Keerigan Rudd & Felicia Hoeppner - 3rd Place - Rising Star - The Open 2023

[@deborahlipsi730]

3rd place? No way! Your timing, your lines, your moves were terrific and exciting! You're #1 to me!

[@BasicYTHandle]

Very polished. Not only great choreography, but fantastic execution. It really shows that you practiced, practiced, practiced.

[@keeriganruddWCS]

Thank you so much! To put the amount of time, sweat, and tears into this routine that we did and elicit reactions like this one means the absolute world to us. You are too kind.

[@nathanaelhoodhood2207]

I know nothing about dance but this was a absolute joy to watch

[@lindathomas1247]

I just watched this for the first time. I can't t stop watching it. Absolutely brilliant. Song, coriography, your dancing. I just love everything about it. Congratulations you both deserve it.

[@djondjon]

As perfectly choreographed and performed as it was, I cannot imagine anyone could do better. This was a 1st place, gold medal, humongous trophy performance!

[@n00bbruh40]

This must be what “poetry in motion” is

[@keeriganruddWCS]

Thank you so much!!

[@marinadamn5813]

I am on a binge with your videos.

[@YolandaMReyes]

Same! I just discovered this channel. I seen the short videos. So now I’m ready for more with the full video.

[@sheiladavis2519]

Me too! I'm addicted now baby! 💞🎉🤩

[@malraine]

Every time one of his shorts or vids pops up on my feed I have to go watch like 20 more 🤣🥰

[@florianerobert7879]

This routine is insane. The best I can imagine in rising star division. Musical choice is perfect, musicality is surprising, relevant, and contrasted... You put balance between leader & follower + swing content is literally in every step... Thank you so much for your performance. For me, this was 100% 1st place.

[@keeriganruddWCS]

You are so incredibly kind! Thank you so much!

[@arleendavidson9462]

These two are like peanut butter and jelly, I LOVE them together!!

[@mollyjane6322]

I watched the 1st place performance, yours was by far the best! You should have won! Congratulations anyway 🎉

[@AuspiciousSpoof]

Ikr, I did too and I feel like they just did more maybe technically challenging moves but this one just had more timing and personality that actually went with the song, idk maybe the judges saw more slight mistakes with this one and the 1st place one may be more precise and difficult but I personally got a little bored while watching the 1st place routine

[@BrytniLove]

Total vibe When her shoulder strap fell down I really felt that Then it magically fixed itself 🥲

[@keeriganruddWCS]

That remains the most amazing part of the video to me too. Idk how she fixed that thing. The suspenders caused issues for us all season 😂

[@BrytniLove]

@@keeriganruddWCS I would’ve sewn them to the shirt 🤣

[@peytonandamber9457]

Ha I was watching to see how she was going to adjust it and all of a sudden it was back up! I just found these videos and your improv ones look like you guys float! Beautiful!

[@JenniLynnD]

She so PERFECTLY added the “hair move” or arms move, don't really know how to explain it lol, and was able to fix it without it even being noticed!! Truly such a professional no one can tell me otherwise!!!!

[@sheiladavis2519]

​​@@BrytniLoveGreat idea! Or tightening them up a little would help as well. Live and learn! 😎👍🏻

[@kristieroybal4888]

Comedy is very difficult to dance. It layers an entirely different art form on top of countless lessons, competitions, creativity, grace, attention to detail, balance, anticipation, AND great costuming. I'm sure I'm missing about ten, but you two had them all. And topped it with a professionalism that was a delight. And THANK YOU FOR POSTING THE ENTIRE DANCE! 😉

[@katherinekuhn9765]

WOW

[@akemiasuna8231]

The chemistry and artistry between the two of you is magical. Great job! It was so much fun getting to watch y’all dance

[@Act2ve]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone dance seriously before- but, damn, this was fucking insane. You guys are super super talented!

[@jessicasmith5057]

3rd place? I need to see the top two! Your routine was fantastic!

[@ShellySoaps]

That’s exactly what I thought! This is first place worthy!!!!!

[@donnabeard8927]

I agreed 100%. I want to see more, much more if these two. !!!!

[@karlanelson7227]

Love Keerigans personality

[@karladoane7323]

I think that's a Karla thing!

[@luna732]

The choreography and execution in this performance was stellar, your movements and transition into new moves were done so smoothly, it had me mesmerized multiple times. More than the great dancing itself, your energy and chemistry with each other kept me engaged, it really feels like watching two people who trust and respect each other, and who love and have fun dancing together, which makes the performance a joy to watch too. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for more of your performances!

[@sheiladavis2519]

EXACTLY! 💎🏆

[@barnowl.]

These two dancing together made my heart yearn to do that and I cried at the beauty of it !

[@handycaddy]

I love this routine! I could watch this over and over again! Great song and style selection!

[@susanjohnston6485]

I loved every move of it. You two dance so well together!

[@annemacleod1421]

Loved this. There was a story and some of those spins you put Felicia through were fabulous to watch. You created such wonderful anticipation. Why it wasn’t first place, I am surprised! YT is sharing more of your videos and I am enjoying them a lot! 🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿NZ

[@sing2me]

I got goosebumps! Wonderful performance. The music selection was impeccable. You consistently frame her so well.

[@sukukurien6052]

Great routine and so fun yet precise! Great job!!

[@keeriganruddWCS]

Thank you so much!

[@Cove_Blue]

Swing was the only kind of dance I could do because of a birth defect and I loved it so much. I wish I had kept it up for as long as I could after high-school but I was scared to go by myself. I wish I could go back in time and tell young me to get your ass out on the dance floor while you can. Beautiful performance!

[@sheiladavis2519]

🤗

[@gururiversong]

Oh my God I'm in love you guys are fantastic!!!

[@annaphelan635]

Chills this was so good the ending choreography was so powerful

[@lizziedoesthings1450]

You know youre in for a treat when you sort a channel by oldest video and this gem pops up! Major props to both of you!!!

[@kristinepears2569]

3RD PLACE?????? That looked like a 1ST PLACE performance!! Bravo!!!!

[@janedeclarico5920]

Very well done. Different. Well executed, playful, and thoroughly enjoyable. Really showcased your skills as partners!

[@margiedavis4730]

Perfectly matched timed and executed you both killed it ❤it thankyou for sharing dk how but came up randomly as a short and In comment said longer version so came to watch just wow so I don’t know anything about dance but you both were so wonderful dk how you didn’t get 1 st place wow your both so fluid smooth happy I found this . I can’t dance but enjoying watching your shorts and videos:) may God bless all your endeavors you and your girl😊

[@francie5161]

That's some storytelling!!❤

[@Hellokittysbestie4]

That’s incredible that is pure talent

[@doloresmartin4663]

Love watching this style of dance! You both make such a beautiful job together!❤❤😊

[@robertkomanec2028]

WOW! Absolutely Stunning! Brilliant!

[@emmaa8870]

wow.. seriously memorizing

[@amybutcher6827]

Absolutely adore this routine!

[@keeriganruddWCS]

Thank you so much! Glenn did a fantastic job with the Choreo!

[@Themoonsaballoon]

Gorgeous in every way. Great choreo, music & danced beautifully. Congrats on your placing, but you definitely deserved first place in my humble opinion. 🏅

[@energyempath7866]

Now that is what i call flow.....the energy is banger. #Amazing

[@Duchessofdarkness333]

From Dallas?! Ok Texas I see you 👀🤣 Houston here 🤘🙋🏻‍♀️ I’m absolutely obsessed with your videos! You are absolutely Amazing💯 thank you for sharing such beauty with the world you’re such a bright light in a often dark place!🌎🫶❤️🤗

[@keeriganruddWCS]

Ayyy that’s so cool! I teach down there sometimes! Thank you so much :)

[@Duchessofdarkness333]

@@keeriganruddWCS ❤️🫶🤗

[@purplehearts3287]

WOW..just wow! ☝️

[@desireedouglas6146]

WOOOWWW YOU GUYS!!!! Just Wow!!!

[@etbarton007]

Amazing. One of my favorites!

[@Violet316]

Absolutely fantastic.

[@THECØMMENT_POLICE]

This looks so clean, and so professional!! Its an amazing, unique choreography. It awed me how flawlessly you executed those moves, i was mesmerised at how she looked like she was almost flying with those spins. The facial expressions, oh, the expressions! Never a dull moment, and you could really see the concentration from the two of you. Absolutely terrific work, keep it up. ❤

[@Kittylynx101]

Ahh! This is such an amazing performance!!! Everything about it is just so perfect, your outfits, the song and the choreography!

[@netandruescavapoos9928]

Bet Fred and Ginger would be so impressed to see how well people dance these days- doing their memories proud!

[@lisetta5052]

That was amazing. ⭐️

[@christina5kids16grands]

GREAT JOB YOU TWO!!!!!

[@dorothymiddaugh6234]

Started watching this west coast dancing several months ago. It just started popping up in my utube feed. Enjoyed watching everyone perform and was entriqued by how well couples who didnt necessarily dance together, were chosen to dance together. It was absolutely amazing. You had caught my eye since you had a little more finess to your dance and took your partner on a beautiful ride thru the dancefloor. Some girls performances were better than others, but you were the standout. I have subscribed so that i can see more of your performances. I'm a 70 year old grandma, but love to dance. I don't have the stamina i used to after two knee surgeries, but do enjoy watching you and your partner. I know its hard work, but keep it up!

[@jackiem.3941]

That routine was Amazing!!! So on point with your moves!! Wowza!!!! I really enjoy how your dancing has progressed. Very exciting to watch. Good job to both of you!!❤❤

[@KayeDaCosta]

Ya’ll did absolutely amazing! Super proud of you Felicia ❤️ From the time you walked onto the floor, such sass, character, charisma and technical perfection! So many hours of practice & all that hard work, it showed, amazing performance! 💕❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@LP-km7gj]

Amazing!!! So beautiful.

[@rebeccacarlson9166]

Wow, in my opinion, that was a foordt place creation! I just got your WCS short on my feed and I'm so happy I got it!! Amazing, amazing, amazing!

[@susancarrington8091]

I just discovered this and I'm binge watching. Where can I go watch y'all's competitions in Dallas? Absolutely breathtaking.

[@keeriganruddWCS]

We social dance every Wednesday night and have classes! The next competition in town is in July called Wild Wild Westie

[@sheiladavis2519]

​@keeriganruddWCS Awesome! 🤩My business has meetings in that area from time to time. If I happen to be there during that time, I would LOVE to come and watch y'all compete, and WIN! 🎉🏆

[@jess_hinz]

absolutely love this! takes a lot of work and talent to make a routine look that effortless and polished. and what a routine it was! just brilliant.

[@MakaylaChildress]

Just amazing! Can tell the crowd clearly loved the routine as well!

[@karimasanti]

Amazing 😍😍

[@lalareeves1941]

BRAVO!!! 👏👏👏👏👏💕💕💕

[@deadtv2712]

That was beautiful. I like how you evoke emotions through your dance. We’ll done.

[@dianakiger3027]

Yay Yay now that's some spice? Beautiful

[@vajra_forever]

Beautiful. Simply, beautiful!

[@taracarpenter8523]

obsessed!!!! I love it!!!

[@keeriganruddWCS]

Thank you so so much!!

[@LordylorditsSophiaaa]

That was SICK af

[@keeriganruddWCS]

Thank you so much!!!

[@couch_turtle]

I love the humor

[@BloodMoonCosplays]

I have just stumbled upon what I consider my best current hidden KZbin gem of the year (I’m aware it’s 2024 I’m making a general statement lol) and I want you to know you got me up trying the routine by myself like a dumby 😂

[@keeriganruddWCS]

Ahaha that’s awesome! The goal is always to inspire people to try this dance cause we just love WCS so much! You probably didn’t look any more dumb than we did when we first go the choreography 😂

[@ReneeG-]

3rd place!!!! No way!!! Should have been first place! I’d like to see 2nd & 1st place! Y’all were outstanding…. you hit every note!!!

[@Whoisthere1267]

Damn! That is amazing!

[@isabelapereira9151]

I started with a few shorts and now I'm on a video marathon. I love it! 😂❤

[@karisamoore728]

My absolute favorite of your dances!

[@joshuamcfadden427]

What a fantastic routine! Loved it!

[@shanollaings]

This was beautiful! 👏👏👏 was hooked from the start

[@keeriganruddWCS]

Thank you so very much! ❤️

[@AllisonEle]

I’d hope it’s not just me that thinks that I’d die trying half the routine! Amazing job❤

[@aliciawalker8774]

That was absolutely amazing 👏👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💯💯💯💯🫶🫶🫶

[@stasiaprodux9447]

Best 2 minutes of my life I almost cried ❤😭

[@Johannaluna4000]

Its just wonderfull ❤

[@susanmartin3762]

This is the best version of this song i have EVER HEARD! YOU'RE DANCING GENIUSES.. WHERE HAS THIS ACTIVITY BEEN MY WHOLE LIFE? I'm asking anyone in here to please, give me contact info. I live in Everett Washington. Please reply. Keerigan Rudd. I shall find you!😅

[@keeriganruddWCS]

There’s a lot of West Coast Swing in the Seattle area! I’m up there 5-10 each year for work and dance

[@4WingedAngels]

This was unbelievable.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I know nothing about dance, but was absolutely mesmerized by how in sync you both are, was amazed by the smooth steps, and the unique style. A lot of hard work put into this routine, for sure. Well done both of you!

[@lepoussinvengeur]

That was SO FREAKING AMAZING !!

[@kotlclover4eva]

m m m that beginning was so frickin crisp and those costumes😍the whole thing is so good!

[@carolynbasham9749]

Very slick, professional and cheeky

[@LabLab3029]

Amazing work

[@pemcortes9467]

Perfection!

[@BiuroWynajmu]

Great performance 🎉 congratulations

[@beth24421]

Watched this 4 times. Mesmorising.

[@sheiladavis2519]

That's all I have time to watch now, but you can get I'll be watching way more often as well later! 🥰

[@beatamichalska6220]

Very good performance 👏

[@CharuTrehan]

I just recently discovered this channel...and now i am addicted 🎉❤

[@monicaburns9956]

Loved it!!

[@glendafrederick7869]

Wow! Excellent!

[@KathrynloveX11]

That was so perfect, wow is right 🎉

[@Nonnie335]

This made me happy! Isn’t that the epitome of dance to move someone?

[@posh5763]

Brilliant ❤

[@izicwindsor7987]

That's impressive

[@jacquelineandrade3281]

I love recognizing a PMJ song!!!! the routine was beautiful too!

[@bacup27]

that was amazing

[@abigailtobey66]

Amazing

[@hanzapan]

For any other singers that want to sing along :D Oh baby, baby, How was I supposed to know That something wasn’t right here Oh pretty baby, I shouldn’t have let you go Now your out of sight, yeah So show me how you want it to be, tell me baby cuz I need to know now because My loneliness is killing me, and I Must confess, I still believe When i’m not with you, I lose my mind Give me a sign Hit me baby one more time Oh baby, baby How was I supposed to know, Oh pretty baby, I shouldn’t have let you go, go, go I must confess that my loneliness Is killing me now Don’t you know I still believe That you will be here, and give me a sign Give me a sign I must confess, that my loneliness is killing me now, So give me a sign So hit me baby one more time

[@hanzapan]

You are awesome

[@hanzapan]

Oh wait that’s me

[@mostguitarswins]

Great dancing, and cool arrangement Britney's “Baby One More Time” 👏👏👏👏

[@Sandra-kq8md]

Both very good dancers without doubt, dancing on comedy rhythm must be very difficult. Congrats! 🔝🔥

[@Rickerov]

Can never take my eyes off Felicia when she’s dancing.

[@kiana653]

killed it

[@karengerber8390]

Huzzah!!🎉

[@rayrayqbaby]

I’m dancing with Kerrigan next! Even if it’s only in my dreams 😂