SYTYCD - Melissa & Ade - Adult Contemporary Dance Powerful

[@hishelpingheart3180]

I love the younger years of Sytycd!! One of my favorite seasons.❤

[@twilightblue8566]

The early years of SYTYCD had so many memorable and unforgettable dances and this is one of them. Her ballet training added so much to the choreography.

[@BlinkinFirefly]

Totally agree. Such a perfect pairing, and the message is beautiful and sad. I come back to this every year

[@mindikruse6938]

Truly one of the best partnerships on the show. I miss seeing them dance together.😢💖 Ade was always every bit as beautiful as Melissa. 💞

[@davidwood8296]

I am not a dancer. I am not a lover of classical music. I can't sing. I can't draw. I am probably one of the least artistic people in the world. I only saw this because my wife asked me to watch it one night. What I am though is a person who appreciates beauty. Who appreciates excellence. Who appreciates perfection. I remember being overwhelmed with emotion when I saw this the first time even though I had never lost anyone close to me because of cancer. I realized that the emotion I felt wasn't from sharing a familiar experience, but from the combination of the choreography and the dancers' performance being able to project those emotions onto me.I still come here to watch this video from time to time, and it always affects me the same way. I'm not ashamed to say that I cry like a baby, especially when seeing the face of the choreographer when Mia is talking. Seeing her struggle to get through her critique because of how close to home this subject was, and to see Tyce Diorio struggle to keep it together while watching her is so heart-wrenching.This will always be something that I'm drawn to, because of how beautiful it is on so many levels.

[@casswashwash1070]

Thats not classical music but i agree

[@JoyceLim87]

Same.

[@roccomorano663]

Your comment is art ❤

[@davidwood8296]

​@@roccomorano663 Thank you. That's one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me online. ❤

[@roccomorano663]

So my name is Nichole and Rocco is my husband, that was me using his KZbin account because I don't have one if my own. But your words were perfectly stated, and beautiful. I loved this show and like you said you know beauty when you see it. I'm not a dancer/singer/poet either... But this show gave me such an appreciate for not only how music can touch us, but paired with the chorography and how hard these dancers work to look so effortless is amazing. I'm not sure if you've seen it.. but check out "Gravity" it's another powerful piece. ❤😊

[@hiloveabbey]

Nigel was in no way joking when he said this is one of the most memorable pieces. Almost 10 years later, and this piece came into my mind and I had to watch it again. I have never forgotten the beauty and emotion of this number and probably never will

[@KhloeGeorge]

and here I am in 2024, watching it again and feeling all the feels...

[@lecoeur1231]

I was lucky enough to see this danced when it aired, I don't really watch tv but happened to watch this season with my beloved grandmother years ago who has now passed... it was so incredible, I loved Melissa and Ade, this was and still is phenomenal..

[@msanders99]

I remember watching this live many many years ago and I still can’t stop watching it in 2022. This was dance was just breathtaking.

[@queeneththemba8951]

It's 2023 and I still watching this masterpiece. What a powerful piece of work.

[@emanisherrill2707]

This was one of my Great Grandmother's favorite routines!

[@Voileen]

wow. this really got to me. I fought ovarian cancer for 3 years. i'm happy to say today i'm cancer free. my loving partner stood by me through it all. the sickness. the pain. the part where she bangs on his chest . . . oh gosh. the tears started to flow there. My partner was there with me in health and sickness. I am so thankful for him and my health.

[@mayadabest]

God bless you and that's a blessing

[@hanukahlinds9229]

Voileen this warmed my heart. So happy you are healthy and happy. What an amazing partner you have as well. God bless both of you and hope nothing but good in the future for you all

[@stroseblue]

Serenity congratulations

[@RoseBuskey1997]

Good bless you

[@rickregala]

how are you now? hope everythings fine

[@kshin6169]

Years later and there hasn't been a season better than Season 5! The emotion and dancing with never be matched!

[@josoverthehill]

Sh*t - all these years later and I STILL fall apart watching this. I think couples like Melissa and Ade (maybe slightly more Ade than the two of them) make a good argument that it's as much the artists dancing the piece as the piece itself that makes choreography so powerful. Could another couple (on any season) have made this as heart-wrenching as these two did? Theoretically, you should be able to say yes. Practically? 'Nother story.

[@leonardo_Fabri]

This routine will be forever my favorite. I used to watch this tv show with my mom, and I remember the first time we've seen this together. Both of us were in tears. Years later a cancer took her ill, and unfortunately she passed away. Seeing this piece of art reminds me how close we were, and even through a dark and tough time, she always cared for her children. I only wished to be able to say to her that I am fine, that my brother are fine. I hope everyone who is struggling with this disease (and their closed ones) can overcome this huge challenge.

[@jeanbilly9144]

Years later I still watch this and cry....

[@Brisalima09]

Same here 😢

[@atiyaroberts1386]

ade is one of my top five favorite male dancers ever to grace the sytycd stage. so strong yet gentle and graceful.

[@melissak6199]

I remember watching this moment with my mom (who’s mom died of breast cancer when my mom was 13) when it aired. My mom and dad died suddenly in 2021, when this pops up my soul leaves my body because while it’s absolutely beautiful to watch, beautifully choreographed and the genuinely emotional reactions of the judges, but it’s painful to feel the pain of loss and grief and trying to save someone you care for but ultimately, lose them.

[@lisazihrul588]

I lost my Mother to Breast Cancer when she was 55.When I see this dance it brings back so much pain but I watch anyway because it was so beautifully done.😢

[@mikeward2289]

IMO, she is one of the BEST and most graceful dancers to appear on the show. Her movements were beautiful, fluid, and executed with ease. I love her and Ade too! He was a strong performer. This was the best season IMO.

[@myarbrough71]

Every single time I watch this routine, and I have probably watched it 100 times, it is always like watching it for the first time...I feel Mia pain to my core, I also lost my dad to cancer and would give anything to have him back !!

[@akimmy2012]

and seasons later....when I think about SYTYCD this is the performance I always go to....looove this...I remember watching it the first time and crying then and crying now....soo beautiful

[@shannonsmith3446]

I've watched this video so many times!! 12yrs ago my Mom was told she had pancreatic cancer. I started dancing when I was 2yrs old. This piece truly told the story of the battle with cancer. I always record sytycd. After I watched this I had my Mom come over and watch it. My Mom beat pancreatic cancer for 12yrs because of things like this. When we lost her one of the things my family and friends that are dancers put together a piece for her. The first time we performed it was at her house after the funeral. It was Beautiful!! Since then we perform it every year on International Pancreatic Cancer Day! #wagehope 💜💜💜

[@Boraheartsss]

I'm always fine until Mia starts speaking.. she breaks my heart. She lost both her parents and still is so strong. This piece was amazing!

[@josefernandes4479]

Cadmium forgiftning

[@mistiefrazier5143]

To this day I still watch this every now and again. one of my favorite peices. I love watching dance and the meaning behind it and the story it tells. love love love

[@trinibwoy27]

I don't know why I always get so emotional every single time I watch this dance even without the commentary 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@bookfan22]

Because it's beautiful!

[@mandynonames]

Hands down my favorite couple in SYTYCD history! So much chemistry, and every dance told a beautiful story. 😍

[@whysodamloud]

This will forever stand still in time

[@lomaluv1590]

I can watch this a million times and it makes me cry every time. Excellent job to both of these dancers for creating emotions that can be felt without words but through the art of dance.

[@heidiv4322]

No matter how many times I watch this, I cry.

[@EstM13]

Heidi Varner me too. Its beautiful

[@mother2midwife]

I will never forget this dance. I was moved today just as much as when I was moved seeing it for the first time live. Thanks to everyone who helped bring this beautiful work of art to life.

[@KayTay1993]

I bawl my eyes out every time I watch this.. I have never been so touched by a routine as I was by this one. So beautiful

[@dcracing1]

it's a beautiful piece: Melissa exudes fricken beauty here :)

[@waynewagner4028]

dcracing1

[@BeautyBear1990]

Oh my gosh I'm not the only one!

[@smatias83]

Me too.

[@kimberlymerced103]

ditto

[@markbib28]

There's something about the angel of death archetype that is always has a kind of haunting beauty, a harrowing path to relief. With subjects such as terminal cancer, I think everybody can understand what it means to want to know that everything is going to be okay on the other side. In this piece, Ade pulled it off perfectly. Its impossible to not have confidence in his movement, in his general soft hearted nature. Great work.

[@CelticRN]

This is probably my favorite dance, EVER, from the series. So touching and beautiful and inspiring.

[@6100GG]

The message... Ty, Ade & Mellisa.... Group hug and thank you. I too will get through my journey.

[@justtam321]

I have seen nothing more beautiful. The power of surrendering takes so much strength.

[@MegaHealer]

Ade is strong but graceful, in a masculine way

[@EstM13]

SmartOwl Hes Awesome!

[@enriquetorres6998]

Melissa and Are are beyond amazing dancers this performance melted my heart I really felt the pain

[@debbieb1719]

It is stunning. I find this dance so very hopeful. Award quality.

[@ToniWellons]

THIS IS WAS POWERFUL BEYOND WORDS. This has to be the most memorable dance on SYTYCD

[@victoriamartines5030]

It made me sad seeing that 24 people gave thumbs down to this absolutely beautiful piece of pure art and its message.

[@dallenrooney1890]

Ade is one of the staff on the velocity dance convention tour! He was here Saturday and Sunday and he is the most Fun person EVER

[@vettae.5902]

This is absolutely the best performance! Thank you Maxwell, Ade, and Melissa; beautiful job.

[@dtrix10kc]

You know, I don't care about the "British version". If there is one. All I know is that I can never watch this piece without sobbing like a child. It's simply breath-taking and heart-breaking.

[@wraithgirl2156]

Most beautiful dance I've ever seen..so emotional..dance is the most beautiful way to be human and let emotions go..indeed❤️

[@peace_love_kookie9293]

I am in tears every time I watch this

[@1916shine]

The best performance in all sytycd history.. I remember watching as it aired and now years later going through a scary situation myself and knowing women whom loss their lives to breast cancer, bring tears to my eyes. I'm still watching in 2019.

[@drw312wasemanngoodwin]

I agree. I have never seen anything that even comes close to the power of this dance. Melissa and Ade nailed it.

[@new735758]

Jennifer, I think costuming means a lot in dance. The scarf did narrow the problem to cancer, for me. However, I could tell from the opening that something was wrong. Ade's helpless angst moves, Melissa looking to the Heaven's and about to give up, then Ade turning around, forgetting his own feelings to help her up and encourage her. Just a brilliant portrayal of one partner hurting and the other being their to support. It really doesn't matter if you see cancer or not but you should see the pain and love.

[@ImperfectandFlawless]

My favorite contemporary piece! like ever Im just sad it was too short.

[@pamryman9142]

It’s 2024 and I love these dances as much as I did when they first aired…sure do wish they would bring the show back

[@Betcho0o]

Its just the most powerful dance performance ever ...

[@Wealthybaby]

One of my favorites. Everytime he effortlessly lifted her or she jump in his arms, I got chills. Absolutely beautiful 😢. Rest in love to my beautiful friend 💔

[@ebonyowens9549]

Just beautiful…I always come back to watch years later

[@enchantro]

Whew. I cried when it first came on tv and it still made me cry ten years later! Brilliant!🥹❤️

[@shirl1653]

My mom had breast cancer, and. lost a lot of people in my life to cancer, this dance really. touched my heart, it is the most. beautiful piece I have ever seen in all the seasons that the show has been on

[@alonie5537]

WOW, this makes my daughter and me cry....great performance they were both GREAT

[@kennadell4047]

Sentimental and beautiful moment, I know, but.... DID ANYBODY NOTICE APRIL KEPNER AT 5:54

[@Betcho0o]

yeesss

[@spartacus7216]

Pardon my foul language but this piece is F...... BEAUTIFUL! Wow well done Tyce Diorio!

[@spartacus7216]

@@jessemayo6002 lol thanks! Just made the correction😀

[@kolohe5762]

Heartbreakingly beautiful.

[@hummingbird11]

It's June 26, 2022 now. THIS is what the 'So You Think You Can Dance' show, that I began watching years ago, was like. There were judges that were educated about dance, were also dancers, & they knew what they were talking about. The dancers put their heart & soul into every piece, & the judges did not sit there screaming, or blabbing throughout the performances. Mia Michaels was my favourite choreographer as well. What I am watching today, does NOT meet the standards of yesterdays brilliant show.

[@nokuthulatana5653]

This piece still gets me😭😭😭😭

[@Chee120]

I remember the night this came on... Love it

[@492Mason]

Without fail makes me cry every time! One of the most beautiful dances I have ever seen...

[@alevisepic]

My all time favorite number from SYTYCD. Hands down the best!

[@lorirodriguez2388]

I still cry to this song it reminds me of the sad times I had because it talks about my mom but I know that I have strength

[@melindalee5258]

It was so good the first time. Still to today. Incredible.

[@KathyFreeman-zt2uy]

2024 and I still love this one. Tyce is amazing and Mia oh Mia🩷🩷🩷

[@Abonphire]

Just lost a close friend to cancer and i find myself going back to this video. Mia was is absolutely right, they do fight to the very end truly believing they’ll get better. But sometime it don’t work like that

[@Minika_E]

Omg! Just reading about twitch brought me here. This is by far one of my favorite routine on SYTYCD. Very memorable. To think I also had to watch my love one battle cancer. 😢😮

[@msashlyjudd8]

I've never watched this show before, but this made me cry like a baby.

[@akimmy2012]

this will always make me cry....one of the few routines that stand out in my head out of allll the seasons

[@momoftaytayb]

This dance always leaves me in tears.

[@MsBrightHeart14]

This is a beautiful dance. I loved every bit of it. Great work!

[@baconsniffing423]

I'm not crying. I'm not crying. Ah who gives a damn. I'm crying. This dance piece is the best one I've seen. Ever.

[@monkeymania272]

i feel so terrible. I don't understand why or how moving and beautiful this dance is and I really wish I could see it.

[@oteknadapnoio]

It’s 2020 and I still feel this

[@acroyogawithdao7416]

ade and Melissa are great together

[@justbecause120]

i'm a young aspiring choreographer and this piece has just opened my eyes to a whole new level of choreography. i am going to try with all that i am to create a piece that is just a fraction as powerful as this one is. maaaaan, i've definitely just changed as a choreographer!ahhha

[@darrylrutledge6719]

I remember this one made me cry. I never dreamed back then that Cancer would take my mother away then come after me later.

[@13cupcakecutie]

im crying i cant believe how much i was moved it was simply butiful beautiful i have now a bigger heart for people with cancer

[@megaroooney]

This whole video always makes me cry

[@aimeesmyke1773]

5:55 IS THAT APRIL KEPNER?!?! btw this performance was absolutely phenomenal.

[@KatherineBezenah]

+Aimee Smyke YES!!! that totally is her...i dont know why shes there but awesome #greysanatomy!!!

[@cyrellroberson9698]

Haha you beat me to it! That's definitely her!!

[@justtam321]

Geez, you have a keen eye. I think it is.

[@MrALAVOL99]

still to this day i love this dance the strength in it is amazing he dances for her and the stomach pain she gets and walks away omg incredible

[@CJ-nc2vy]

I would love to see them do this dance again!

[@dorimcconnell9931]

Just buried my daddy today due to cancer. This really really made me emotional

[@pitpride1220]

This and Addiction are so powerful

[@DiamondNoor95]

Wow! That was powerful

[@dcracing1]

This has to be an Award Winner for all choreographers to be inspired

[@albryant2385]

i want to give this more then 1 like,so much more .

[@shelly4099]

still one of my all time favorites!!!!

[@BrookeAndChantal]

this is why i love dance.

[@elainelava5057]

I'll always remember this piece, from the vertical lift

[@dionabeck3317]

I remember this episode. These two were partners for the first the live performances until they decided to randomize everyone's partner by having them pick out of a hat. Ade just so happened to pick Melissa. Because Melissa was comfortable with Ade(since they were dance partners), it was easy for her to be confident in and comfortable with Ade, enough so that she can throw herself and do the stunts with him and not fearing being dropped.

[@tllarkin1214]

Simply.... beautiful!

[@brijeter9534]

Miss my mom more than ever. Breast cancer stole her from me to soon.

[@Seevv01]

i wish you and your family a lot of strength

[@EstM13]

Bri Webb Ohhhh am sorry dear.

[@BASKETBOB]

Praying for you

[@christyhoehn8244]

Does anyone remember Alex and Stitch doing hip hop? I watch that every few months...my all time fave......

[@joanmontalvo5633]

So beautiful! ❤️🙌🏻

[@SMVF2011]

I LUV this... Cry everytime.

[@woofytoronto]

the mot beautiful thing I have ever seen

[@xXxXBleedPurpleXxXx]

amazing, on a vid with so much substance and meaning people still want to play whose version is better. makes me sick.

[@vespahistory]

whenever I need a good cry, this is my jam.

[@debbieb1719]

A very powerful dance but I always find it hopeful. At the end when he picks her up and holds her high she is looking to the future and she is hopeful.

[@cherissetillman8973]

Maxwell wrote an incredible song.

[@JessicaJacob]

Cherisse Tillman it’s actually not his song but he sings it wonderfully.

[@allydr90]

You're trying to start a fight?

[@foreverlovegreen8843]

BEAUTIFUL!!