Benji Schwimmer & Nicole Clonch US Open Swing 2016

Benji Schwimmer & Nicole Clonch win the showcase division of the US Open Swing Dance Championships in 2016

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[kellibuckley]

Very mature dance. I love how much he has grown and I am so glad he is still dancing. Loved it.

[johnblyth]

Beyond words. Loved that the routine used an enchanting song in its entirety and did not change to another tempo or song. One continuously mood and story. nice to see the dancers reaction following the incredibly beautiful dance. Emotional for them and me. Thank you.

[Sirbradford]

Not sure what brought me back to watching this for about the hundredth time at 2am, but whatever...I'm happy.

[ckiemonstasupreme]

Amazing. I just applauded from behind a computer screen.

[FreshAir]

I love watching Benji dance, one of my favorites....

[deborahbaca]

everything was so perfect. amazing. loved the costumes. bodies in top form. amazing.

[rhythmrascal]

Thanks for a beautiful routine. Who do we blame for the outfits?

[pitbull]

I can't believe someone actually wanted to make a negative comment on their costumes when the routine so outshone the threads. That was so beautiful and seamless, almost a ballet or contemporary dance rather than West Coast of old. I miss the old style but welcome the innovations that keep pushing the craft to new heights. Fabulous. No wonder they won!!

[FelipeyTiagoRoleRotation]

You guys are absolutely amazing. Have been following Benjis work for a while and he is one of my biggest inspirations. ♥♥ can anyone tell me the name of the music please?

[MistressOP]

wow he put on some muscles for this. big jump for him.

[Georgi]

C'est de la danse ? ou de la gymnastique acrobatique ?

[cammiethecat]

How can you call that swing dancing. That won 1st Place?

[angelescresthwy]

I love Benji, but what was he thinking with that outfit?

[billyphoenix]

Benji is most certainly his fathers son. I also love the dickens out of Lacy too!

[maryd]

More like free style than West Coast. Who do we blame for the choice of music?

[navygirl]

Great routine but the song playing doesn't feel like a match....

[Imwright]

To much like acrobatics. I can go to the circus and see this. Very talented but not put to go use in my opinion. It doesn’t even match the much.