Work Song - Hozier - Troubador Trial

Simulation. Recreation. Dreaming of this situation.
Concept - Jillian Meyers
Choreography - Jillian Meyers, Jack Pointer Mackenzie
Danced By - Shaun Evaristo, Gracie Stewart, Yoori Kim, Jeff Mortensen, Eileen Harmon, Logan Schyvynck
Shot by - Jon Shih and Gerald Nonato
Edited by - Jon Shih

[@katiewildwitch]

I just saw the music video and I had to find out if there was a behind the scenes or dance practice to the song 'work song' and so glad I did. The choreography to 'work song' gave me shivers and nearly made me cry (and I am not much of a crier) Oh my gosh wow! So beautiful and so talented! I am primarily a belly dancer here in the UK but I love all forms of dance and try to learn many styles of movement and actually spent all afternoon just dancing to 'work song' and being inspired by what you have created. Jillian I am so glad I have discovered your channel

[@shonablair1647]

Whoever the red head dancer with the yellow dress on; just WOW that pair gives me shivers! Absolutely STUNNING choreography

[@littleshante]

@@shonablair1647 she’s the choreographer

[@amilcarcarcamo7676]

She did this choreography one year ago and Hozier used it. I saw Work song's vídeo and was dreamy indeed. Absolutely gorgeous Jillian. Amazing. Reminds me Ana Karenina ball dance part. Congratulations. 😊

[@joneshawallace]

I am so happy that I saw this amazing video and could recognize it in his music video. Congratulations to you all! What an incredible honor!!! I love it!

[@ZMDE]

This is such a brilliant concept. Hope the collaboration works out :) #magic

[@clairegriffin8815]

I'm so excited for you that he made this his actual music video! I didnt think it was possible but it was even more beautiful make more please!!

[@averskandl1]

I remember watching the music video years ago, and recognising Jillian in it. She had taught me years before at a dance convention in Toronto. I was amazed at at her movement and her ability to create intimate experience while teaching well over 100 tiny humans in leotards. Her work was freeing to dance to. Now 10 years following I can still remember that feeling and how awesome that experience was. I have loved rediscovering this work. Love the tune, but the music video really did bring to life the whole personality behind it.

[@erossi98]

absolutely stunning, probably my favourite choreography to any piece of music. thank you so much for doing this, it's beautiful.

[@abialston8476]

This choreography actually moves me to tears

[@StopLightFrenzy]

Congrats Jillian! So amazing to see your recreation come to life!

[@LulaLinz]

Oh my goodness! So very happy to see this video & the dancing in full! Obviously fell in love with the Hozier 'Work Song' video, thought the choreography was amazing, nothing else could've conveyed the soul of the song so perfectly! The intimacy, intensity & passion of the moves between the couples was almost spiritual! Jillian your work is amazing & I can't wait to see more!! Much love from Scotland!!

[@aretusa24]

I feel love, intimacy, complicity and connection by looking at you guys (concepts that I do not understand nor ever had) and thou this video makes me want them. How could that be possible? you´ve got fire on you.

[@c.surnabarton4121]

I am honored to be using this choreography for our wedding's first dance. There is something so deeply romantic about this song that you've captured perfectly. My fiance and I could not have thought of a better way to have our first dance...so THANK YOU-from the very bottom of our hearts.

[@leeann1530]

That is literally my dream first dance! I am so jealous.

[@natalieb8217]

Surna Khayat that will be awesome. Please post the video.

[@lizcy1484]

Omg also that is my dream. i hope you had a wonderful night

[@danielcann]

I cried the first time I saw this dance. The movement was ethereal, spiritual and eternal. I think you two should be extremely proud of your work

[@chanelemcguinness]

I really, really hope this happens! What an absolutely beautiful idea and concept. I'm sure you've already done this, but just incase you haven't, you should send this to Hozier's management team!

[@JulieMaeMarie]

Beautiful choreography for a beautiful song. 💜

[@DellaMeg]

Absolutely breath taking.

[@kubrayener1989]

This is one of the most beautiful thing ı ve ever seen these days. Please do more. Dance like this. 🥰🙏

[@julienolke]

I just cried while watching a youtube video... that's pretty powerful. You're a powerful human.

[@HaeniKim]

I love you Jillian!

[@sukiefloss]

Let's make this happen!!!! Love you Jack and Jilly!!

[@MrLuvmyponies]

I think I've watched the video for Work Song at least 9234856937541956145 times. I love every single moment. The song, the dance, it literally rips my heart out of my chest. Truly magical. The passion and chemistry between the dancers is electric.

[@georgianabs]

With all my heart, congratulations! Time literally stopped for a few minutes when I first watched the video. Thank you for sharing your dream with us - you are a true inspiration :)

[@scintoj29]

Beautiful. That is the only word that can describe this. Absolutely beautiful. I can watch this over and over again. Also, congratulations because I finally saw the Hozier movement edit! Your dream came true!

[@nyneegardner6235]

So glad to have found your channel, Jilly. This was an amazing video and you did a great job of choreography and dance. It fit the song perfectly. I've been a big fan of Hozier since summer of 2014, before his stardom had been fully recognized by the world (he's always been a star, clearly!). I hope you are still choreographing and hope to see more of your work in the future!

[@moniquenguyen8332]

I have been listening to and following Hozier for a very long time, and his music has always inspired me. I think you captured the heart of his music beautifully in the movements you've created. Thank you so much for making such a beautiful piece, and congratulations to you!

[@when_life_gives_you_limes]

Jillian, the actual video is so beautiful, so so so beautiful! Thank you for making the video so full of life & emotions. Great job!

[@wizzerwizly]

This is incredible and magical. I am a 60 year old grandmother and am not easily influenced, but somehow this caught my eye and has been captivating to me. Along with the music video, I’ve watched this over & over again, and each time I seem to see something new & interesting. Thank you for sharing yourself with the rest of the world. What you do is breathtaking.

[@derriusjamalharmon7832]

Thank you. Your work inspires me so much. Amazing.

[@CarlosMorales-qm5wr]

So cool that they ended up collaborating

[@daniellaherrera9410]

I can't stop watching. I just love this song and now I really love the way you express it on dance. I really love it.

[@jennanet7]

Jillian, what a mesmerizing vision. I immediately had to Google "work song hozier choreography" after I watched the official video. It finally brought me here, and I have to say I've never seen moves so perfectly matched to music. I love your attention to every detail of the body in this dance. Your hands, your mouth, your eyes -- they all have a moment to speak. It's perfect. So happy to see Hozier thought so, too.

[@emicakesz]

Beautiful.

[@davidmooretv]

Wow! so beautiful

[@cozierwithhozier8901]

Wow! So cool that they actually picked this up for the video! Awesome job to all parties involved!

[@MakeupForBreanna]

Touched my heart when I saw the video. I even cried. So beautiful

[@RS-zv5qx]

So glad you guys actually collaborated!!! so inspiring

[@antoniobolton3873]

beautiful

[@curtandoscar]

Wonderful! SO cool a story that your idea became the video. I mean, absolutely A-mazing. Have to say I much prefer your idea of us seeing things from the singer's perspective, vs the audience, at least for part of the song. I just wish the official video had kept that idea as it's unique and refreshing. Anyway, mega congrats to you and your partner. You must be overjoyed.

acho que tô apaixonada

[@cattymingdu4151]

magnificent!!

[@gracerock1967]

amazing

[@clairegriffin8815]

this is so beautiful

[@monikatrombik6422]

YOU DID IT! Congrats! x

[@martanizzero6886]

I LOVED (ADORED!!!) this choreography!!! Is it possible to see it performed in details? I SO wish I could learn it!!! Amazing job!!

[@angelicacatarina4472]

This is so beautiful. I fell in love with this song, but when I saw the music video, I fell in love even more. The dance, all the movements, are really perfect, smooth, but at the same time so strong. Hugs from Brazil 🇧🇷❤️

[@Ghc902]

Amazing!! Loved it!!! So glad it got picked!!!

[@eubrusoares]

completly in love!!! nice job Jullian! :)

[@RiclerPadilha]

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL

[@kimberlysandoval8750]

Love every second of the video and the song. You're amazing guys. All the love and light you transmit makes me feel magic in my eyes✨💜

[@MsMomochaLatte]

Your courage and creativity inspires me! May God bless you as you continue to share your gift with others, making one beautiful moment with the world at a time!!!

[@berry274]

Iam wondering if the couples dancing are real couples, because they're so sweet.. this Is the most beautiful music video I've seen

[@lynnedumas746]

Just absolutely STUNNING choreo. Watched the video many times this year and was moved to tears almost every time.

[@sarahbhorntus1385]

one of the most BEAUTIFUL music videos!! So glad I found your account! What would this type of dance be called? I'm so obsessed i need to see more of your work!

[@deekshasharma2833]

It's called contemporary waltz

[@SkyTheArchitect]

Jillian! I had the honor of seeing the "Movement Edit" today at Hammer Museum during a shorts screening. It's absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your magic! You're beautiful! ♡

[@mardheanna]

omg jillian. you're such an inspiration! this is so so very beautiful that i just. ugh. keep playing, keep making! x

[@johnjacob2598]

Omg congratulations on getting to be seen by hozier and now the music video

[@majordeal]

Jillian's work always brings emotion....................

[@alifox7640]

Jillian, you are just simply a gift to our industry and to the arts for that matter. This was breathtaking, magical, and such a beauty to watch. Your creativity, vision and movement left me speechless. I am honored to know you and to come from the same hometown studio as you :) Hope we cross paths again soon! -Ali

[@DanicaLani]

This is so inspiring Jillian. What a magic collaboration. Thank you for asking for what you want. You are such a contribution.

[@laurenvillafana7411]

This Choreo/song was my happiness in my DARKEST place. One can only hope that anyone does ANY of these incredible things JUST for that purpose alone. The purpose being selfless, dancing expressive loving art to help them live. I am alive today. I Thank you.

[@shantal9435]

this was phenomenal.point blank period.

[@ManuCalmon]

I'm just crying right now. Dreams really come true. Love U Jilly. Ps. : Please come back to Brazil someday ;D (and call me. Or put it in instagram hahahah)

[@carriecook4029]

Jilly! I am so amazed by this! I was at the Work Song music video and talked to you and Jack multiple times throughout it!!! I never knew this idea came from you! You are incredible and Andrew is so amazing to have seen this and use it for his video! Keep being awesome!!!!!!

[@arbori]

Jillian this is amazing. A dream of mine actually. I am a singer songwriter from Sydney and good friends with the one and only Will Tran. If you ever come to australia can we please do this at one of my gigs...my heart would be too warm. love

[@JoshuaVelarde]

this is conceptually beautiful, also what an amazing team to dance it with :)

[@calebirvin4086]

So cool to have seen this video in the past and to now see the official video with Hozier. Thanks for inspiring me and others to go get what you want. Keep doing amazing things.

[@dawnashleyxoxo]

I CAME ACROSS YOUR VIDEO A WEEK AGO AND THOUGHT IT WOULD BE SO COOL IF HE COULD SEE YOUR VISION! AND I JUST SAW HOZIER VIDEO! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@I11Umin8]

i grew up watching dance all day(older sisters) and am a huge fan of music...never have i seen more perfect combination of movement and sound. each alone is more than enough to touch the soul but together become something there are no words for. im guessing this isnt the end of their collaboration...at least i hope not

[@Achiliesguy21]

beautiful. just..... beautiful

[@anitak1208]

Holy crap! First thoughts, why would they release their concepts or choreography practice video? Then at the end I saw your message and 2nd thought, amazeballz! Congrats, this is great. Love the song and the choreography so so so much!

[@sophiaphieros663]

I love this song and the choreography of this video. I couldn't agree more with Surna Khayat. Perfectly captured romance and intimacy. I would love to learn this dance, is there any step by step I can find on youtube?

[@bookiecookie444]

These dancers are awesome but It looks like many were not used in the Hozier video. I was just wondering why?

[@normasamo2999]

YOU MADE IT TO THE VIDEO OMG

[@liena5068]

This is so beautiful and moving. I hope to be able to do something similar for my wedding to my elementary school sweetheart.

[@ElodieGermain24]

That is so freakin magical! I have so much faith that this is going to happen, and I can only HOPE that I'll be able to see it.

[@bb-hq2sm]

the music video for this song has brought me to tears more than once not joking its so beautiful oh my god D_:

[@hollykoch6237]

You are so truly amazing my husband and I are trying to learn this dance! You should do an instuctional! It's truly beautiful!

[@natalieb8217]

So awesome this ended up in the vid! Great choreography and dancing.

[@florrosales3448]

Me encanta la pelirroja, no entendí ni papas porque no sé inglés , pero baila hermoso. Me eleva a mis deseos más profundos. ♥️

[@katef297]

They are all amazing dancers but I can’t help but be drawn to the couple in front they are amazing their wnergy

[@nolanrobbins]

Dude, Jillian. Im a friend of a friend and let me tell you. You moves speak to me. I move more because of your movement.

[@keelyliles2728]

What kind of dancing is this? Is it modern? contemporary? whatever it is, I want to learn it!

[@nutmeg232]

My goal in life is to do this dance with someone at a hozier concert.

[@renzjiutoro7896]

I wish to be part of the music vid of any hozier songs 😀😀😀

[@aiwa3]

Congratulations to you, you definitively deserves it!

[@bookiecookie444]

What is a troubador trial and who is Jillian? Is she the pretty red head?

[@KyleElliott37]

Every time I watch your work, I have a seesaw of emotions between overwhelming happiness and palm-to-forehead jealousy that I didn't come up with it. This in particular is brilliant, to say the least.

[@mauriciodk18]

Genial! Me gusto demasiado. Son increíbles.

[@carolinelayzell4831]

I'm so happy that this was in the official video :)

[@chrkhb2905]

Can someone tell me what type/kind you call this dance?

[@AcktStudios]

wait. so you came up with the dance?

[@rockingroxy456789]

This is a very BEAUTIFUL DANCE, i've watched it everyday, about a hundred times, i just can't get enough. LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEEEEEE. CONGRADULATIONS

[@loti3605]

In 2018 still Amazing... i can't stop watching this.. the couple in 3:06 is by far my favourite (of course they may simply be dance partners but they look so awesome together /its just so real) thank you hozier for beautiful music always.

[@Lana761]

You create and encompass beauty

[@thfump]

Jillian! Holy WHAT. That was the most fantastic and moving choreography I've maybe ever seen. I hope it's not another 11+ years before I witness more of it. Also: what an inspiration to just give a dream a try. Take care.

[@katlo4325]

Almost 10 years later and still to this day every time I listen to Work Song I can see your choreography in my head! ❤️ My favourite music video for my favourite love song.

[@anaisa7della7notte]

Beautiful choreography! I do a lot of blues/fusion dancing and really appreciated the partner work. I am choreographing a dance to this song right now at our local community college and am inspired by all your lovely partnering.

[@crazypandas99]

THE MUSIC VIDEO HOLY CRAP YOU ARE AMAZING I LOVE YOU AND I LOVE IT. I'm just so happy, you so clearly deserve it.

[@malena9161]

Jillian, I just wanted to let you know how touching this choreography is. Not that you need it, though, everyone loves it! But when I first watched the original video from Hozier I got instantly hooked to the dancing, every and each one of the movements is magical, magnetic, necessary. I hope you enjoyed crafting and performing it as much as I enjoy watching it. Love from Argentina

[@johnhreid2]

jillian, this was truly one of the best things i have seen in a long time. I hope that this collaboration happens because even only watching this on the computer i was moved. if you ever make it to tokyo and are looking for dancers please look me up!!! i would love to work with you