Rachel Brice & Illan Rivière | Thousand Year Forest

Datura and Dancer's Ways hands together.
The divine Rachel Brice and I are happy to share with you this collaboration.
Thousand Year Forest.
This video from the genius Albert Rue translate perfectly the moment we shared together between the trees.
Thanks to Dancer's Ways, this kind of ideas can come to real.
I'm so grateful for this.
With love.
Illan.
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Music: Thousand Year Forest (One for Yosi) by Kidkanevil
Illustrations: Penabranca

[@unamors8092]

I keep coming back to watch this incredible piece of art over, and over again. It's just so beautiful, and relaxing, and...I don't know how to describe it. 'Connecting' I guess...? I love nature and this was like watching my soul out of my body.

[@DancersWays]

Thank you very much for your kind words!

[@psycholilly1250]

Dancer's Ways is that her boyfriend in the video

[@RedMoonsEcho]

The1&onlySuccubus Impa is Zelda's secret mother just because someone is dancing with another doesn't mean they are fucking each other or dating.

[@LoveInToo]

m2 ,this dance is >> H A U N T I N G................................i cant get enough,i wish they'd do more THAN JUST ONE DANCE,REALLY???????? IS THAT ALL YOU GOT?????????????????????

[@LoveInToo]

HER BO IS WHAT IT IS,HE MAKES IT HOT

[@melissafriend602]

I wish it didn't change frame every 3 seconds, the choreography looks like it was great, but it changed too much to be able to showcase the choreography or the dancers performance.

[@DancersWays]

Thank you for your feedback Melissa! We intended no to do a coreography or live dancing video but a new piece of art out of a mixture of dancing and cinematography inspired by nature and the music we used.

[@kathrynandal16]

I would LOVE to see this without all the quick cuts. It takes away fron their movements.

[@kpaycee]

Agree. It was hard to watch.

[@wonderwend1]

I agree

[@kessymerita8189]

i am lost... more lyk.... not understanding...more lyk... i didnt see the dancing....

[@DancersWays]

Thanks for your comment! We're sorry you didn't enjoy it as much as we do! We intended to go beyond the dancing and mix it with nature, cinematography and music, so dancing is not the only thing on this video.

[@MandralaFilms]

I thought I wouldn't like to see a man doing belly dancing, but Wow!!, it goes beyond gender or any prejudice one may have! Thank you! Beautiful choreography! Beautiful styling - so much grace. I am very glad I saw this.

There's no way anybody that sees their moves as sexy & enticing as they are can say they aren't moved by their motions. I've never seen two people move so fluently together as these two. Anybody that's had the pleasure of dancing with them in my eyes are blessed. As a matter of fact I'm looking into taking a class my husband would love it

[@dierdrecole8027]

The video was too heavily cut to be impressive for me. I bet their choreography is beautiful if you can actually see it.

[@DancersWays]

Thanks for your comment Dierdre! Of course their coreography is beautiful, but we intended no to do a coreography or live dancing video but a mixture of dancing, music, cinematography and nature. So that's what we ended up with!

[@dierdrecole8027]

Dancer's Ways oh, ok I understand.

[@joeamosa6931]

I think they way it was edited makes it really hypnotizing. It was perfectly done in my opinion

[@lilirincon78]

That's what I call Perfect Fusion Tribal Dance!!! Extraordinary!!! Awesome!!! Love it!!! Thank you for sharing creativity and art!!! 💖💖💖💖💖

[@DancersWays]

Thank YOU!

[@zaizen4359]

A cool concept, but I felt like this wasn't executed as well as it could have been, especially given Rachel Brice's talent (I'm unfamiliar with the Man who's dancing with her) It felt very boring to watch......I kept waiting for the 'good' part and it never came. The choreography is dull and needs more substance, in my opinion. The filming effects and the beginning and end are nice, it has this enchanting style to it.......but the actual filming during the dancing seemed odd or off somehow. My opinion of this video and dance may not be positive but it's not my intention to be rude or hurtful, just to express my feelings after having taken the time to watch this video. I just expected more creativity and display of skill. I am glad that others appear to have enjoyed it, however :)

[@DancersWays]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@PaintDanceLive]

Forest Spirits is my take away, thank you. ✌️💚🌲 (Please consider wide shots in future edits to capture the dance more fully)

[@DancersWays]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@imrlaps7097]

That music is nice. Its like HippieHop I feel like a dance video shouldnt be so heavily edited. We should be able to see the whole dance.

[@DancersWays]

We intended to create a pice of art mixing dancing, cinematography and music, si it's a mixture of everything!

[@moname7017]

Would've been better without all the cut scenes.

[@katiewildwitch]

I really loved this, as someone who is both a belly dancer and artist (working with video and editing) I totally understand the entire aesthetic. It's about expression of movement and connecting with nature via dance and video. It felt like I was watching two nature deities waking up to celebrate Spring

[@DancersWays]

Thank you Katie for your kind words. We're really happy you enjoyed it!

[@maryk8509]

It was captivating. I am sorry some folks didn't seem to get it, but I have to compliment your ability to take criticism in stride. Beautiful piece! I am actually curious about the little symbols that kept flashing. What do they mean?

[@ViNtAgELovv11]

the quick cuts make it unsatisfying to watch the movements...

[@khesaidelusem1190]

Illan's grown all up ;_; where does time go? I seriously feel like yesterday he was 14-15

[@happymv5350]

I've watched this performance video several times and will likely watch it over and over. Mesmerizing and hypnotic. Their movements were so fluid - reminded me of flowing water or a gentle blowing wind. A beautiful work of art - brilliant of every sense of the word.

[@astridlynx4771]

still watching this video. I don't see a problem with the editing. This is my personal opinion so take it as a grain of salt. I felt the dance,the music , and the edit fit together nicely. For me, those short bursts and bright symbols flashing back and forth felt like energy between the two dancers being shared. They seemed to work with the cuts and the dance. Just like the old trees in the forest bend and sway, feeding their energy to the planet.

[@tamieckert4548]

Your description is perfect,as their costumes represent aging and bending w/ each other ❤

[@AllChicStyle]

Gorgeous duet. veery inspiring. Thank gods like you, I just want to advance in my dance practice. Unfortunately the offer of tribal fusion in Spain is very expensive and thanks to Datura Online I can continue to train as a dancer with amazing teachers. I admire you very much and I really hope to see you in Madrid,(not Barcelona :p) it would be wonderful. Muchos besitos y gracias 💜💜💜. A huge fan

[@DancersWays]

¡Esperamos vernos por Madrid alguna vez! También puedes aprender en nuestra escuela online con Illan Rivière y Alhazar, en Dancer's Ways. ¡Nos vemos online!

[@annytashanti8831]

STUNNING. I can't stop watching!! Every single detail; visual and audio, beautiful!

[@FireflowerDancer]

Wow! Really ornate costuming and adornment, and great concept. The tree headdresses were cute but mysterious. If you could release another version where the camera would pan slowly over the dancers, so we could take them in fully, that would be great!

[@DancersWays]

Thank you for your feedback! We'll take it in consideration for future creations!

[@unapsicoactiva]

So so so SO amazing and inspiring! Thank you so much for this gift, thousand year forest spirits!

[@DancersWays]

¡Graciaaaas!

[@lagente2789]

This is an absolutely stunning work of art. It's not always about a dance routine. You are both sharing a moment and it looks the way it feels. Beautifully done and thank you for sharing your spirits!

[@DancersWays]

Thank you for your kind feedback! We're so happy you enjoyed the video as much as we did creating it!

[@lagente2789]

Dancer's Ways 💜

[@chdimas]

i am hooked. great concept for filming.. it is the floating of sentiments and not just the moves... its art ... well done ...

[@jesusoctaviozaragozamoreno3229]

its a very good proyect..!! but i think that he should be look more masculine... for to feel.. the mix between the male.. and the female...its.. just a opinion

[@carmine826]

I am wholly entranced by every aspect of this piece of art. It is evocative, powerful, strange, mysterious...feeds my dryad soul. Thank you.

[@DancersWays]

Thanks for your comment Carmine!

[@te9591]

I really like the sense of color. That chalky white next to the lime green really captures a neat palette.

[@Universopiate]

As a knuckle dragging caveman I find them both beautiful...but the dude in particular I find extremely beautiful...his movements and energy is so feminine and I find guys like that very attractive. Dayuuum

[@daludna]

Rachel Brice will forever be the best.

[@patricks2897]

Earth bending.

[@andre_blanco]

when everything on your grocery list is on sale at Trader Joes

[@SalwaDanse]

amazing energy and connection... love you both bro and sis

[@Preceptor1111]

Rachel Brice Is A Master Teacher a Master Dancer - Organic And Fluid She could stagger the devil himself-

[@katemccrew]

this is really remarkable - thank you so much!

[@DancersWays]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@mamifungus7884]

how have I never seen this. this is amazing

[@WorldisArt]

I personally like the cuts --- most of the time. I do agree with some complaints about it jumping around too much , and there are places I think this is a problem, but I really like, for example, the cuts that show the two states alternating when they are going through a particular choreo sequence. It doesn't seem like this was really intended to be all about choreography and instead is more focused on the ambiance. Love the color palettes used!

[@DancersWays]

Hi WorldisArt, that's exactly what we intended! It's all about the feelings and the ambience enhanced by nature and cinematography, not just the dancing! Thanks for your feedback!

[@RedMoonsEcho]

I don't know understand why but this piece was so incredibly relaxing to me. I am having such a bad day at work this piece was extremely relaxing to me. I loved it. I'll be watching it again later. if like to See more from these dancers.

[@hollowone777]

This is so powerful and mesmerizing. I felt compelled to keep watching, yet at the same time there is an intimacy projected between Ilan and Rachel which I feel is a metaphor for the meeting of the male and female aspects of nature which makes me want to look away as if I'm intruding on a moment between two lovers. Or maybe it's this sense that I'm getting to see what's going on 'on the other side of the curtain' where all the magic happens that we, as normal people, aren't ever allowed to glimpse. I'm not exactly explaining it well. To me, at least, there was this excitement of feeling as if I was watching something that I shouldn't be watching, something I'd stumbled across by accident that was somehow forbidden to me. Like an ancient tome of knowledge or maybe a hidden little doorway that peers into another realm…the dance had a dream like quality to it like that. Sort of like that, only with the sense of sensuality. I've watched other dances between them where there is not this intense tension, so I must assume it's intention. Both of Rachel and Ilan dance so well together; it's incredible how well they fit. To see Rachel's sensuality shines through unfettered so much so in a performance is a delight as always as she's such a powerful woman in whatever role she decides to dance. Ilan is also always so so beautiful, and the way he riffs off of the main theme of the movement is glorious. The dance as a whole is all so raw and lovely curves with a powerful; but controlled, disciplined and smooth sensuality which appeals to my artistic aesthetic greatly. The dance was obviously carefully planned, from the location and choreography to the make-up and the costuming. When such meticulous care is taken by the artists to create a work of art it shows their deep dedication to their art form and I, for one, am deeply appreciative for all the hard work which obviously went into making this video happen. I would expect nothing less of Rachel and Ilan, however, both of whom I have greatly enjoyed watching dance throughout the years. This video however is especially well crafted and considered and I'm so grateful to have been able to have gotten to see it! I was definitely deeply moved emotionally by the work. It also greatly appealed to my more esoteric nature. I will be thinking about this dance and coming back to watch again. It's gloriously authentic during a time when most of the world seems stuck on the superficial. I needed this, Rachel and Ilan. Thank you.

[@everything-pz2ev]

Valentine Lebeau :) I appreciate your style of comment...

[@YuliyaLunessia]

Valentine Lebeau, you have found the perfect words to describe how this moving work of art also made me feel. Thank you for using your gift of verbal expression to compliment this piece to beautifully. 🦋

[@markoyalex]

Acho Rachel Brice uma enorme artista! percebo que é humilde e generosa,compartilha espaço com iniciantes que não chegam a captar a grandiosidade de dividir o mesmo espaço de uma entidade,alguém original e fortemente ligado a sua própria expressão.Parabéns grande Raquel Brice, voce é ainda maior.O mais desavisado reconhece que, qualquer lente que capte voce se movimentando,evoluindo,dançando,ocupando o espaço;é o bastante; preenche qualquer expectativa,não é necessário nada mais que voce. sonho com uma direção artística impecável, como costuma ser o figurino da própria artista, sempre acompanha e acrescenta no 'Areté' de suas aparições. Gratidão.

[@strangeapril3796]

really beautiful! in love with these two dancers have been following their videos performances for a while & to watch them both together best thing ever!!!

[@DancersWays]

Thank you! We're happy you liked the experience!

[@dugongsdoitbetter]

This reminds me of the time I did mushrooms. I wish I was kidding.

[@jashton8710]

Beautiful!! But way too short. I'd love to see another rendition of this that involves rocks/mountains and water. In fact, include all the elements. Your movements are so fluid and captivating. More?

[@slakjaw1925]

why why why would there be soooo many cuts to a fluid dance?

[@tamieckert4548]

Like a tree with one more ring added each year, the winds bending them close,w/ a flow of movement.

[@abigailnatas3399]

...................Sorry this is extremely boring. Shame, because Rachel is beautiful and incredibly talented.

[@apsaraa8209]

I agree. I think the male dancer was not a compliment to Rachel, in any sense. She needs nothing to compliment her.

[@kathycalderon8364]

I disagree. In nature, both male and female exist. They are nature deities or something similar in this piece. It is very appropriate to have male and female dancers. I love the music, the dancers, and the whole feel of this video. Just beautiful.

[@affirm4311]

Apsara A this is not a normal male dancer, he is Illan Riviere!!!

[@CreatePleasure]

I agree with Apsara A. I think it was the choreography. Rachel is amazing, and somehow, her fluidity and sensuality were diluted by his movements. I want it to work. I know it could be amazing, I mean, when I saw her with a male dancer I was so excited to watch this. But the choreography needs to be worked so they both shine, rather than being minimized. Editing too, cuts were too fast and I wondered if they even bothered to match it to the music. Sorry to be so harsh, but dang, Rachel is excellent, so I always expect everything I see of her to be excellent as well.

[@BarbaraHijacker]

that's not boring... it is just calm.

[@LoveInToo]

i don't know how many times i can voice this. watching the two of you,is like feeling and experiencing a symphany you expand the dance,2 your audience,i love you both,(i cant spell,but i can dance)

[@kathycalderon8364]

I think it was hypnotically beautiful. The dancers move just like plants growing in the forest. I am watching it again and again.

[@amarylliscalendula4645]

Reminds me of a Brothers Quay/Guy Maddin film...love it of course.

[@molarmama32]

Deep, very deep, so enchanting! I felt the forrest, I breathed the forrest, the moss, the leaves, the wind, I cried with joy and angst. This is a masterpiece and should be treasured by all. It means everythin g to me!!!🌳🌱🌿🍄💚💚💚

[@DancersWays]

Thank you! We're happy to hear that! :)

[@scentlover4841]

Wow just wow

[@Azurite..]

Wow!! I was so blown away with how beautiful this video was to listen to and watch. To me you can't just watch just once. Thank you for your beautiful dancing 🙏🏼

[@DancersWays]

Thank you! We're happy to hear you enjoyed it!

[@navyblue8621]

I suddenly want to write about shapeshifting forest druids.

[@gaiagreen2690]

And... have you written about them? I need to read that.

[@maddie_lenka_bellydancePL]

For me, the best dance duet !!! ✨💗 Keep it up and do it more

[@DancersWays]

Thank you Madeleine!

[@maddie_lenka_bellydancePL]

Dancer's Ways You're welcome ;)

[@petraseifert5126]

Dancer's Ways what is the Name of the song? Who made the music? Wonderful video

[@GeePetra]

it does not work! a man moving along the meridian curves of a woman!

[@Freiya2011]

Cut badly! I would have loved to see the FULL person and not only their upper parts.

[@Cjiscj777]

Your work is astonishing! I'd love to see many many more videos like this. So aesthetically pleasing.

[@DancersWays]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@brigittegrune4235]

Beautiful 🙏🏻🙏🏻🤗

[@noriginal2546]

It should be titled How To Not Lose Your Mind If a Tree Branch Camps Out On Your Head and REFUSES To Leave. EVER.

[@DancersWays]

hahahaha! So funny, thanks for sharing it!

[@mariejohnson6316]

I love the creativity that went into this!

[@DancersWays]

[@JessJArt]

This is like my dream come true!

[@DancersWays]

Wow!

[@happymv5350]

F'n beautiful.

[@donnagisi1]

beautiful work!

[@DancersWays]

Thanks!

[@JediNeil]

Amazing on so many levels!

[@DancersWays]

Thank you!

[@ellenm9715]

Loved this so much. Incredibly beautiful, please make more!

[@DancersWays]

Thanks!

[@WiShInGdRaGoN1324]

When you go vegan for the first time

[@jodiegramz4788]

😂🙊

[@amelierobin3210]

Woooooow... so beautiful... 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 what is the song ? 😍😍😍

[@DancersWays]

It's Thousand Year Forest (One for Yosi) by Kidkanevil

[@comtessedelmar8302]

True art, so fluid and beautiful

[@anasilva4646]

Sinto uma semente despertando com o auxílio da água e do amigo vento. Ying e yang. Os movimentos técnicos precisos e coordenados. A harmonia nos gestos. Algo muito antigo e sagrado. Minha pergunta é. Que sagrado é esse? Que arquétipo é esse?

[@BuriedFlame]

Egads, it's the Vraska Twins!

[@ginny6365]

Totally worth the trip!

[@platinheart2823]

WOW !

[@himanshishukla5035]

so refreshing it is...💚

[@angiemtzamaro]

I would love to see this without editing. It´s not that I dont like the edition, but... I want to see the COMPLETE secuence you actually made. I love your moves...

[@evelanearaujo8316]

Rachel Brice surpreende a cada movimento e nos apresenta novas possibilidades no tribal..... maravilhosa, amo muiiito!!!!!!

[@paoladiaz2661]

Excelentemente bien

[@DancersWays]

Gracias Paola!

[@sonjawolfmoon4150]

Arte puro bellismo felicidades 💐 gracias por deleitarnos con el lenguaje más hermoso 💋

[@sicNtwstdF]

Beautiful

[@nawanhio3550]

Love the way they dance, the way that the video is edited. Awesome!!!

[@DancersWays]

Thank you!

[@tamieckert4548]

A soulful connection,agreeing with each other on different things,but sometimes one is stating an opinion in-front of the other, About 7 years ago I met an unusual young er boyfriend and we were just living our lives but not w/ each other and yet stayed connected,but he got in an accident and got killed.He was such a sweet soul but had a mixed up twin,that still lives in my town, but I know he must miss him too.💐

[@corpsebrideemilie69]

I wish

[@zeenatlittles9890]

I love this so hypnotising so beautiful I am in love.

[@DancersWays]

Thank you!

[@LavenderApogee]

Rachel looks so happy when she dances. beautiful

[@DancersWays]

[@MrJewels2011]

I enjoyed the creativity honestly.

[@DancersWays]

Thanks!

[@MrJewels2011]

+Dancer's Ways You're welcome. Both of you are one of my favorites in tribal belly dance too.

[@ronnihatcher295]

Fours years? What!!!! I watched it when it first came out & now. Dahm can't believe it's been that long. Still love.

[@TheOriginalEntz]

If a director showed me the footage of me dancing and there was not one shot of my dancing feet I'd give back the $ and not let them release the footage. That's a crime .. a terrible terrible crime...

[@susanmackney6222]

great point about the feet ! we dance with our eyes, we dance with our bodies, but the feet allow us to move through space and tell the story

[@PMDani715]

But the piece is titled "Thousand Year Forest" so perhaps, as with a tree, the movement and therefore focus is on the "branches and foliage".

[@ohibiscusolove6491]

Love the beat !

[@DancersWays]

Cool! Credit goes to Kidkanevil!

[@AnahataHeart]

Dancer's Ways is the music for purchase

[@DancersWays]

This particular song is not ours, it's "Thousand Year Forest (One for Yosi)" by Kidkanevil.

[@aimitolla]

Amazing!!!!!

[@DancersWays]

Yaay! Thanks!

[@8sattva]

I see a very old bond that involves the divinity in between mother nature,sounds, man and woman. I love it

[@DancersWays]

Thank you!

[@MeenaaBiisht]

I loved it!!?

[@ksol1460tv]

This reminds me of the photo on the cover of Don Snyder's book "Aquarian Odyssey" about the Summer of Love. It shows eight nude dancers in a meadow lying down in a wheel formation. That was fifty years ago and I love to see this amazing spirit continuing today. Lenny Kravitz used this photo on the cover of his "Fields of Joy" album and it's also on the cover of a book called Drop City. Keep dancing! Your energy keeps the universe turning.

[@lindaneblett6438]

I think I just witnessed an acid trip😲

I'm not anywhere near a lesbian but I really want her

[@AnahataHeart]

Chica 411 we all do. I was lucky to have the pleasure of dancing with her many years ago. And it's on video!!!!! She's amazing

[@cHK91129]

Cant see a "dance" with all those cut, this is lame.

[@DancersWays]

Thanks for your comment! Dance was just a part of the idea of this creation, mixed with nature, cinematography and the music. We're sorry you didn't like it!

[@Majorboy1231]

OMG...this was AMAZING! Beautifully created, choreographed. Loved the scenery. I can't say enough. A true piece of art!

[@rosepalmer73]

Would of like to see the whole dance not just their faces all throughout

[@b43xoit]

Yeah, usually with photography of dance, the feet are included.

[@janahgonzalez8162]

wow 😍

[@LoveInToo]

please enter WORLD OF DANCE, u will win,u carry world,nature................u will win,u r dramatic,romantic.skilled,pls enter

[@angeliev85]

Beautiful. It's like a poem in motion.

[@DancersWays]

Thank you :)

[@zloidooraque0]

music is good and i know rachel can dance. that's all

[@andreamoscoso4065]

Love love love these two. It is always a joy to see what they transform into. Always have something cooking. So wonderfully talented!! 😍

[@theanemicproblematicvegan7998]

awesome costumes. too bad we didn't get to see hem dance though. so many cuts and posing =/ I mean, I understand the wish to go further than just dancing and adding to the art, but le's not forget that dance has to be performed if we're going to call ourselves dancers.