movement, the timing it's impeccable!!!!

[@veebliss6353]

just... mesmerising... i simply can't look away from the incredible skill of these dancers. both of them are incredible! i've watched this video about eight times in a row so far...

[@aldonagorska2014]

Nie mogę oderwać wzroku od drugiego tańca! 👏

[@poliglutka]

ja też

[@ak5145]

彼女がとてもキュート。そして男性ともよく合っていて、このカップルのダンス大好きです！イギリスに見に行きたい！

[@user-sk5si1ig5w]

Это так красиво, так гармонично. На этот танец можно смотреть вечно

[@ritas6971]

I want a dance partner like James and want to dance like Lauren = ) So great to see them, thanks you

[@jm7578]

They are amazing 💯🏆

[@tiendatle55]

James is a perfect lead and Lauren is a just fantastic “floater”. She seems like floating 😱

[@user-cw2ff5qw9z]

Wonderful!!

[@swikritipantha3259]

2 nd dance🥺just wow❤️‍🔥

[@szybowiec]

Niesamowita para! Uwielbiam ich oglądać w tym wykonaniu :)!

[@Sshimape]

No puesssss pero que belleza de baile. ❤❤❤❤

[@itsukitomita6144]

Simply beautiful❤

[@susanfawcett3904]

Fabulous!

[@erikakubka9339]

Look how he is dancing - awesome 🤗🤗🤗

[@barbarabertoldicello]

adoro il secondo ballo!!!!!! siete stupendi

[@Haki822]

Had to watch the whole thing after this passed by my facebook short videos! Sooo goood!

[@ronitgold7704]

so adorable!

[@user-qb3jq4dv4g]

That follower is really amazing!

[@mariot5011]

this girl is incredible

[@guffigrondahl5701]

It is the best i hav sen❤

[@MariaLokshina]

So much fun and joy in it! Bravo👏🌹

[@user-jf6ji2hr3m]

nice dance cant stop watiching i like the way they dance .

[@blastr77]

This clip gonna get viral someday.

[@judychelf1394]

Can’t stop watching 2nd dance!!!!!

[@lindaveraldi7187]

Love this! I did some east coast swing. Brings it all back.

[@AbdulKader-gm2nz]

The dance is so good