Phoenix 2008 Champions! John Lindo and Stephanie Batista

West Coast Swing dance champions John Lindo and Stephanie Batista. Video by Images in Motion. Full event videos available: [e-mail]

[@scottierasberry4449]

I’ll never get enough of watching this man dance.

[@claire040776]

I totally agree!!

[@L0C0vision]

Me too! He's a master at leading. I'm mesmerized watching his hands quickly indicate the next move. He makes every dance partner look polished, even when they are randomly partnered with a random song.

[@luhas1luhas158]

I agree I cannot take my eyes off of him

[@dressagerider31]

I have seen videos of him dancing with several different partners, and they are all obviously talented, but I watch mainly for him. I have never seen anyone more willing to be who he is. She brings the athleticism, and he brings the flavor.

[@galileavalladolid238]

super good

[@lidiaalvarado2788]

I agree

[@gailresources8120]

Love John Lindo!

[@patriciahealton8274]

I fell deeply in lust with him after seeing the video the first time. I so wish I could meet him.

[@nanlev613]

He flies all over the world doing events and competitions so depending on where you live you could meet him if you attend a competition that he’s at, but I think he’s a good guy!!

[@mizzyliebhart5457]

Mr. Lindo is moving so smartly, elegantly. The creativity !

[@raulsanchez4588]

What makes this even more special than it is, this routine is totally improved! They were both drawn randomly to dance together in this part of the competition. (The songs were random too).

[@jadephan]

*improvised

[@juliebutler1338]

I never tire of seeing this couple do this dance together. I was tickled to see it pop up again. Bravo!

[@iamtheitgirl322]

I NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING THESE TWO. PERFECTION!!!

[@LindyDancer1]

There's good reason why 8+ million folks have watched this video. One can see true dance "partnership" with each partner sensing where/what the other partner is thinking, and responding in the most expressive way. Both understand the feel and moves of the dance (West Coast swing) down to the slightest nuances which allows them to create spontaneously on the dance floor with whatever music is played. They dance TO the music as it plays. For those who don't have much experience with "couple" dance, this ability to sense the partner and dance "with them" (not just lead and follow), this is what takes the dance to the celestial level (the feeling is so wonderful it's off the charts). John and Stephanie "kill" this spontaneous, unchoreographed number, and the audience and the other competitors (in the background) know they are watching magic on the dance floor. John Lindo, Lord of the Dance. Stephanie Batista, Queen of the Dance. Such a pleasure to watch!

[@zulemasanchez1233]

The man can dance! Light on his feet, full of rythm.

[@dazzamoritz4232]

I love this guy he loves his dancing and has fun doing it

[@marilyntaylor2892]

I never get tired of seeing this video.

[@Howiesgirl]

I love this! It's a great example of how a bigger person can move with style & grace... being "light on their feet". Many smaller built people can't move like this guy. I really enjoyed watching this pair. They seemed very in tune with each other's movements. Very natural, not like they had to try to get it right. Bravo!

[@robynochs]

John Lindo is one of the best leaders I have ever had the pleasure of dancing with. And Stephanie Batista is an amazing follower. This performance iS HOT!

[@carlpeterson7812]

I tried finding a place in Detroit where an adult could learn to dance like this. I think it would be fun.

[@WestCoastSwinger]

@@carlpeterson7812 There's WCS dancing in Detroit, but not really during COVID

[@lidiaalvarado2788]

The best video of john Love it

[@nanlev613]

Oh my god you danced with him…??? I don’t think I’d be able to handle that!!!

[@Divamarja_CA]

The beauty of a great leader is that you don’t need to worry about anything. He puts you at ease, and just wants to have fun. He’s been my ProAm leader many times, and we’ve danced socially a million times over the last 20 years.

[@songlyon7795]

Usually I watch the women but when John dances I only have eyes for him. That boy can dance!

[@alinejuly4530]

Technique, humour, grâce, talent…❤❤❤❤❤quel bonheur de les voir. N’arrêtez jamais. Amitiés et admiration France🙋🏻‍♂️👩🏻‍🦳

[@AintNoFool]

Everytime I watch that 1st dance, I giggle... makes my day! He is a hoot!

[@davidcalvin4758]

Love John , what a great dancer and fun to watch ,,, thanks for the enjoyment

[@warrenripley]

I have watched this atleast 100 times,never get tired of the power of these 2,awesome foot work and moves. :)

[@Pohmelbodun]

да, это было красиво!

[@esthercasco7042]

No me canso de ver bailar a éste hombre y siempre con parejas diferentes!!!

[@eddybedder2865]

I've watched this video over 30 times and I'm amazed that this is not rehearsed it was as though the stars were aligned.

[@ahmedjalout1154]

I didn't count how many times, but I watched it so many times also, absolutely beautiful

[@reginamcdonald3172]

Soooo good!!! I could watch this all day, just makes me happy. John is so charismatic.

[@greenleavesofsummer9673]

regina mcdonald Wish this couple would team up AGAIN!

[@eva3414]

​@@greenleavesofsummer9673I didn't see it yet...

[@everlastinglove1969]

Absolutely love them! Love how Stephanie and John play off of each other! Great performance!

[@harriejones7593]

@Yvonne, Good morning,what is your health and what is the weather like today?

[@marieantoinette1360]

I come back and watch this so often lol

[@iamtheitgirl322]

Me too.

[@janetowens5817]

Absolutely Amazing ❣️I could watch him all day 🤩

[@sandramoses3212]

awesome, hes light on his feet, they are both having fun and enjoying themselves.

[@nanlev613]

Stephanie did an amazing job of following John! Her reaction time was very fast.

[@WedrussaPolska]

I love them!

[@belindamehlman1448]

John Lindo is the absolutely the best have been watching for awhile he is smooth as chocolate. Thanks for the videos is a daily must watch. l

[@belindamehlman1448]

We all wish we could dance with him

[@TigerRose246]

What a perfect description! You're right - such a pleasure.

[@lindaflorence2402]

I have only seen this once. An.today I found it again and made me smile. Thank you.

[@gildamendiolaprohn9551]

Had to watch this twice due to their incredible blend in dancing....WOW!

[@chrisnnh]

I’ve watched 271 various dance ‘contests’ or ‘demonstrations’ featuring all kinds of great talent but this.... this is the video I always come back to.

[@petermcgreevy6386]

I'm too embarrassed to say how many times I have watched this.......

[@suchahenry6550]

He is truly talented. You can also tell he really knows the music which adds to his ability to be a great leader. Amazing!

[@luissuarez5138]

Everytime I see them my heart smiles with happiness

[@jo-annlamberti1732]

I must have watched this ten times, can't get enough.

[@julesbjeweled7891]

Only 10? I've beat you by at least an additional 10. 😊

[@maheshpadeniya]

more than 5 times..

[@greenleavesofsummer9673]

I’ve watched 8 times. Music is everything though.

[@wilmalay32]

I ❤️ the audience's reaction, 'watched this many times; this is my favorite dance!

[@judydonegan7280]

so fun to watch, their sheer pleasure in dancing is a real treat for us to see

[@helenpilch2633]

I can watch this endlessly,makes you feel like you can dance!!love love love it!!!

[@annmangum9571]

JOHN LINDO, 🌟🌟🌟 I wish he had been around my dancing years 😍 JOHN you are great 🌟🌟🌟

[@theresabollman8061]

Ladies, we just love a guy who can lead...don't we? He's amazing! (shes great too!)

[@greenleavesofsummer9673]

I love her hair style and blond color! She is so adorable! AND did I say great dancer. Lindo can dance, can’t he. This was fun wstching!

[@lejackpot]

WOW!!!WHAT AMAZING PERFORMANCE by the COUPLE!!! I LOVE IT ,VERY SUPRISING AND UNEXPECTED. WELL DONE!!!

[@leahflores3179]

watching this over and over again. I love it! it looks like they're having so much fun and it's infectious!

[@divinebeauty1165]

OMG!!!THEY DID IT!! I was SAD & Crying when this video popped up! I was Literally jumping out of my chair SCREAMING and CHEERING for you guys!! That was BADAZZ👏🏿👏🏿

[@kaylabre100]

This is one of my favorite dance numbers out of all the great ones that he is in.

[@julesbjeweled7891]

It's my all time favorite dance video.

[@mikesnyder1788]

So happy for this amazing couple! My late and beloved sister tried to teach me how to dance but I resisted her mightily! Finally made it onto the dance floor at 30 years of age with one beer in my hand and another on order. Great video of two people dancing as one!!!

[@pilotavery]

They aren't a couple, this is part of a competition where they pair you up with complete strangers to dance purely with improvisation.

[@mikesnyder1788]

@@pilotavery Wow, that makes their dance even more impressive! Thanks for the clarification!

[@pilotavery]

@@mikesnyder1788 this was my thought exactly, all it did was make it even more impressive! This is some kind of improv random dance club/competition.

[@mikesnyder1788]

@@pilotavery Love those moves!

[@dberd9149]

I would hate ti gave to follow them! What a great performance!!!! Another one of my very favorites!

[@judythnydam5129]

Learn to proofread before sending.

[@dberd9149]

@@judythnydam5129 FU! I gave a compliment.

[@lynneking3874]

What wonderful dancers and they really DO enjoy it...well done to both of them. Continue to move those legs and bring enjoyment to so many people xx

[@shirleymachin8279]

Love these two could watch all night..love the comedy parts they slip into their dance...

[@mattcornes51]

Hello Shirley, How are you doing?

[@tonyamoony]

I just Love ya John! You always make me smile! God Bless You. (toledo,ohio)😊

[@aaronalquiza9680]

I've seen a lot of "not-so-thin" people who can dance very well. This guy (and his partner too) is just fantastic. And fabulous. Champions indeed

[@inka87871]

not so thin? this man is morbidly obese ..

[@flauflau710]

quand la danse devient une telle connivence avec cette pincée d'humour coiffée par une technique parfaite...Merci!!

[@jessicafonsecabonilla2356]

El mejor video que he visto en mi vida ..tan natural y tan talentosos y la mejor pareja en años ! ! Vestuario sencillo y puro talento del que no necesita filtros! ❤❤❤🎉Espectaculares y la musica simplemnte fabulosa y ese saxofon waooooo d❤

[@ГАр-ю1я]

Он величайший импровизатор,а партнерши просто великолепны!!❤❤

[@willaoden5491]

I'VE ONLY SEEN THESE TWO. I LOVED THEM THE FIRST TIME I SAW THIS. LONG AGO 😊😊😊

[@ellybayliss7865]

I've watched this video over & over and it still has the ability to make me feel good 😏 they are amazing and so great together,sensuality is not about looks or size it is from within.

[@Kiwiwanderer]

He’s fantastic …he oozes the beat, the music and sensuality with the sheer pleasure of dancing 🕺🏻 💃💃

[@jllkiller4ever643]

All I can say is WOW!!! Would love to dance with this man!!!

[@susanleighton6715]

This piece of artwork dancing proves you don't have to be a set weight to achieve anything in this life...well done this is incredible !

[@ohmightywez]

John Lindo has had some great partners but Stephanie Batista is my absolute favorite. She’s so talented, sassy, and her improvisations fit him perfectly.

[@GoddessFirstClass2882]

My ALL TIME FAVORITE west coast video 😍😍😍

[@Lockhimup24]

I love this

[@cynthia6637]

I could watch this all day......This couple is Fantastic......This is what Dancing is called.......Man.... Oh..... Man..... What a awesome show right here......Just Love it.......

[@cynthia6637]

I could watch this couple all day.... John Lino is just Fantastic......

[@cynthia6637]

Thank you my friend.......

[@CoJaFlow]

It's called West Coast Swing. It's done all over the USA and recently has spread to many foreign countries.

[@cynthia6637]

I have watch this before..... I have some of these West Coast Swings on my YT channel and they are Fantastic dancers........ Love to watch them.... I use to dance too.... But nothing like this..... This guy is tops.. I read his story too ...... He sure can dance......Love watching all of them ...... Thanks for this comment.........Don't ya just love to watch them..... ?

[@pattispencer8503]

Cynthia's Channel I love this too! I watch it everyday!!!!

[@JimmyTheUglyBard]

Dancin through life, what a wonderful way to spend your time.

[@bamh1re318]

how can any dancing better than this??

[@kikipou8746]

I like it to see him dance and it makes my day! He is wonderfull, Just can't seem to get enough...❤

[@lydiafife8716]

Always so fabulous to watch John Lindo

[@janishaldeman3339]

Everything about this makes my heart sing~!

[@KatzMeow268]

The ladies must love dancing with him. He really lets them shine!

[@amandazerkee8195]

I just love watching John Lindo dance but he only has that fantastic chemistry with certain lady dancers that make the routines so amazing, Stephanie Batista is one of those ladies. Absolutely awesome, could watch them all day x

[@evabarate441]

Hát ez a tánc gyönyörű.Gratulálok!❤️🥰🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👍

[@sabbysprinkle]

I loooove this! It made my week!

[@judydennison7477]

I love dancing WCS, especially when the gentleman can lead. I felt every lead he gave her as if I were dancing with him myself. Judy Dennison

[@aaronestrada1283]

Oh this is so good! Dang that guy can move!! Loved it laughed the whole time was so awesome

[@uforje]

i smiled all the way through this video. fantastic!!

[@charlierush2879]

There is not enough like buttons. Pure joy

[@anafig33]

Classy, and the Charisma is addicted to the Soul. Love John 💕😘💕🫶

[@helendawson3886]

Hes an amazing dancer absolutely love to see him dance

[@bashkimarifi988]

Love his sense of humour in the dance.

[@azurazdandaridae9158]

That guy is awesome

[@liselottenormannsrensen7867]

Im adicted to this video🎉I have seen it so, so many times and it always gives me such a good vibe ❤

[@iamtheitgirl322]

I couldn't have said it better myself!!!

[@pushkarrathod1698]

Don't dare to compare this dance with anyone. Love you

[@debfenner6528]

Still love watching this!!!

[@MyPumpkin26]

This my favorite, luv the way he dances, a fantastic dancer!

[@francoiseruiz9623]

EXCELLENT..comme chaque fois que je le regarde !!!!🥇🥇🥇

[@paulgoldberg8345]

🌹👏💃Bravissimo 🕺🏼👏🌹 This is proof that music fills our hearts bodies and soul’s.

[@susangrimes6451]

What a pleasure to watch these two

[@mimamagyar]

I think you guys are AWESOME!! SZUPER!!

[@ThisIndio]

Homie got smoother moves in 1 minutes than a glacier got in 1 million years!

[@rhondamc3642]

LOL -- Good one, and oh, so accurate!!

[@SH-tx3pv]

Sorry ladies and gentlemen, I need a word in my mother tongue for expressing how WOW I find this couple: hinreißend!!!

[@arlaj.martin1837]

Right? Lol

[@ricardohutrferrao5381]

No

[@MartaRC32]

I don´t know if people know, but these are like jack and jill dances -- the partners are drawn - they are not partners in real life, each one is drawn from a piece of paper, and so is the music. This is all improv! Amazing...

[@BjkxeDKjsje]

MartaRC wow

[@shirleymachin8279]

This video is amazing...both are brill dancers..

[@ter1413]

MartaRC Very true. But John and Stephanie have danced together hundreds of times. They are still improving, but they know each other very well.

[@harriejones7593]

@MartaRC, Good morning,what is your health and what is the weather like today?

[@dhyanais]

This is so good. They must have had a lot of fun seeing this unfold

[@ravynstarr1697]

They were absolutely amazing!!!!!

[@JuanRuizBachata]

after this, I don't have to go to the gym! I just want to groove like him! well done! very entertaining!

[@DebraBolter]

What fun and Great dancing together , keep going

[@lurree1904]

Still the best. Haven’t watched this in years 😁

[@smokeyplaces]

Love the teamwork Love the musicality Fabulous

[@dagnine1333]

I've watched each of them with different partners but.....they were the best partnership...:-)

[@raraflindon5065]

He's gay

[@milagrosdominguezgarcia375]

Dancing very good 💐🙌

[@conniemoeggenberg9414]

Love to watch him dance.

[@jameshawkins6201]

His joy is infectious 🥰

[@ladyluckmia6776]

john lindo is the best for bringing an excellent dance into funny but enjoyable performance

[@soraenja952]

I never thought swing could get any better!

[@iceman0276]

This is the best thing that has ever stepped on to the stage of human history, much less the best thing that's ever been on the internet. There's not a close second.