Youth - Daughter || Bonnie Su Dance Choreography

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We are addicted to our phones. There's no avoiding that fact. After finding myself mindlessly scrolling more often that I'd like, I was inspired to create this piece for a live production.
This piece seeks to communicate two key messages; firstly, that there is a stark contrast between the pictures we see on social media and what the person actually feels, and secondly, the anguish and sadness that can result from a desperate desire to be the perfect online person that is validated by likes and comments.
Most of all, I hope that my friends and family never let their feed make them feel anything less than extraordinary.
It was hard to translate the same story to video without stage lighting, but with Phillip Trinh's magic touch, it came together.
I hope that you enjoy it, and that it reminds you to take some breaks from your phone :)
|| CHOREOGRAPHY
Bonnie Su
|| VIDEOGRAPHY
Philip Trinh
|| DANCERS ||
Angeline Chin
Anh Duy Truong
Anna Urokohara
Caitlin Janus
Christine Walsh
Daniel Lewis
Daniel Yuong
Djacint Philip Dumapias
Eric Loong
Kyle Ibanez
Jonathan Yeo
Kaeden Trinh
Mei Li Kok
Naomi Wo
Patrice Ventura
Rachelle Teh
Sarah Chua
Tira Ilham
Vivian Loo Sim Fang
Yuri Loong

[@melindacannavo586]

This is incredible. The song, the clothing, the movement, the expression, the stage, the cinematography.....thoroughly touching.

[@BonnieSu]

Thank you so so much for your kind words.

[@secretspymaria]

haven’t seen anything that tells a story this well besides the usual Kyle Hanagami stuff. Fantastic job with this

[@BonnieSu]

Thank you so much!

[@maddimagpie]

Philip Chbeeb (Pacman) has awesome storytelling in his stuff too! Very different from this or Kyle Hanagami though.

[@Derriann9705]

Sean and Kaycee are also amazing storytellers/dancers. I highly recommend :)

[@eliachristou118]

This is why I dance Dance has the power to tell a story just with movement ♡

[@bibbis71]

thank u

[@mirahartikainen700]

I am impressed that none of them dont drop a phone from their pockets😂

[@kaedom210]

I was think the same thing

[@iancalimao]

They were actually using phone cases instead of the actual phones Guess it fits better for dancing :p

[@abeerm9555]

OMG I was stressed the whole video someone will drop a phone 😂

[@neldawood3886]

It's probably just a case

[@tallulabell7301]

I know right..

[@julitamachado]

Wonderful choreography and appropriate theme! Congrats! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BonnieSu]

Thank you so much Julita!! I hope this inspires people to put down their phone a bit more and enjoy things in the present.

[@raaaaandi]

Wow!! So moving. It really spoke to the idea of what you see in pictures is not necessarily what is happening in real life with real people and real relationships. A very important message for not only young people but anyone who uses social media.

[@kt-np4br]

raaaaandi ayyy thank u. I had an assignment and this gave me the answer

[@matidionovymarieb.2302]

i have assignment about this you gave idea about the concept thank you verry much

[@mecamencede2555]

it is quiet and im alone in my room and this is so beautiful and im in tears

[@elianak4499]

Beautiful and touching. Su did a wonderful job tying the choreography, dancers, and the song together. Well done! 👏

[@Oceanicolive]

This choreography hits deep for me. The song choice was brilliant. Props to every single dancer that participated in the making of this movie I loved it. There was something so amazing about the diversity in this group. Even if not everyone hit the moves perfectly I almost like it better. This just make me rerealize NO ONE IS PERFECT. And today’s society is terrible about self love. Most people I know care about what other people think so much it drives them. Sometimes I see that in myself realizing I was conditioned into being competitive. Most people hold themselves to some online standered. Sending love to whoever has read this. We all deserve to love. Anyone who has hurt you are just on their own healing journey. There’s never anyone to blame because everyone has been hurt by someone. It’s better to forgive. Let go. You deserve to have a beautiful life. Why are you holding yourself back from being you?

[@margaux3334]

I'm speechless. This is exactly why I love dance and why I want to start. The group was so powerful but when a dancer was alone it moved me Just.. Incredible. Thank you for this art

[@franzkafka.]

I just cried , literally why this piece is sooooo good? We needed this type of masterpiece in this era of internet; the way she portrait this it wasn't possible with words.

[@GreSa-mz1ry]

Wow, that's so beautiful❤️‍🩹 this dance says more than a hundred words

[@kaedonumberger7816]

I am thoroughly impressed!! The choreography, the story, attire, facials... I was just staring at the screen, lost from the rest of the world, in awe. Amazing job, people!!

[@FionaC.O.G.M]

They can truly speak to the heart can't they?😊💜

[@santanascott6096]

😀 it put a smile on my face

[@PatriciaCardosoCosturas]

Pretty beautiful! Thank you so much.

[@anonimuse6553]

Wisdom in both music and movement. There is so little of that these days. It was like water on my parched lips. "If your still breathing your the lucky one" this has so many important connections to what it is to be alive. Not just that you are aware of yourself, but also that you are not dead by distraction or the disappointment of "failed" relationships.

[@couurtneeeeeey]

All so talented.. I couldn’t stop watching the girl in the jumper with the cropped leggings she’s amazing.

[@StrawberryBanana27]

This was INCREDIBLE! I'm usually not a fan of group dances - being out of sync or messy becomes an issue. BUT THIS WAS PERFECTION! I LOVEEDDDD how you changed the orientation of the stage. So beautiful. All of it. The message. The choreography. The dancers. Just beautiful.

[@Ninuvu]

This was amazing. Words can’t express how much I loved this. That group has some real talent.

[@BonnieSu]

Thanks so much for your support!@

[@emberflame19944]

Incredibly done. This was beautiful all the way through, and showed a scary truth.

[@irenerenema]

seeing them dance with phones or rather seeing all the phones all the time is DISTURBING! so good job!! needed to see this right now.

[@beatricemartin998]

I have known this song for years and Bonnie Su just really made it come to life! It is perfect

[@christinenguyen5066]

I have never cried after watching a dance choreography before

[@tonicemeno5850]

I LOVE THE STORY BEHIND THIS VIDEO.. It Is So True!!

[@wonttell7067]

I have no words for this. this is just art. can't imagine how long it took. my respect

[@blammmed]

beautiful cinematography, amazing storytelling, heartbreaking concept and of course, fantastic choreography. my favorite part was the girl pulling out her phone and the group around her desperately trying to get to it while the camera changed focus. amazing overall

[@MicaelaCortes]

Sua coreografia me emocionou. Parabéns pelo trabalho!

[@user-kx4sg2lg5k]

man i love this hahahahahahahhhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah

[@silvanagaivota8546]

Estou impressionada com tanto talento, criatividade e beleza dessa coreografia

[@lenaarzel1646]

Bonjour, je suis française et j'ai vraiment adoré votre chorégraphie ❤❤, merci beaucoup pour ce moment qui m'a mis la larme à l'oeil mais c'était super beau

[@vladash1806]

Настолько невероятно, настолько мощная постановка!!сразу видно, какие огромные силы заложены в танец. Желаю всем танцорам чувствовать себя на сцене так же, все ребята профессионалы🤍

[@larissadaianehigino6089]

Meu Deus, que perfeição! Amo a música e acabei encontrando essa coreografia perfeitaaaaa! Encantada! 🇧🇷

[@theabbyway]

crying watching this right now.

[@annetka4088]

No comments. It's beautiful

[@annafurman7340]

The mood and moves are truly inspirational!!!!

[@maeve0605]

This is the saddest thing I’ve ever seen.. I cried nearly the whole time while watching this.. omg.. great dancer! So beautiful and sad! Good job everyone!!

[@meliciamichelin2282]

wow amazing story telling, choreography was beautiful

[@BonnieSu]

Thank you!

[@BabvBlues]

Incredible!!

[@a.alirant8676]

It's so expressively. I have no words to express my adoration for this dance-story

[@SakeenahDasti]

amazing. gave me chills.

[@xxviletxx5491]

I love this. They are all amazing dancers and it’s very inspiring.

[@dutchessofcreativity9397]

Sent shivers..this song n movement together

[@maraneugebauer6641]

This had me in tears.

[@ashleyplumley6015]

Oh my gosh. This broke my chest in the best way. So powerful. You are all amazing.

[@isabelladaga1364]

i don’t have a word to describe how intense was this dance for me. I love it so much. Congrats for all the dancers

[@wired_kid_3-_-783]

I’m like blown away I really loved this I even got my teacher to use this on my dance class

[@kenzieoutten6509]

I wish I could do dance but I’m too shy. I just like that dance can tell a story through movement which is so amazing.

[@PASTHELWEBSITE]

Es increíblemente precioso lo que hacéis, enhorabuena por el maravilloso trabajo que realizáis, un gusto poder mirar vuestro arte, genial

[@Alex-zp1ne]

Im a ballet student and today I decided to look at some choreo of other dance types.. this choreography is incredible !!

[@supmynameisunknown]

cinematography, coreography, performance... everything fit so well 😭, this was beautiful

[@popcorn43]

This captures the emotion in the song perfectly😍

[@paninikunbread]

I love this performance so much. The story is beautifully interpreted, the dance is clean and light. I love it so much.

[@Franck.18]

Estuve esperando mucho tiempo para ver una coreografía para esta canción, no pudo ser mejor. Me encanto ♡

[@sarastates987]

I needed to see this today - stunning choreo to such a hauntingly beautiful song.

[@LovableShorty55]

My jaw dropped a couple times. Beautiful choreography and good group chemistry! I loved it.

[@zaidflorescontreras]

I Love This Song Is Awsome AND the letter Is the Best

[@eden3567]

I had to watch this for dance class and ever since ive loved this dance style and rewatch it from time to time

[@annas.3523]

PURE ART! EMOTION! 💯💕

[@victoriabridge01]

Love this song to bits so I’m glad this got what it deserved! 💖

[@emmaavnaim]

this gave me literal chills oh my goodness

[@Cecilia-kz2iv]

So incredibly powerful, moving and raw - can’t stop watching 😍😍😍

[@jayceewedmak9524]

Speechless. Breathless. Awed.

[@1upforlemons]

Gave me chills. Well done

[@judywilson1253]

Absolutely breathtaking. Beautiful.

[@nayaraestudante949]

Podia chorar assistindo? Ficou lindo! Parabéns!

[@minettemirzi1933]

I love the concept. I love how the story was told. The dancers we're really great. I felt the dance. 💓💓💓 I LOVE THIS. never gets tired of watching this.

[@margauxnuyts2502]

I love this! This is my new favourite song and every time I hear it you guys are dancing in my head 🥰🥰

[@FionaC.O.G.M]

Oh wow, this was just amazing.💜 The expression in this entire scene is todays world. People are so unbalanced. I would love to have that type of love and would break the phone and tear down it's "wires" just to keep it. My mind and heart stand still in this moment. This was beautiful.

[@cultivatinggrace]

This is a masterpiece!

[@hayleymarse2853]

This is my favorite song and you all did such an amazing job. It brought so much emotion to it! Good job!

[@somermarie96]

Phenomenal choreography, flawless dancing. This is AMAZING. 😭😭 ❤️❤️

[@karenlloyd945]

This is a very moving piece, the song, the choreography just wonderful

[@lele-rj4eu]

This was so beautiful. I cried!❤️

[@trulyfog]

everyone talking bout who amazing this was im just here cause of dance class

[@PancakesJM]

haha me

[@adriarey]

bro same im here bc i have to write a 900 word 8 paragraph reflection on it 😭😭

[@allaboutbeebo4092]

Same

[@brentmoze4885]

Facts I watched It eight times and I still have nothing

[@KaloRietje]

I scrolled on my phone while I should be sleeping. Happy to find this great performance. Touched by the reality of the theme 🤓😢

[@madisonstobbs1740]

This song is so powerful mentally and when you watch your video it became powerful physically ❤️

[@BonnieSu]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@chantelldancer]

absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@naomiwiesner4486]

So many shivers

[@alli2622]

Wow! So much talent!!

[@gailgfaust208]

Loved this!! I am moved and couldn't look away from this message. Deeeeeeep!!

[@michaelasucha9411]

Absolutely beautiful piece, it flows like brush with oil paint on canvas. Have never like any dance like this one. Thank you. ♥️

[@jesscoombes9150]

By far one of my favourite videos on youtube

[@jocelynecontrain6738]

It's my favorite chorégraphie . Blessings !

[@dddyer36]

Omg you guys are so talented I love the emotion you all are so Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!💗💕😃😁😍

[@BonnieSu]

You are too kind, thank you 💕

[@prisciliadasilva6169]

it's such a beautiful piece i'm actually crying!

[@Ericsgirl3710]

Just stunning!! ❤

[@rosangelabelfort6527]

Emocionante, você são bons demais !! Parabéns

[@cxssiopeaplxnells3468]

Simplemente brillante, enhorabuena por tan buen trabajo

[@jorgegudino5459]

I’m literally crying 🥺 this was so beautifully created ✨ it has a very powerful message 💜

[@katecosettevocals]

Wow. What a way of telling a story. Amazing!

[@heyitsgabrela1223]

Incredibly touching♥︎

[@Sizzy877]

Wow, gosh this is such a powerful dance, with powerful dancers and a powerful message

[@melllo3966]

This what I need right now.Thank you

[@larissaportomachado3964]

Estou simplesmente surpreendida por essa dança é impressionante como a criatividade do ser humano pode ir muito além... parabéns pela criatividade 👏👏👏👏👏

[@malky825]

Wow. Just wow.

[@leticiafranca6875]

I'm crying! Your job is amazing! Thanks for that video

[@Gimshah]

This gives hopes about an incredible dance future.......extraordinary choreo♥️awsome

[@linvisible7782]

Absolutely love it

[@quickbeam36]

I cherish choreography that inspires deep emotion and thought...the phones were so disturbing...and true. Beautifully done!

[@shaheenaf3008]

Just perfect! Thank you for sharing that with us....