RTSF 2016 - The Nitty Gritty - Chanzie & Stephen

Rock That Swing Festival 2016: The Nitty Gritty by Chanzie & Stephen at Deutsches Theater (February 6th, 2016).
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Filming and video editing: Kersten Hüttner & Florian Klein
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[@anthonycoca2202]

I wasn’t at all looking for this but somehow, somewhere deep in the depths of the rabbit hole I was running thru I must’ve hit a sharp bend that brought here and I’ve gotta say.... That. Was. FANTASTIC.

[@charliejohn1]

😂😂😂

[@carriemoore4380]

Same here😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@gayle6464]

Exactly

[@DistractedDaisy]

Lol I fell right through the same hole.

[@esateire]

Me too!

[@TheEnergyv]

This guys dance style is perfected! He doesn’t exaggerate anything, swauv and cool indeed ❤

[@Italy55]

Very cool

[@tracyarmstrong2953]

Exactly. She looked like she was working hard. He looked like what he was doing was natural as walking.

[@horseman4now]

Maybe even suave enough to spell it right.

[@danielech5101]

Stephen, is one of those people who were simply born to dance, when at the same time performing each step makes it beautiful, he was born to Dance.

[@dottiefarmer5547]

He's really smooth and suave in his movements and she has an aggressive way of dancing showing alot of attitude. They're both great!

[@yuliashir836]

I was thinking about the same. How smoth he is.

[@kialbonetti1997]

He is making soufflé and she is drilling cement. She needs to lose the gum, stop flashing and get into a smooth grove. It’s the Nitty Gritty, not the Monster Mash.

[@keepernod2888]

@@kialbonetti1997 "Shag is very athletic, energetic. It can be silly, can be stupid, serious, graceful. It can be anything you want it to be."

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

I've admittedly not seen many versions of this dance but the ones I've seen the men look smoother and are more enjoyable to watch. It doesn't seem to be a dance made for showing off women in the most enjoyable light.

[@ethelryan257]

@@mortimerbrewster3671 To do this well - and she does, very well, the woman has to have the muscles and training timing and skill - professional dancer status, in other words - which leaves her looking more 'masculine' than 'feminine'. I think that's what is happening here. Chanzie is a very good dancer and dancing with someone as pretty and smooth and strong a dancer as Stephen is only possible for another man or a woman with the muscles and skill to pull it off. She can. Pair her with a man who isn't solid muscle or another woman and you'd see a lot more of the 'feminine'. They're well matched for the dancing they do.

[@davidziff2591]

So often choreographed dance looks like people just following the script but these guys really present and dancing the dance. Love it.

[@paulagwhyte1720]

Bobby Banas' Nitty Gritty was a phenomenon and it's still alive and well in this awesome version!!

[@lesmoore3638]

I've watched him dozens of times trying to figure what sets him apart. As far as I can tell, he just separates all body parts and jerks them in uncoordinated coordination??? I just don't know but his is distinct and the goal no one seems to match.

[@teriherb651]

Well I guess since he choreographed it the moves are all his own and boy does he move

[@paulagwhyte1720]

@@teriherb651 Yes, watching Bobby do it is better, the old B&W version on TV!

[@desertrose7058]

100 % Agree!!

[@williamratcliffe7794]

Back in 1964 my sister was 14 when she caught Bobby's performance on The Judy Garland show. My sis at the time was considered one of the best dancers in school and studied his movements, which she taught her classmates, though a few of her friends saw the telecast as well. There was a dance in 1963 for the song, but Bobby took it to the next level, which is the dance most emulate even now.

[@padraiggillon]

So cool that Bobby has lived long enough to see great stuff like this as well as the appreciation for his own amazing dancing.

[@homeyginomolly]

Yes this is an homage to Bobby. Wise of them to follow his moves and brilliance.

[@tOoAtEa]

Ya, different. Just tripped over this rando clip. It's very twitchy, but those 2 are in excellent shape. 😉

[@ejcm55]

I can't tell you how many times I've watched this. It just makes me happy.

[@CindyKrueger]

I came back to watch just because I needed to smile.

[@nancyblumberg4612]

This is just pure happiness

[@kathieh9]

Me too

[@kathieh9]

My fav of all time! Pure perfection, gorgeous couple

[@jeffreycox180]

Same here. This is so good! Love this song!

[@sc7991]

He reminds me so much of a young 1950's 60's Peter Lawford (the actor) He is amazing, I can watch this guy dance over and over again....she's good too but he steals the show! :)

[@trysometruth]

That was beyond impressive. A terrific homage to the insanely great performance on The Judy Garland Show back in 1964. These two know what they're freakin' doing.

[@michaelterry1000]

Does you know that name of that guy (in '64) ?

[@BloodofPatriots]

Bobby Banas. It's called Google and its free.

[@michaelterry1000]

Or you could just type the question into youtube and someone with an ego will not be able to resist showing the world that they know the answer. Bobby Banas, got it, thanks.

[@BloodofPatriots]

Or you could not be a lazy little shit and type your same question into Google. Again, it's free. ;)

[@michaelterry1000]

Or you could just type the question into youtube and someone with an ego will not be able to resist showing the world that they know the answer. Again, it's free. ;)

[@helenhicks6720]

Try watching this without a huge smile on your face, because it's impossible, nothing like watching such a fun dance routine with two good looking dancers to cheer you right up. Throw away those anti depressants and get dancing....who needs a gym when you can get the music going, you don't see any fat fit dancers. Thanks so much for sharing this with us, very much appreciated. X👍👏😎👋🌈

[@cameliap1146]

Sooooo true !

[@izmadi22]

That moment where he throws her AND does the splits is just WOW! This is by far my favourite dancing team.

[@kachi2782]

The split ?

[@latinguy67]

That was FANTASTIC. Sure doesn't hurt that the guy is VERY VERY good looking!

[@youtold7727]

loveloses You’re not bad yourself

[@curestruck]

What guy?

[@juanitamanis5147]

@topherh33 Grow up.

[@deborahholroyd6495]

Yup!!

[@justglenn1037]

I think you're much better looking than the dancer.

[@4406bbldb]

Awesome Nitty, I'M 70 and was a dancing man back in the day, parts of this is familiar but never saw it put together this well.

[@j.l.spraggins8589]

Absolutely love this couple! They are so much fun to watch; they look like they're having fun. They look like they were born to do this & always give an outstanding performance! God bless them always.

[@uselessjoe]

Bobby Banas is alive and doing fine at 84, and he can still Nitty Gritty with the best of 'em....

[@craigsoleim5000]

Stenphhen sayer

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

Craig Soleim ... Yep, Stephen as well as Chansie. They’re great! So is Bobby Banas though!

[@hollyb6885]

Bobby is the king and always will be !!!

[@deborahholroyd6495]

Beautiful man!

[@charles5596]

That's nice .

[@denverfowler5290]

HOW COULD / CAN ANYONE WATCH THIS AMAZING COUPLE AND NOT START SMILING ? ? ? ? DENVERFOWLER

[@TREVASLARK]

YA' CAN'T !!!!!

[@torresongs2]

A terrific homage to the famous Bobby Banas Nitty Gritty together with your original choreography. That's taking it to the next level! Love!

[@cockeyedoptimista]

I love the little hip-roll she added at 0:57: that was my first realization this wasn't just a copy. Great comment.

[@jv-ep2tc]

the Banas moves always get a crowd reaction. I saw a bit of Elvis Jailhouse Rock in there too.

[@UNOwen1]

Actually, I'd say you're abslutery WRONG to infer this is an...homage. It's the exact opposite; a TERRIBLE rip-off of Bobby Bana's choreography from The Judy Garland Show. 'Tribute', 'homage', WHATEVER. All very nice, and good - BUT... I'd be willing to bet - A LARGE amount these 2 had someone tell them to 'psst, take a peek at...', and they did - and then - thinking NO ONE would know they literally (poorly) copied it, they threw in some utterly ridiculous moves (0:57). People today are so BLIND to THIEVERY, COPYING they seriously think copying/pasting straight from sites such as Wikipedia is totally 'acceptable' - even on such important things as finals, etc, and in university-level education, no less. NO, 'homage', is one thing - THIS IS THIEVERY. One HUGE tip-off I'm 100% CORRECT? There's absolutely NO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, NO CREDIT - NOTHING - ANYWHERE - either in the video, OR, in the notes (above) saying; 'gratefully acknowledge....' That anyone would (either) give the people who STEAL someone ELSE'S work 'credit', or - even worse, make 'excuse', as to why they 'forgot' to acnknoledge them, is so dismissive of plagarism, is really pathetic.

[@davidmakous6983]

Love Bobby.

[@angelacarleton9575]

Definitely!

[@neversabrina]

These 2 kicked it! Bobby Banas is a hard act to follow...well done.

[@pattydixon6402]

I love this guy's moves!! So cool and so suave...so good!!!

[@korisx]

He's so handsome, it's unfair.... the dancing from both of them is amazing.

[@suzanneapplegarth2640]

Loved these two!! While watching...My eyes were like two ping pong balls going back and forth trying to decide which one I loved the most! Conclusion: Both are So Fantastic!! Think I'll watch it again!! Edit: "They owned it!"

[@cameliap1146]

🤣🤣🤣 I see the ping-pong !

[@teresaorange8731]

I love this so much! I found this on KZbin by accident just now and I'm in love with it

[@Hgood1]

That was insanely amazing. Her moves are beyond and he’s cool.

[@annetteallen6521]

They were so good. It took me 3 mo's to learn this when I was a teenager. A kid I grew up with was my partner. We would practice in his garage everyday. So much fun

[@pennyandrews3237]

Stephen was smooth as silk. That throw and smooth catch.1:55 His expression and movements strong yet sexy. Also his foot work. The song was perfect for him to do his thing. Thanks. Enjoyed this I'll watch again.Good days to all

[@andyc.4387]

He stumbles a bit almost stepping on her foot but covers it well.

[@lawdogwales5921]

@@andyc.4387 Yeah, that was close.

[@JonnyQ358]

This man definitely honored Bobby Banos doing him proud from his historic performance from the Judy Garland Show in 1963!

[@waltbullet1287]

Can't stop watching! NO DAMN TATTOOS,!

[@ilovesuisse1]

Just watched this again, so good.

[@cherylb2008]

Bobby Banas was outstanding in his dance. This couple are very very good at this dance

[@Lbeast06]

He is so smooth and she adds that bit of sharp

[@hit-the-webmarketing657]

I never get tired of seeing this fabulous duo performing this highly intense number. You rock alright!!!! Oooooeeeee

[@lindaneblett6438]

That was awesome! So fun to watch and she looked like she was having a blast!

[@thearchbishopofcanterbury7951]

They are BOTH absolutely gorgeous!

[@jamesleonard3153]

The Archbishop of Canterbury I wonder if they're boyfriend and girlfriend

[@commentatron]

@@jamesleonard3153 They must spend a lot of time practicing in front of a mirror. Wouldn't that be like cheating on themselves?

[@karenmacdonald6127]

Both are married to other people.

[@GiftSparks]

Brilliantly done. These two are great. Bobby Banas would be proud!

[@patmosrevelation5250]

GiftSparks I agree 100%! They are marvelous!

[@pennyandrews3237]

Has BB passed?

[@swingro2011]

I think he is still alive. About the dance. Bobby's performance was on another lvl imo.

[@tonygilder7912]

Not. It is like two amateurs doing the CakeWalk or the Jitterbug. Everybody thinks they can do it but no.

[@americanwoman3975]

+Tony Gilder They're good but not that good. Best boy dancer of the 60's is totally the best un my opinion.

[@krazygurlize]

God Jesus Mary and Joseph please let me find a man that as smooth, fine, and talented as this man is in dancing 🙏. AAAAMENNN! 🥰

[@photoallergic]

Can you keep up with her?

[@krazygurlize]

@@photoallergic I sure can. I'm a great dancer partner 😄

[@beaksofeagles]

Bobby Banas

[@photoallergic]

@@krazygurlize Aahaa? Well then, nice to meet ya, how you doin'? Around in Germany sometimes?

[@krazygurlize]

@@photoallergic nope lol. Too far away especially now

[@annsilva7125]

Just started watching and love them. Stephen is superb, what controlled body and face dynamic movement.

[@Phonejag1]

I’ve watched this about 25 times the last few years and I never tire of it. Some amazing dance steps!

[@tracybrown4941]

The original version of this was sooooooooooooo different. These guys just took it to a whole different level.

[@Local1Laborer]

I want to see more of Chanzie! She's a star!

[@caerleon87]

Her name is Chandrae Roettig Gomez Hope this helps!!

[@Juan-wj6nu]

Wow! You two are awesome. As a kid back in the 70’s. My mom showed me how to dance something similar. But I was a kid and didn’t realize how awesome it would have been to dance like that. May you two keep that swing.

[@jamesr1703]

This couple is in synch the entire time. It's really amazing to watch.

[@charles5596]

He is amazing . Makes it look effortless .

[@bellaluna730]

Fantastic this is as good as it gets!

[@ThePhoenix6931]

Best Nitty Gritty I have EVER seen!

[@541raymond]

I love watching these two. They always make me smile.

[@Jigaboo123456]

It ain't just the great moves on show that I like in this, you've gotta love the sassy 'tood that they bring to the dancefloor!

[@tammycampbell112]

Stephen is perfection!!

[@jomish8719]

I WATCHED THE ORIGINAL HERE IN YT & THIS ONE IS A GOOD UPDATED VERSION!!

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

That was sooo good to watch I can only imagine how great it feels to dance like this- dance athletes- awesome, we enjoyed it ‘cos you did 👏👏

[@jimmie200]

I don't know how I found this video, but WOW! Great dancers!

[@user-kv3jl3xv7v]

Огонь!! А мужчина- выше всяких похвал💣💥

[@junerose-sommer5494]

Absolutely brilliant!! I could watch them forever!!

[@ashgyllenhaal]

He's absolutely gorgeous

[@clash5j]

This is good stuff, but Banas' version was just like violent enthusiasm. I can never get enough of watching the old version. However, these 2 can obviously dance

[@liladance3506]

"violent enthusiasm" = perfect! rotflmao Bana is absolutely mesmerizing!

[@doniellestenson3502]

Banas is legend

[@cw3610]

is Banas the guy up front on the best dancer boy yt video? This guy is good too but his clothes prevented you from being able to really see his movements clearly.

[@clash5j]

@@cw3610 Yes, that is Banas front and center in the "Best 60's Dancer Boy Ever" video

[@ronswonke8109]

@@cw3610 not if you had eyes his clothes didnt prevent you from seeing his movement you didn't see his movement because they weren't there

[@ilovesuisse1]

I’ve watched this at least 3 times, i love the guy’s movements, he’s just so good.

[@ramonalee1832]

He's got the moves and class.

[@nafuregal1288]

The best since Bobby Banas while completely standing on their own - fabulous!

[@shye672]

Agree! They nailed it!

[@winsurfer123]

True talent. Neither one of them had a cell phone in their hands.

[@irismcooper]

RockThatSwing, thank you so very much for sharing this fantastic version of the "Nitty Gritty." In my opinion, it does not get any more niftier than this. Iris from Manassas, Virginia.

[@hmark29]

They are awesome. How fun is this!!

[@dorianlovelovedorian9764]

yup bobby would be proud..best nitty gritty ive seen yet! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@inness17]

Боже мой, сколько куража и энергии! Потрясающе!!!❤❤❤❤

[@PatriciaMartinez-ty4er]

I enjoyed watching this as much as they enjoyed dancing it. Thank you that was great.

[@LenaMellow]

Those two are amazing! Men never looked better than in Swing.

[@benjaminbarrera214]

The same goes for women!

[@andreaf5126]

I dig this dance...looks like tons of fun to do; & they're killin' it!

[@mostguitarswins]

Love this routine! Saw them perform it at Camp Hollywood. Lot's of great style, and then that unexpected lift! :-)

[@hollyb6885]

LOVE IT !!!!!! He’s so smooth and she’s sassy.

[@EJofLA]

Wow you guys are awesome. Virtuoso dancing. Just the right amount of synchronicity and coupling. Sink your teeth into it superb- thanks!

[@MrBILLSTANLEY]

Terrific! I was hooked from the start! Damn, that's magic stuff!

[@natalie8212]

hoooly shit, I hope you guys won...that was AMAZING!!! I love how happy you both looked the whole time, and again Banas would have approved :)

[@peaceatlast8286]

They are THEE best dancers, ever!

[@waltercondi4584]

I could watch you guys all day long. Must have watched this 20 times already. 😘

[@jimjodycarmichael455]

they are so good that I have to keep re-watching this... Aren't they great?

[@lorileon4681]

They did a great job. I don't think anyone can ever beat Bobby Banas, but I found this very entertaining. Plus this was done more like DWTS type dancing which was fabulous and yes Stephen is such a handsome man, and Chanzie is adorable.

[@rebeccafears3360]

I think they are the best so far. Soooo Smooth

[@encouragingword1172]

What great energy and enthusiasm! Enjoyable to watch! 👍👍

[@tonyjablonski]

God that's great dancing! Awesome song and great energy and dancing!

[@sharonacton3013]

Really great moves, I love the male dancer ... ♥️

[@powerface71]

I love the way kids danced in the 50's -60's!

[@lastmohican8368]

Wow ! Excellent performance

[@andrear.4864]

LOVED IT! This the version/coreo I want to learn now, but broken down in a good demo/tutorial! Grinning, happy, no problems watching you!

[@keyplayer123]

Stephen is fun to watch... reminds me of the handsome young John Travolta from a *few* years ago.

[@katieelle5865]

This makes me so happy! I smiled from beginning to end! Well done!!

[@manderson9514]

Beautiful dancing right there!

[@deborahbaca1345]

Never gets old.

[@Linda98671]

Wow! They are just great!

[@katiet1938]

Linda Stewart i

[@alexandrosfavros3338]

I m speechless.This was an amazing performance. Congratulations.!

[@glennjones5349]

I have watched this a billion times(well maybe not) But i truly LOVE IT. What Talent

[@maryhill8371]

Love how they kept it the same other than a little modernization with their own personalities. Great Job

[@ShuggaMug]

Such a fantastic partnership! I love the joy they dance with. That last twirl and flip thingy was amazing!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@boredmillionaire9914]

YES. Good dancing. loved it.

[@carlafaring4442]

I could watch them all day!

[@38Achilles]

Isn't this what dancing is supposed to be? Having fun with a partner, cool moves, attitude and showmanship.

[@LargestClassifieds]

D mos amazing couple dance ever, perfect in every step, detail, emotions, timing.

[@user-rz1jg2sj3h]

Thanks a lot !!!

[@geezermann7865]

From 2016, one of the last good and happy years, through 2019. Hope everyone there is well. Thanks for this upload.

[@vchart]

I watch this over and over trying to learn the moves! ! It’s hard to memorize❣️I love watching you both! Joy and freedom!!

[@guyveloz4382]

What great, great dancers!!!! Good Lord!!!!

[@denisewhisler5536]

WOW, they are good! Beyond good!

[@unimaginaryemily]

Beautiful! So fun!