Ballet Dancer Analyzes: NCT TAEYONG Pt. 1 - How to Build a Dancer | Anatomy of a Dancer EP. 4

#Taeyong #NCT
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Part 2 - • Ballet Dancer Analyzes...
A word of caution: this isn't an actual manual, I just named it this way for dramatic effect. The elements of dance I talk about are end products, not necessarily means to an end. True technical skills are built into the internal logic of your dance genre, and you achieve things like shape through that internal logic. It's built into the formal training.
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FAQ's
1. "How old are you?"
A: 19
2. "Can you analyze _____?"
A: I get this a lot, especially for BTS. Unfortunately, it's most likely I will not analyze anyone outside of NCT. I am an Nctzen only, and the reason I can make these videos is because I'm highly invested in NCT. I've watched hours of their content, and I'm familiar with the way they move. I just don't have the knowledge or the interest to do other people. But it's possible I could do other groups if I am interested enough.
3. Why are all your ballet clips from Russian ballet?
A: There are a variety of reasons, one being copyright. Companies like the Royal Ballet are super strict on copyright (I know from experience). I also like to use Vaganova because (1) I'm a fan, and (2) they're the only school that posts their exams online.
4. "When is the next video coming out?"
A: Whenever it does. I don't have a fixed schedule.
5. Can you slow down? The words go by too fast.
A: I definitely take into consideration the length of time that is needed to read the text, but I have limitations. I edit according to the music and the length of the clips I have. It's a very painstaking process, and sometimes the words don't appear for as long as I would like them to.
6. Do you do any other genres of dance besides ballet.
A: No, I only do ballet. The opinions expressed in my videos come from my discipline (ballet), and may differ from dancers in other genres.
Disclaimer: I am not teacher or a pedagogue; I am merely a student. Therefore, I do not have complete knowledge of a particular methodology, and opinions expressed in these videos may be inaccurate or incorrect. Please consider my analysis with some caution.

[@shakyraindrop]

Is Taeyong a mime? How is Kpop related to Swan Lake? Why does it take me 10 million years to make a video? Find out in the next installment of ANATOMY OF A DANCER: TAEYONG Part 2 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZTVe2iXn52gi6M Greetings my PB&J's, meatball subs, BLT's, and ham hoagies. Your lord has returned. This is something I started last summer, but I was forced to shelve it because of the craziness of school. It's gone through many revisions and remakes. This end product is far different from what I started out with. Personally, I like Part 2 better, but you'll have to wait for that :) Part 2 is also longer, which will make up for how short this vid is. Well, finals week is next week so, if you'll excuse me, I have projects that sorely need my attention. Thank you all for watching! If you would like to add subtitles to this video, feel free to do so! Thank you very much! None of my work is monetized. If you find this content valuable and would like to donate, I've attached a link PayPal: paypal.me/nkt2?locale.x=en_US

[@nad9609]

i'm proud to be a sandwich

[@pororou]

All the best to you!!

[@joyce3003]

I loved this episode! Thank you

[@devakibhagwat6146]

Can't wait, but take your time. The content you create is amazing and obviously needs a lot of time and work to be put into!

[@thefxfestival]

I would like some links to some of the non-NCT videos you used, especially the one with that lady in the green dress and the tap dancing.

[@mon-yi1bw]

you can just see how much people missed and appreciate this series when every single one of the comments is like: "I'VE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS FINALLYYY"

[@coconut1719]

Yes!!!

[@Isabella-on4ve]

this is such a moooood

[@snehaswati]

Yesssss!!!!

[@janecenufer9097]

I know! My first thought was "Oh my goodness they aren't dead!"

[@zakiyasahrazade4227]

IKR!I keep coming back occasionally to see if there's any update.This series is just too good and when I saw the update I was so happy👌😤💖

[@ronim4686]

love how taeyong needs 2 episodes cuz he's THE shit and no one's even denying it anymore

[@vinnysinha2444]

im happy he's finally getting the praise n recognition he deserves taeyong ace of kpop

[@TaliseSnyder]

I think there's something really raw about his dancing where it looks on the edge of being "off" but that's what makes it so engaging and eye catching

[@shakyraindrop]

Yeah, definitely. I’ll touch on this in part 2 ;)

[@atinyzen9937]

@@shakyraindrop You're not a professional dancer. Why do you advertise yourself as one. Stop the series and show us your dancing and credentials.

[@atinyzen9937]

​@Asia Winchester because this person had a twitter account and said so. And because some of her analysis and opinions raised questions and she admitted she doesn't know anything about urban styles like popping&locking and styles of dancing that aren't ballet, while almost no one in NCT is trained in ballet, they trained in hip hop, popping&locking, krumping... I'll say this nicely, since it is her channel, but she said she has little to no interest in urban styles, which was pretty shocking given she's been analyzing these dancers as an "expert" and kpop choreos are more urban. I don't think a non-pro whose knowledge is mostly limited to ballet, and her interest is too, should be making videos analyzing dancers whose styles she doesn't know and letting fans who know nothing about dance take her word as gospel. It should at least be a disclaimer with every video or part of her analysis. Most dance reactors and youtubers expose their experience and level of knowledge in their videos regularly, or have introduction videos talking about their background, sometimes their favorite styles (so people know their biases), and other useful facts. it's common even by long term pros: they want the audience to know about their level of expertise as well as limitations, since most kpop fans aren't dancers and will take the word of anyone as an expert it's useful. I don't know if this is deliberate but almost everyone who watches these thinks the videos are from a pro and somewhat acquainted with the dance styles these idols use which isn't the case. You did. Think about it, it can contain something incorrect or be narrowed because of a lack of knowledge and people will still take it as fact. Most reactors and youtubers tend to mention their background for that reason. I watch a lot of them and they say it: who's a pro, who has a dance studio or teaches, what their training is if they're still a student, they constantly mention their gaps in knowledge when a dancer does something that's not their field of expertise!, they sometimes talk about their biases in kpop or what type of movements they like, that's very useful because dance is not objective, there is a subjective component and it's great to talk about it.

[@wwitheredpetals]

anyways please don’t respond to atiny zen’s comment, they may be a troll

[@clue6719]

atiny zen she clearly has an understanding when it comes to dance and if you just can’t believe her then don’t. Please stop wasting your time on a video that is made for fun and move on from it and watch something else.

[@dawn3589]

Lol even his choreographer said Taeyong is as good as the choreographers

[@QuynhNguyen-zo9ev]

He won a lot of another trainees to debut at Center. No one can debates him. His visual, charisma and talent 👍🏻

[@kimchiireoke2990]

“EVEN IF YOU CAN’T SEE HIS FACE, YOU CAN IDENTIFY HIM.” That’s the perfect statement that describes Taeyong. His name is at everyone’s mouth. You heard it somewhere. The talk of the generation. Even though it was to hate or to praise him, either way that talk about him. He broke the stereotype of the ‘talentless-visual’ of the group, even the ‘SM-are-just-pretty-face-idols’. His rapping, writing and dancing skills are something new. You couldn’t help but to like him. Or if you didn’t like him, at least you know his name. When he dance, you couldn’t help but to notice him like your eyes were being pulled by his magnetic energy. He and the whole NCT brought something on our plates that we’ve never tasted before. He was unmatched. We couldn’t compare him to anybody. Yes, there are a lot of talented idols out there. But there is something he have that you couldn’t find to anyone. He is unique, a performer, build by hardships, efforts and vigorous action repeated in who knows how many hours. He’s a combination and a contradiction. The Stallion of the 4th Generation.

[@wabi-sabi5621]

I absolutely agree with your comment. Before NCT I was not interested in any other groups or even artists. I only enjoyed their music. I was new to k-pop but I didn't find any of the groups I had discovered worth stanning. But I found NCT in a video called 'hardest choreographies of kpop'. The choreo was of black on black. I was like woah. I have to check out this group. When I watched the video of bob I could see no one but Taeyong. Maybe it was also because of his flaming red hair but his moves and his gaze were just asking to be watched. Then I watched boss, where I noticed Lucas, and baby don't stop. I found out that Taeyong was the leader. Then I started to learn about the other members too. It was so fun learning about everyone of them. They are all so different and talented. NCT is the first group or artist that I have ever stanned and I thank Taeyong and also Lucas for getting me here♡.

[@kimchiireoke2990]

wabi- sabi You’re right! I started liking kpop when I was still in 6th grade, 2008 and I stan BigBang and Bigbang only for the past 10 years. But when they all got in military and shit happened, I was so bored and didn’t find any group worth stanning like how I stan Bigbang. But then I’ve stumbled on the 7th Sense and my first reaction was “who tf are these guys?” and my body got goosebumps. They are something that I’ve never saw before and as time pass, they’ve became more and more ahead of their time. It’s so sad that they’re somehow not so popular when I went to Korea last year (the saleslady in Myeongdong told me) and I am so happy that they are starting to be recognized by their own sound and style. I am proud to be their fan because I KNOW TO MYSELF I GOT EXPENSIVE TASTE!

[@ra7il4728]

he really is leading the performers of the 4th generation... he’s such a talented idol... and to think that he joined by singing the national anthem, and he thought the big 3 were kbs, sbs, and mbc

[@justazy597]

@@kimchiireoke2990 im a multistan since 2012. Ive been in many fandoms but NCT is just so different that since debut up until now they're still my ult group. Ive also stanned Ateez and ACE(newer ones) but nahh i couldn't keep up. I cant join in a new fandom because of NCT, i just keep coming back to them and cant help to compare them with other groups. And Taeyong... Taeyong is one of a kind like perfect idol, an artist. His visuals are just a bonus because he's a total package. I dont know why this boy also gets so much hate

[@zmz7795]

Pretty sure he’s 3rd gen

[@xiaoxinli4088]

I love the instrumental of Simon Says when you were explaining how Taeyong basically reinvented, or rebirthed himself as a dancer. It was suspenseful, yet showed the tremendous amount of potential that Taeyong possessed. Taeyong’s story of reinvention is awe inspiring and I’m glad that you touched upon that.

[@zeddy2284]

^

[@turquoisebirb]

I think it's worth noting that Taeyong, consciously or unconsciously, seems to know that he moves dynamically, especially in comparison to the others. From the videos we have of them (NCT 127) practicing together, we know that Taeyong makes certain noises to represent how he moves. It's as if he's trying to explain why and how he moves, but words don't quite cut it. I used to think that he used to noises to help him remember the moves, and maybe he does that as well, but after watching this, I think he also uses noise that sound similar to the way he's trying to move. Like shaky raindrop says, he's taking pictures of how he wants to move, and conveying them into reality. And it's both cool and adorable to watch.

[@cyninshadows7041]

Taeyong not only was NOT a dancer when he was recruited, he was not a rapper...either...though he has become one of the best in Kpop & you almost cannot separate his rapping FROM his dancing for ALL his performance elements are so interwoven. Nor does Taeyong rap in the same "classic" style his rap partner Mark so brilliantly does...just as Taeyong does not dance in the same style as those he trained with do. Also very interesting to bring up Taeyong's...noises...(there are twitter accts to catalog them) particularly in reference to his dancing. Because Taeyong doesn't exactly...sing...like SM singers do even though he is a designated "vocalist" but he certainly does VOCALIZE in an extraordinary way which makes his adlibs so fresh & effective. He endlessly entertains himself (and us) with his sounds. You put it well when you say "words don't quite cut it" when he tries to communicate his choreography but somehow the noises...do. Like the variety & velocity in his moves, there seems to be no limits to his, as you say, adorable critter like barks purrs tweets clicks pops and clops that escape from Taeyong with no apparent thought or translation. He is able to employ this wordless vocabulary to convey his INTENTIONS to his fellow dancers who, by now, are fairly fluent in...Taeyong.

[@shakyraindrop]

Yes, many dancers use weird noises to help them describe how to move. Sometime's they can get carried away with it. Ballet and modern choreographer Wayne McGregor is notorious for having his own special "Wayne McGregor noises."

[@cottonclouds]

i think taeyong is very aware of how he moves. 127 did a reaction to a fan cover contest for cherry bomb and taeyong mentioned how the people who had to cover his role must have knee pain. he's probably very aware that his style is very unique and hard to replicate

[@shirubaraion4560]

@@cyninshadows7041 Taeyong is renown for his dancing -- and deservedly so, but he would rarely be placed among the *world class* rappers in K-pop (BTS, Monsta X, SKZ, more) who are all well known and well respected for their talents in that area of expertise.

[@halfjade]

i'm not only in love with this series, but how shaky raindrop is so skilled in molding phrases and technical terms into very beautiful prose in order to highlight the striking traits and dancing qualities of any nct member being discussed. there's just something about the descriptions and overall script that appeals to me

[@rawanfarouq509]

YES THANK YOU FOR PUTTING IT INTO WORDS

[@halfjade]

@@rawanfarouq509

[@teacher-Eri]

Agree

[@mon-yi1bw]

I WAS LITERALLY JUST REWATCHING YUTA'S ANALYSIS BECAUSE I MISSED THIS SERIES SO MUCH AND THEN I GOT THIS NOTIFICATION HHHNNGGGGGGG

[@553zz]

same aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@MyvIsLove2]

OMG SAME????

[@reinvill1841]

Why am I the same?

[@astrumandroda9970]

mon eri zen same here!

[@julianadelemos9362]

S A M E

[@veronica-jz2dh]

"he can make choreography look unplanned, as if he were making the steps up on the spot" omg i felt that" that's exactly how i would define his dancing. he's smooth but very energetic at the same time, he makes it seem like he's dancing naturally as if every movement was born from music. he's one of the best performers out there, sm hit the jackpot with him

[@maryicanteven2355]

they got him to join by offering him bread, apparently 😂💀 he was really destined to shine in sm ent

[@camarynr11]

I love how you took the time to explain the basics of dance to then better show what makes Taeyong so amazing. Taeyong has this very specific style that I've never seen anyone else have. Ten is an amazing dancer because his movements are always smooth and perfect, there's beauty in his every move, while Taeyong's movements are so sharp and like you said, he always makes obvious angles with his body. Instead of being graceful and smooth like Winwin, Taeyong is intense and every move is unpredictable. I really love watching his freestyles because every move is unexpected, even though he always does the same style, it always feels new and mesmerizing.

[@camarynr11]

The only other dancer I've seen that makes sharp moves is Minghao from Seventeen. He moves gracefully despite all of his sharp movements. I don't think I've seen any other dancer make such sharp movements look good other than Minghao and Taeyong.

[@beaninaulson5133]

as a theatre actor, I can say that when Taeyong dances, he kinds of tells the story and portray the meaning of the song through his movements. In acting, one must always remember to make the scene look more natural and spontaneous than something that has been practiced over and over again, to put it simply, you should make it look on the spot, while also adding some adlibs on your movements so as to avoid being too stiff and to put more personality in your character. This can be observed when Taeyong dances which makes it more intriguing to the audience to the point where they're kind of hanging on to his movements, anticipating what's next. Great analysis!

[@jsuh4747]

Taeyong is insanely talented and Hardworking how TF he learned everything at the age of 20 wtf

[@flibortal4707]

Taeyong is such an artist. You can see it in his dancing, his rapping, his physical art, and even with his vocals and production despite not indulging in them often. He finds a link between all the aspects of his creativity and that's really what I admire in him. You can see a clear consistency in style, shaped out and perfectly unique, between all his mediums. As Mr. Worldwide Handsome once said to Namjoon, I really love TY's sexy brain.

[@TyTrack_127]

? Jin said that to Namjoon once I didnt know that

[@flibortal4707]

TyTrack ya its in one of the american interviews :)

[@acat6287]

flibortal do you have a link? My multifandom heart wants to see this.

[@Kiki-vd3sy]

Jin said he loved Namjoons sexy brain ,not TY`s...

[@TyTrack_127]

@@Kiki-vd3sy i think so too They dont know Taeyong as a person i guess Only from stages

[@carmen-fresa]

"taeyong is mesmerizing to watch" mood

[@ember6814]

Taeyong is one of my favorite dancers in the whole kpop industry. He's just so fascinating and makes you want to watch him dance forever. It's surprising to me how many ppl still don't acknowledge his dancing skills the way they should.

[@kozicmo]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR ANOTHER ONE OF THESE FOR SO LONG FINALLY

[@МарияПетрова-ъ6н]

Yes!

[@iknowfacebutidontknowname5322]

SAAAAAAAME

[@sage5515]

Yesss

[@KikiMikk]

YESSSSSS

[@ra7il4728]

SAMEEE I CANT BELIEVE ITTT

[@mayisha.c]

he really went from no experience in dancing, to arguably one of the best dancers in the kpop industry

[@pororou]

I was so ecstatic when I saw this in my notification. I wasn't expecting the next analysis to be Taeyong, and there are two parts! Much to say towards such an impeccable dancer. One part that I absolutely like from this analysis is when you brought up about dynamics. You managed to explain thoroughly and clearly, it was exactly what I feel when I see Taeyong dancing, it was as if music possessed his body and he cannot stop dancing!! I feel like I learnt a lot of new information from today's analysis. You really did such a great job in explaining. Thank you!

[@pineapplekiwis2710]

Samee

[@karstinevillahermosa6813]

One thing i can say, Taeyong absorbs the music in his body and his movements demand attention.

[@helloctober15]

You started it with Switch and now im overflowing with tears. Taeyong really is a definition of hard work. He really tells us to have hope and have pride. He told us that we are all have our own time to shine and he proved that. Im so happy that he never let go of what he loves eventhough he got so many hates and scandals before his debut and even until now. Lee Taeyong, you really are a great human!

[@iexoticcraft]

Taeyong has a powerful gift, he just never knew how to unlock it

[@hayleybrajcic925]

For me, there was always a confusing aspect to Taeyong’s dancing. It seemed almost sporadic and I didn’t know if it was intentional or not. I knew he was a good dancer but this helped me see just how good of a dancer he really is. These Anatomy of a Dancer videos are some of my favourites EVER. The quality is so good, it’s clear to see they’re not rushed or put together hurriedly. Thank you so much for them

[@Kim-qe8ri]

No wonder 95% of first-time viewers of NCT content always pick out Taeyong. His movements are completely one with the music. It's like he's living and breathing through the interpretation. Usually I'm more drawn to fluidity, eg. Like the amazing Taemin, but TY is the first dancer with a sharper style that I've favoured. There was always something jarring to his dancing, I mean this in the best way possible ans frankly it confused me, but I was also magnetically drawn to him all the time. He's so interesting and intriguing to watch, and his style is not imitable because it's directly linked to his character. There's so much complexity to him in general that he's just so fascinating to me. Also love that there's a clip of Giselle. Natalia is my favourite ballet dancer 💕

[@daysjours]

Like you I favor Taemin. To me Taemin is heavenly. What I love about Taeyong is that he is pure Id (look up Freudian theory). He seems to be instinct incarnate - there is a rawness about his dancing and he puts his signature on everything he does -- he makes it his alone. He was absolutely born to perform. I got to see him in person. He's the most joyful presence on the stage.

[@Kim-qe8ri]

@@daysjours Sorry for replying late, but I'm so jealous! I hope I get to do the same 💚

[@taeminfan9564]

Me too i love Taemin but i think Taeyong is insanely talented as Taemin that's why i really really like him...but it was his voice which attracted me in" baby don't stop.".. Can't believe when people say they hate his rap and favor Mark... I agree Mark has flow and he is really good but Taeyong has versality..he plays with his vocal and bring something different everytime and i insanely favor his slow rap with his deep voice....

[@cottonclouds]

taeyong is one of those few idols i absolutely can't imagine being anything other than a performer. even back in 2016, when i watched the 7th sense for the first time and didn't even know who he was, i immediately had that feeling.

[@eg6243]

When you began talking about shape, I started making a lot of connections to art. When a beginning artist is learning how to draw anatomy, references that have a clear line of action are encouraged to be used. By this I mean if you can draw a line that clearly pinpoints the body's movement, you know the reference is good. Poses without a clear silhouette or line of action tend to look stiff and uncharismatic. I know dance and drawing don't have many connections to the naked eye alone, but watching videos like this really make me see some of the threads that connect the two, and it's super interesting. I love these videos so so much, keep up the amazing work!!

[@oiragu]

Right! I was also thinking the same. I remember he mentioned once that his favorite subject at school was Art, and that made me realize a lot of things. He's been training his eyes considering his love for art, training them to be able to point out things one wouldn't generally notice. If you compare those who have no interest in art and those who do, you'll probably realize that those who practice art have sharper eyes, they can pinpoint details easily and understand shapes better. This is all related to dancing, watching others dance and sucking in all the information and details of their movements and postures, it all makes sense. He's pretty good at dancing partially because of his interest in art which helped him view dancing as a piece of art he wants to get inspired from, in my opinion.

[@nominculture9320]

As a design student who grew up painting and somebody who has spent years learning dance, I completely agree. Dancers and artists have a lot more in common than people think. Both have a really good sense of shape, form and space as they rely on using these for expressing their thoughts and ideas

[@eg6243]

rara I forgot the fact that he likes to make artwork, but you’re totally right! Taeyong’s talent is out of this world 💕💕

[@jang2386]

Beautiful comment

[@lunarnabi6972]

I swear for a dancer that got drawn to kpop because of the choreography & high quality performers, this analysis of specific dancers & how they define/express & expand what it means to be a "dancer" is fantastic. This series is so well done! Its quite similar to what I would like to make my focus (the analysis of what makes a dancer) if I am to go on to grad school for choreography.

[@amythompson931]

The comparison between Taeil and Taeyong was really helpful to me. It articulated very clearly why I think some dancers are so great, and others are just okay, even if they're technically performing the same dance. It's like Taeil is dancing /to/ the music, but Taeyong and the music are flowing around and through each other. I'm no dancer, but I do like to watch great dancers. Thank you for a great analysis, and I'm really looking forward to part 2!

[@coolgirl312]

I have to say. I LOVE how you put these together. You really break down all the little things and not only explain it in a way that makes sense but also show examples and contrasts to help us non-dancers understand and overall its a very entertaining ans interesting video to watch. I was worried you abandoned this series since its been so long but please take all the time you need and keep spreading this amazing knowledge. My bias or not, I thoroughly enjoy these :)

[@rachel_wang]

Damn taeyong so powerful he can’t even be fit into one video

[@pinksisters2874]

"As if dance is as natural to him as breathing" couldn't agree more!

[@ashm003]

I really love that you not only analyze taeyong, but you explain each fundamental of dance so that we can all understand how you arrived at your conclusion for taeyong and to better appreciate dancing in general. When I dance, I forget to keep in mind what shapes I'm making and I'm subconsciously switching up the dynamics. By learning about and seeing visuals of these important parts of dancing, it really helps me understand what I should look out for when I dance. One of my favorite things about dancing is that every dancer has their own persona/style when they dance. No two dancers are exactly the same and so that makes the story they convey with their moves even more unique. When I watch taeyong dance, there's a very distinct style thats different than any other dancer I've seen. His style is so magnetic that even if you want to focus on others, if taeyong is in the frame you're immediately drawn to him. He was born to be a performer. Thank you for this!

[@katina4282]

The quality of these analysis videos of yours is *chef’s kiss* like DAMN the complexity of your videos plus the amount of effort and research you put into each of them is just so astonishing. I really respect what you put into your videos and PLEASE keep these little art pieces coming our way 😩

[@belly850]

have you ever published a book in your field of study before? you are such an amazing writer!! i literally get goosebumps at how well you articulate that taeyong is a good dancer and pick apart every element.

[@tyongf_nctzen7667]

Taeyong is an unparalleled dancer, that is why he can stand against the top dancers in the industry.( he is unique and unpredictable when he dance ) That's why we considered him as one of the best dancers in the industry. Your video is lovely btw. I really want to show this to NCTzen who are sleeping on Taeyong's talent just because of his face and how SM favoured him (jealousy). As expected hardwork pays off!!!! I am looking forward to pt.2 Thank you for spending so much time on Taeyong.( I understand you, because he really has too much to offer )

[@nicorobinzzz]

I just cannot believe he only started dancing at 18 yet he's this good at his age. The way he dances make it look so natural, as if it was something he was doing his entire life but surprinsigly he only started few years ago.

[@markly5460]

I WAS WAITING FOR TAEYONG MY BIAS THE HOLY GOD OF CHARISMA YASSSSSSS

[@nct127cherrybomb8]

Many dancers and well known choreographers praised Taeyong's dance style but yours are the best. Taeyong is an extraordinary dancer. He makes you follow him even though he is not the center but he still the center of attention. Looking forward to part2. You got a subscriber ❤️

[@GalaktischerHirnsauger]

Damn she did taeyong ! Arguably Ncts most important dancer ! She didn't even mention his freestyle and choreography abilities haha. Taeyong just has so much to offer

[@akonakonakon4714]

I can see, feel, hear, taste, and smell his moves. Very much alive and no point of boredom

[@DivineWaffless]

I legit panicked when I saw the notification and hit my head on the wall lmao Worth it Edit: Okay I've learned more from this video in almost 12 minutes than in years of school

[@ferdiaz5958]

being a dancer myself and seeing so much representation and meaning in our dances is just so overwhelming, dance to me is like breathing, it's natural and music is just fuel to force my body to express what the music and i are feeling... Is just pure gold thanks for making this incredible videos ps: english is not my first language pls forgive me for the errors

[@daysjours]

Be proud of your English. You express yourself better than most Americans!

[@Kiai290043]

Raw but sophisticated, that's what I thought about his dancing style.

[@BananaMilk127]

THE QUEEN HAS RETURNED!!!

[@confusedmulfand5100]

I always amazed by Taeyong's dance, his movement is very attractive to watch, the sharpness movement of him really satisfying to watch

[@emilychengg]

THE FACT THAT I MYSELF IS A BALLET DANCER IN TRAINING AND I SHARE NEARLY ALL THE SAME THOUGHTS WITH YOU IS CRAZY!!! WHAT YOU SAID IN THE VIDEO IS LITERALLY WHAT I THINK ABOUT A LOT WHEN I WATCH TAEYONG DANCE

[@ss-dz8uf]

What do you think about Haechans dancing?

[@emilychengg]

@@ss-dz8uf I think he is a very smart dancer that can dance efficiently like how Shaky Raindrop has mentioned in the video. Like look at his jumps and how he uses plie to achieve a higher jump seemingly effortlessly. I also think his dancing is like fluid. Look at his lines and posture, his lines are continuous, just like extending our arms and legs in ballet. Also in Black On Black, he has to do a tour, which is that jump with a spin in the air. If you slow it down, you can see how he uses a spot so he can maintain his balance and maintain a straight body when spinning in the air. His dancing is so mesmerizing to watch uwu i love him.

[@jasminekong5463]

Yassss I agreeee

[@yojoishere]

why I started to cry at the end? I feel so proud of him and thankful to him but also sad that I will never be this good at anything. Taeyong is truly more than human. Hope he's going to see this.

[@joyce3003]

He shows how talent is fostered through hard work and determination!

[@reselynmagauay3073]

He is inspiration to everyone.

[@jojo.joanna]

"He can make choreography look unplanned" This is my favorite line of the entire video. I learned so much once again; thank you so much for the tremendous effort you put into this series. I really love your pacing, presentation, editing, examples, even song choice! 💚

[@zennlotus]

Taeyong is such an amazing dancer. He has inborn talents of a dancer I honestly thought he started dancing since a young age and not at 18 yo. The fluidity, flexibility, the grace in strong and precise execution is amazing. I'm so proud of him ❤️ he's born for the stage, truly.

[@patriciareforma822]

that small “take it away, bread boy” before jaehyun started dancing at 3:41 sRSLY HAD ME WHEEZING

[@somsom3419]

I can never take my eyes off him when he dances and I'm glad I'm about to find out why

[@ratuzella8993]

So many idol have a handsome face, good dance, fashionable but Taeyong have special different skill he's born to be an idol he's handsome,talented,chraming, good leader he's the best dancer in era

[@strbrrydrgn]

I've been waiting for this video ever since you started the series. People seriously need to pay more attention to Taeyong's dancing, he is an absolute mastermind with his movements and he has incredible potential to surpass everyone at SM.

[@darlenepat4404]

"TAEYONG" NCT'S PILLAR

[@kevdelune]

tHE WAY I SCREAMED- THANK YOU

[@maedelynmagboo2305]

That fact that Taeyong's video needs part two made me wonder how good he really is in dancing.

[@iseetheWAYVision]

I SCREAMED SO LOUD WHEN THIS SHOWED UP IN MY NOTIFS!! I seriously love your videos.

[@KevtheRev84]

I'm first a tap dancer and second a Kpop dancer (for fun) and you just combined my two favorite dancers from two completely different styles in one video...never thought that would happen!

[@laufeyloverrr]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR SO LONG FOR THIS 😭😭

[@mara4099]

Taeyong moves beautifully with the beat that I find it mesmerizing. The analysis was very informative and on point.

[@bluewhale3917]

I'm not a professional so, my statements just based on my preference. Ten, Winwin, Jisung, Mark are great, but for me Taeyong is the best dancer in NCT. The way he always add little touch here and there, the way his body look really "alive" when he moves, his sharp moves, the way he always look really enjoy the dances and HIS EXPRESSION OMG. All of that really scream ATTENTION. I can't help but focused my eyes on him only. Hmm, I can't really describe it all well~ 😑

[@MissAnglewolf]

He's no where near as graceful as Winwin nor as fluid or expressive as Ten. he as a long way to go before gets to Ten's level.

[@bluewhale3917]

@@MissAnglewolf That's why I said that my statement just based on my preference. I'm not a professional who really know about graceful, fluid level or exact technic in dance. So if you said he still so far from Ten's level because of graceful and fluidity, it's okay, maybe in professional eyes that's a fact, so I don't want to argue because I don't really understand about that too. For me, when they dance together, my focus was immediately fixed to Taeyong. The way he often add little touch in his dance, his expression that looked like really enjoy the dance, his aura that scream performer too. He really make me wanna get up and dance along, the thing that I don't feel when I see Ten or Winwin dance. That's why I said, for me, he is the best in NCT. Is that wrong if I stated my opinion like that? Remembering how Ten started dance at 5 and Winwin who alumnus of a dance school, meanwhile Taeyong just started learn when he was 18 years old with harsh comment that 'he will not make it' by his dance teacher, yes I believe he still have many things to learn and offer in the future. Thank you for your input~

[@SnowDropSteph]

I get you. He has a unique stage presence and style of dancing which makes you watch him more than the technical dancers. The way he moves his body is very unconventional and it makes him stand out. He reminds me of Taemin in that way. Taemin's moves are not that difficult but it is difficult to do the way Taemin does it.

[@syimato]

@@MissAnglewolf well that is kinda obvious when Winwin is majored in classical dancing which makes him graceful and Ten has learn a lot of dancing background. But when it comes to Taeyong, he basically has ZERO knowledge when he first joined. That makes him remarkable as he was apart of SMRookies dance line up and now one of the main dancers in NCT. Even choreographers, idols and other dancers praises him. When he is on stage/performing, like it or not he will caught ur attention. That is why he is amazing.

[@fa-ie9es]

SleepyDoodle ok wincity unclench this is a taeyong video

[@zhangyixingscatnamedcat5784]

Basically, Taeyong is art

[@lyss5302]

I SCREAMED WHEN I SAW THIS let the dance analysis begin huhuhu

[@pinkgangsta6157]

Why I love SM idols because each of them have strong character. Dancer Taeyong too.

[@tammie8762]

i just wanted to say that during the segment about shape, as a artist who draws human bodies every day, it is EXACTLY how i view it. i have to always keep in mind of the dynamic, gesture, overall feel and shape of the pose. just wanted to point that out hehe ^^~ btw, i love the way you format your videos and the way you describe things. its clear as day that youre passionate about this art form and i respect that! cant wait for part 2 :D

[@squid1804]

"We find meaning in the potentiality of change." This I so true and a great quote. It can be connected to many different things in our life. I just wanted to highlight the creator's very wise words.

[@brightmoonwol96]

This content is just..god tier, mesmerizing and so educative; as a painter for so many years I never thought of how every basic I've learned connects in such a beautiful manner to dancing. Truly in awe, not only are you an incredible observer but the way you communicate your observations and teach us and make it interactive is just incredible. Keep it up!

[@coolbluepenguin9133]

I can’t believe you used Gene Kelly’s dancing from Singin’ in the Rain!! I was not expecting that!

[@shakyraindrop]

And Cyd Charisse!

[@Hc-ks4sl]

I SCREAMED WHEN I SAW THIS!! Taeyong is personally one of my fav dancers so I am glad to see your analysis on him!! Thank you for your hard work

[@ratuzella8993]

I love watching Taeyong dance and my body feels like wanna move like him

[@c.hlorine]

I have to say, I never really comment on videos but I feel this intense need to let you know that this is legit my favourite series on youtube. I was so excited for a new video, and it's on one of my biases, so this makes me really happy. The editing and research in these are SO good, I have no words to describe how the video makes me feel. I love this so much. Can't wait for the next one!

[@tifzu_]

*Taeyong Is Such A Talented Artist. You’re Eyes Are Always On Him When NCT Preforms. He’s Like A Magnet. I Can Already Imagine How Amazing His Future Is Going To Be. Taeyong Is Talented Af. He Always Works Hard For Everything. His Future Is Bright Whether People Like It Or Not. Stan Lee Taeyong!*

[@daysjours]

You write like Donald Trump Where Every Thing Is Capped. Why? Bizarre.

[@tifzu_]

daysjours I type like that sometimes. Idk I like how it looks.

[@daysjours]

@@tifzu_ I was being snarky. But the most awful president does that too so I have bad reaction :-)

[@tifzu_]

daysjours It’s okay don’t worry. I honestly never noticed he typed like this💀

[@daysjours]

@@tifzu_ Youre a good person and he's not, hahahaha. Be well and be safe!

[@meisheet]

I just wanna say im a proud subscriber and viewer of your channel. The way you articulate your words gets me thinking about how i can improve as a dancer myself; how to make the routine more appealing as a *dance*, and not just a combination of steps

[@ukiyo_bug4829]

Taeyong is one of the dancer I look up to most because he wasn't great in the beginning but now he is so amazing and unique with dancing

[@monicar4721]

THANK YOU FOR CONTINUING THIS SERIES

[@yongs701]

I CANT BELIEVE YOU CAME BACK WITH A TAEYONG ANALYSIS !!! i wasn’t ready for the video to end it literally left me wanting more. can’t wait for part 2 🥺

[@anabensoi5511]

Yuta's analysis literally appeared on my recommendations yesterday and today there's a new video 😆 thank you so much for your work, your videos are captivating 😍

[@sonya5395]

this is the most interesting, engaging, well made youtube video i've watched in so so long. when it ended, i was shocked it was just over 10 minutes- i felt like i had just sat through a documentary. everything from the transitions to new sections (the art of re-invention omg), the examples and parallels drawn - that ballet performance !!! and the comparison between taeil and taeyoung - just came across as so professional and ridiculously well crafted. 'unpredictabilty is engaging: monotony is not' will defintely swimming in my mind for a long time. i loved your phrasing and how well you explained things. i wasn't even planning on clicking on this video. i dont dance, i dont stan nct,,, or bgs in general but this was just enthralling (??) from start to end. this really made my day

[@somethingasian5955]

I was literally just rewatching winwins video this morning omg thank you for this series I’m in no way a dancer lmao but these are so educational and interesting and make me see so much more in the way the members are dancing Haechan became my bias during the Simon says era bc of his personality and I loved the way he dances, I felt like he was such an underrated dancer, but you pointed out what makes him such a great dancer in his vid In winwins video, you really made me appreciate his dancing. I honestly didn’t like winwins style at first, and when I whenever I would watch the lovely dance video, I only ever focused on ten. But now I can’t tear my eyes away from winwin in that vid his dancing is beautiful In yutas you made me understand his dancing style, which with my no knowledge of dance, I did notice was unique compared to the others. And now with this video, it completely makes sense why people myself included always focus on taeyong when watching dance practice videos. It’s not just cuz of his attractive face but bc his dance style just demands attention. Thank you so much for this series 💕 patiently waiting for part 2 and for other nct members videos

[@skylerdevinraleigh3447]

Bruh I'm an artist and I have no intentions of dancing but your videos help me draw dancing people better. I guess it's true what they say - you can learn from literally anything. Thank you so much, dear creator. Kudos to you.

[@joyce3003]

I just realised this is part 1- I am DOWN for part 2!

[@ikerostocaelsol]

How he inspires me is unbelievable.

[@westvirginia111]

same omfg.

[@bubblegumplastic]

I'M SO EXCITED YOU'RE DOING TAEYONG

[@ed208]

He could hold his ground against the industry's most respected dancers/idols... Like literally, it can't get anymore respectable then the duo that is Kai and Taemin...

[@Rosy_0777]

When I first started watched nct the first person who caught my eye was taeyong, and not just because he is in the center a lot during their choreographies, but you just naturally kinda get pulled to him. When I first saw him I have to admit I thought he was just that popular pretty face who gets by because of his visual, but now I see that is CLEARLY not the case. (Also he’s adorable af ☺️ but I still can’t decide if I’m a soft or hard stan 😂) He’s not my bias, but I know exactly what people are saying when they say “If taeyong isn’t your bias he’s your bias.” 😂

[@haeflower1484]

I periodically check back in for these because they're legitimately the best analysis videos ive seen. no sugarcoating, actual technical language to describe what each member does well. a lot of the time you just hear generic statements that I feel like anyone who watches nct for long enough can realize. these actually help me understand the technique and see the beauty of each members dance. thank you SO much!!!!!!!!

[@froukevds]

i absolutely LOVE how you used singin' in the rain as a reference. it's a relatively popular movie despite it's age, but nobody seems to be talking about gene and cyd's romance anymore. it was so fiery, almost making the actual story a bit underwhelming. (no offense to the wonderful debbie reynolds)

[@jaelak8980]

Man I feel like I’m getting a better understanding of dance and becoming a better dancer just by watching your videos

[@lamilagrosa3412]

Ok. This has got to be one of the best videos on yt! I was drawn in to NCT bcuz of Taeyong's dynamic and eye catching dancing. He is truly extraordinary. A pleasure to watch. Thank you for this!

[@AkiraOoOhinata]

Apart from being amazed once again for NCT range and Taeyong's incredible ability of expression, I really have to praise you for your ability of observation and for allowing people to notice how talented NCT is. Certainly, the best series of analysis out there, you really know how to centre the attention, in a topic most of us don't know about and even make it easy to understand. The rich but simple explanation together with the engaging editing, makes palpable that you are someone with an artistic background and that you know what you are talking about. Honestly, congratulations!

[@Xeniaphoses]

I've said this before, but as a ballet dancer myself, this is soooo enjoyable to watch and I'm OBSESSED.

[@realindream]

good job, I feel you are taking Taeyong as a model to explain what are features of Dance

[@Ava-fo3gc]

oh my gosh do any other ballet dancers get excited about the examples used? Like Sara Mearns, Sergei Polunin, Vaganova Ballet (not in this video though), they're all so incredibly talented and perfect examples of using good technique.

[@permanentresidentofneocity8136]

Uri hardworking and multitalented leader TY, we're so proud of you. I'm glad he's getting the recognition he deserve. Dont push urself too hard and please take care of urself, Taeyongie

[@pameladonozo7966]

what can i say? a talented group also attracts talented fans. really really a solid contribution to the fandom. thank you so much for existing!!!!!!

[@Gaengar]

Wow taeyong is really the perfect idol any company would dream of. Untapped potential that can be molded into the industry’s standard.

[@LegendaryFroggy]

I just wanted to sincerely thank you for all the information you've taught me but especially with this video. I'm a dancer of 7 years now with little classical training, so I really cannot thank you enough for opening up my understanding of dance. I'm an Urban dancer so, while I can "feel out" what makes these dancers so good, I could never really pinpoint the fundamental concepts. Thanks to these videos, I now have a much deeper understanding of the things I look at and look for, and even things to consider with myself as I improve as well. Not to get all weirdly sentimental or heavy or anything, but your videos have been some of the greatest inspiration and motivation to improve my craft and artistry and renewed my interest and love for the art. You've taught me a lot just with this one video and i just wanted to sincerely thank you for that! I'm looking forward to your next one!

[@lunaelii]

as someone who’s never been taught basics in dancing, like structures and shapes and dynamics, i appreciated this very much! i love dancing with my whole heart but don’t have a place where i can learn the information you’ve given. thank you for helping out this dance student so i can be a better teacher for myself is basically what i’m saying :’) can’t wait for next episode