"Seeking Growth: Dancers are Athletes" | a K&M mini-doc

A mini-documentary that gives a peek into our training regiment, preparation, and desire to get better. As we get older, we understand that we have to invest into our physical, mental, and spiritual well being if we want to have long and healthy dance careers. Ever since we've committed to that investment and to our coach (who has trained some of the best pro athletes in the world; fighters, football, baseball, and more) we feel stronger than ever and anxious to share this mindset with others. Our hope is that sharing this can be a part in cultivating a mentality shift in the way dancers take care of their bodies, like athletes, while also changing the general masses' perception of dancers as athletes.
Thank you to our coach and the rest of our team for constantly keeping us and our bodies at the top of our game! #teamKandM
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- Training: Keone & Mari
keoneandmari.com
- Film/Edit: Jeremy Fabunan
vimeo.com/jeremyfabunan
- Strength and Conditioning: Nghia Pham
optimumtap.com
- Cryotherapy Treatment: Chiltonic and Gretchen Bergman
chiltonic.com
- Stretch Treatment: Stretch Zone and Rachel Roberts
stretchzone.com

[@TheOzone03]

For many dancers like me without a technical or studio-trained background, it has always been a struggle to know how to condition the body for growth, injury prevention, and longevity specifically in a dance aspect. More than simply push-ups and crunches, dancing is a physical experience & requires the necessary training to maintain it. Thank you for providing your insight on the practice behind your passion. 🙏🏾

[@corilewis]

Love it! "Comfort is a great feeling, but it's a place that growth does not exist"

[@adiksaff]

6:38

[@kylehanagami]

Love this. Always learning. ❤️

[@mothatuck]

You guys are so inspirational! I'm an expat living in China and I was feeling purposeless and lonely for a long time. Then I saw Keone dancing to There Goes My Baby and I started to cry. Your dancing is like moving art. It inspired me to find a dance studio and start learning even though I'm already 26. I've now been there a year now and it has changed my live. It makes me feel more meaningful and has given me Chinese friends who I can share my passion and ideas with and has made my body so much healthier. Thank you so much for all you do. God has truly given you a talent and you have not wasted it. God bless you both.

[@catherinecue2119]

This is true... being a dancer is more than what you think it is.. :) i really love this couple!

[@StefanLA]

I love this. I really wish there was a guide for dancers out there that had different specific training methods that help you improve different parts of your body for strength, balance and endurance. Or even a studio with trainers that specialize in these sort of things. Keone and Mari you guys are an inspiration and I hope you continue to push yourselves and others to do great and amazing things. Much love, God Bless.

[@Falcon_nizer]

Both Keone and Mari is such an inspiration. Thank you for making this documentary for not only to all dancers in the world, but to all people who want to take care of their body as well. Because this documentary taught a lot of how to take care of your body and the most important thing is to changing your mindset. Once again thank you K&M.

[@lyi632]

K&M, I appreciate this video. I am not a professional or trained dancer, but I love to dance, I also have the utmost respect for the art of using movement to interpret music while communicating life. However, outside the dance community, most individuals underestimate the level of athleticism that is required to become a skilled dancer. I am glad that this video exist to give insight and to educate the masses that dancers are exceptional athletes. Therefore, keep teaching, keep inspiring, keep growing. Blessings!

[@Iamkenzo97]

I'm a dancer...that currently works at a gym, I have NO excuses. Thank yall for the inspiration for real.

[@Neqtais]

I wonder and I do believe the general public at large wonders....why do dancers put themselves through what they endure? We all see the splendor of your dance, yet we do not as a public endorce, apreciate or fund it. Why go through with it? You have to, cause it's your art, your craft, your gift to other people who do not themselves dance. Physical poetry for those not creative enough to see themselves in tights or doing a plié . Mostly it's just the pure NEED to move. Although underfunded...WE LOVE IT! GIVE ME MORE!

[@SummerMensahMusic]

Wow. I really like this. Though I'm not a dancer, I have creative goals I want to achieve. Videos like these help to keep me in the right mindset and motivated. Praying for you guys as you keep achieving your goals. Keep having fun!

[@Bernatoxico]

Summer M It's always a good time to start dancing

[@ovrtyme1]

I enjoy watching these two...and I admire that they are so dedicated to their passion of dancing. ...dancers are athletes!

[@joyceliang8061]

There's a reason why they are world class dancers

[@DancersGlobal]

You two are simply amazing. The work ethic, passion and drive you both have is beyond inspiring. Cheers to many more years of creating!

[@epidemicfire07]

I was just sitting here watching this with tears in my eyes because I'm so inspired by your passion for dance. Though I'm not technically trained, I am apart of the dance ministry at my church and it means so much to me. I really want to be able to carry out each assignment that the Lord gives me and if I don't take care of my body then I won't be able to do it with excellence. Thank you.

[@felixblackblood]

But why 1 dislike tho ? seriously , why someone could dislike such an inspirational vid ...

[@12SilviaD]

I loved this video ! 🙌🏽 If you guys plan to do more of these, can you please talk about what you eat to stay healthy and fit? Thats a big problem that I am currently having as a dancer. Please and Thank You!!! 🙏🏽❤️❤️

[@1990roxy]

So inspiring. Wish I had a PT like that.

[@mrinali15]

Its so grateful to have such devoted dancer's who invest their time in not just making choreographies but also giving prime importance to fitness may that be spiritual,mental,physical. I am really thankful to you guys and quickcrew, you guys have really made me realize to not just dance with the music but to be the music when you dance. Thanks @keoneandmari thanks a lot ❤️

[@manangupta5875]

Wow dude so innovative workout and so much hardwork!!! Reflects real passion

[@tbetsiung9272]

This is sooooo goood

[@nicoleeeeeeeeebiebs]

you two really are amazing. so dedicated, so kind, so talented!

[@leilai1666]

They are truly incredible.

[@charleskilapat6658]

Still so relevant to this day. Especially for myself, putting dance aside for personal reasons. Coming back into it, I feel that retraining and rebuilding myself also means doing things I haven't tried before! Thank you for always being such a big inspiration! Sidenote: This popped up on my feed after 3 years?? Must be a sign haha

[@KharamelSueno]

You guys are so amazing! I've been following you guys for years, like before you guys were married! Was super excited to see you on World of Dance! God bless you guys! It will be a glorious day when you guys get before God and see His reaction of the gift He's given you, face-to-face! :D

[@or5239]

Crazy how you guys can inspire people through your love and passion for dance 🙏🏽

[@BrendaBCP]

I love that you guys do this. I respect you even more. Congratulations on your continued success guys.

[@DomBrownONLINE]

I appreciate this video so much cause you guys released it while I was going through a tough time. Almost couldn’t dance anymore after a car accident forced me to sit out for almost a whole year. Since then and after seeing this video I value my body a lot more and workout like I’m training for the nba or something lol. Thank you guys for always inspiring me

[@DavidGonzalez-in5ln]

I'm always coming back to this video to remembered how important is to be focus and conscious .... THANKS :)

[@IAMKINGD]

thank you K&M!!! Much love guys

[@simonfranktamargo4396]

I love you guys so much and though I can't meet you right now, I'll work myself up to become well respected as you guys. For my sake, for the following generation I will inspire, and for dance itself. Thank you for the inspiration

[@dubchung]

Changing the game.

[@MidnightLibrarian88]

I really love this video. Seeing and learning about others' creative process is so enjoyable and inspirational, and as a fellow creative (in a different artform) you have reawakened in me that passion to create. Thank you for filming and sharing this video. Please make more! I so enjoy witnessing the products of your "love-bourne labour."

[@LovingLifeasEmma]

Wow. I can't believe how insightful and impactful this video was to me-- thank you!

[@flygirltv]

I love this so much! Your hard work shows! Bravo!

[@handworks2024]

Ive been watching you guys on TV. Cheering for you. I hope you won in your catagory

[@jacobsimangan7031]

Just another reason why these two are the GOAT

[@tenacity24]

So inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

[@nicolegordon129]

Awesome! I love this look at athletic training for dancers.

[@fattypig88]

Thank you for sharing! we felt your passion

[@taiversimcgrathvolau8570]

beautiful! love you guys and girls...

[@cnvietnduc]

Thank you for this documentary

[@leaalhambra8468]

Dang this hit me! Thanks Keone & Mari for always inspiring us. More power to you! Much love from the Philippines

[@cameronsmith8731]

I loved this. As dancers you guys are a huge inspiration to me and probably thousands of other dancers around the world. I could watch this mini doc like three times 😂

[@vedangi_Sharma7]

Absolutely right Said uncomfortes creates uncommon things Its soo true dancers r athletes too

[@BerryOverDance]

Beyond interesting, really helping as an athletes (and dancer). I really hope you keep getting better and even more creative. #BlessYou

[@m.angelicamorenomolina5205]

Perfect! Thank you :)

[@Chamsaen]

You, guys, are art

[@erinesterhuizen516]

You guys are so inspirational ❤ this really motivates me to do better in dance and stretch my limits

[@xROx]

Props and respect. ✊

[@radarmadrid4868]

Love you guys !!!

[@DanceEdConnect]

Lovvveee this!!!

[@kiyokochanable]

.I already saw you tons of times on dance competitions and really-really enjoy your staff.. Watching this make me wanna train again nd be a better dancer.. Sad that I stopped(not any classes, just self training differents styles) nd I really-really miss the feeling while I was dancing.. I'll work even more hard now after watching this.. Thnks again!!.

[@ChrishendoPage_HXDance]

Yes, yall.. yes, yes, yes, yes... thank you.

[@ToDKhanh]

Thank you for sharing this

[@themagnetigers4351]

Legend ❤️🔥 you are my big big inspiration ❤️

[@sheilaradloff3669]

Amazing🎖

[@BagioDMS]

Woow,great video,i will start working more on the physical side thanks :)

[@Phongvuvo]

Inspiring

[@drinkzcoffee5183]

Exceptional. ♡

[@roynoble8992]

Thank you for motivating others Keone and Mari ^_^

[@akoitongek]

i am so inspired with you guys God bless you

[@Aswinishere]

props to the video maker, nice editing

[@TheMindfr3ak]

bruh... whaaaaaaaaaat, this is next level man

[@gelato270]

Love you

[@essentialcrewecibh1120]

Nice keone an mari is mi idols

[@italiangirl2789]

I love this couple❤❤😚

[@giselam.m1144]

Wow guys you are amazing!! thanks for share this with us!! by the way Keone thankyou sooo much for be BTS' coreographer!!! XD

[@masaagustin]

growth ❤️❤️❤️

[@MBmysterio]

I love this. Can we get more videos like this later?

[@VanessaChoo]

Man i aspire to be like you guys

[@PhilippeGnirt]

Great doc thank you ! Can we know more about your diet?

[@JhassyjasEsplanaTV]

🙏🙏🙏

[@bjbb5164]

So Great! Thanks! Just an fyi, please be careful with high impact activities. [Full hip replacements here.] Add advice for us on this topic? Thanks, again!

[@FranceDaily]

Love it! Where is the facility you train at?

[@suafualau]

I'm upset that DNA video ain't playing! UMG geeeeeetooouuurrrrahhhheeeereeee

[@aeonokwap]

Soooooo when are you guys expecting super dancer kids!!

[@ampworkz22]

ODB jr. is your stretch therapist??! :D

[@Johnnymsw]

I'm not crying, you're crying

[@NinjaGamer820]

How people workout vs how these guys workout

[@fernandodelanuezgarcia3965]

i wish they could come to my country to train me

[@dona1075]

I felt Like I was watching a movie

[@executioncritic4623]

I got a problem with training my body. i want to have that dancer's body which is lean and long but i also want to have the athlete's strength without too much muscle. Let's be real you gotta lose strength if you want a lean and long body not lose a lot of strength but not as much an athlete has. I dance and train calisthenics the same time, i love my strength but don't want the bulky build. I want that Spider-man body type. Only ectomorphs won't have a problem having a bulky build doing both. I'm Kinda similar to Lazar Novovic's body structure though not as lean.

[@Ninjacob00]

Well have you ever heard of "wiry" strength? It's essentially having the lean look but holding lots of strength behind it despite not having as much mass. A perfect example of this is Bruce Lee. So for your training go for the lean build but train your muscles under HIIT or High interval intensity training as well as weight training with negative counts to build strength without looking too bulky

[@executioncritic4623]

Thanks for the suggestion. Will look up on it and give it a try :)

[@TDMMoreThanAMovement]

Jocks think were nerds and nerds think were jocks.

[@debynash1]

K and M, please take Laurent Bourgeois under your wing. He needs to understand the importance of conditioning..!

[@miles24yo]

You can see the results of their training in their "happy" performance. If you watch their "cookies vibe 2014" version it's looks a little more loose. When you watch the wod version. It looks cleanser and more precise. Good job on your hard work!

[@sololay3861]

You guys should have won. And you got robbed. No disrespected to your competition but you guys are way better.

[@x666772]

難怪

[@ajaypaul_dancer]

richest dancers

[@joseloreto1]

I was thinking the same