Lil Buck Swan at Vail International Dance Festival

Music by Camille Saint-Saens
Choreography by Lil Buck
Dancer Lil Buck
Video shot and edited by Nel Shelby Productions

The Swan was developed by the New Ballet Ensemble and School, Memphis, TN for Arts Education and Community Engagement programs.

[vasudeva]

Proof that dance is a living, growing thing, and the classics are not written in stone.

[Gmacariyall]

i never thought i'd see someone take gangsta walkin' to the next level, much love for the M-town and much respect to lil buck, what a way to progress my G

[melindapressler]

A artist that combines classical ballet, contemporary dance to create an art form that is hybrid dance form that is nothing short of miraculous.  BRAVO!

[jamaalwicksmusic]

There's a certain level of awe in watching him perform. To be combined with classical music opens a completely new door in my mind's eye of what is possible. To understand the limitations of "the box" shows you the benefit of thinking outside of "the box." Great job.

[kingmojo]

Let it be known that this young man is from Memphis, TN. So many great artists have come from our city and this brother is no exception. Great job brother #pureart!

[berryblondeboys]

I totally got goose bumps from watching - he FEELS that music to his core and moves so beautifully. Wow!

[Mragdoll]

my god, lil buck, that was intense. you're the man. so beautiful

[joycerayner]

OMG what a gift. I am amazed @ how this young man has combined his gift with talent. But, maintained his desire for dance, and not allow us to squeeze him into a mold !

[Mragdoll]

I can be optimistic by seeing things like that. this is the future

[gangstaminesia]

the perfection of body movements with life
showing that whatever mixture of genera
everything can be beautiful and well appreciated!

[cndns]

Poetry in motion. Lil Buck's dancing defies gravity.  Bravo!

[CaptainWhelk]

I appreciate ballet in its raw form too, but this guy just made it cool.

[kiwi]

Glad to see Memphis represented positively....Good job. Keep it up

[jayj]

whole different level of jookin... but its still.. beauty in its rarity of art form.. "Memphis jookin" great job man..

[niquea]

Love the way this young man express himself... He is so graceful. Watching him moves me. I believe that our ancestors would be proud of him.

[artofsoul]

As an original bboy I always knew our artform would elvolve, but this. This is art in its purest form. From being shunned by the early establishments to gracing the largest stages on earth. You are a treasure Lil Buck.

[prodigalson]

My brother that is pure art!!! You are blessed!!! Use that talent to shine your light!!!

[Centman]

His foot work is off the charts.
That ending. OMG! It just crushed my heart.

[ShadowPoet]

Plus, the grace and skill he has is on the level of a ballet dancer.

[lmunson]

This young man should be offered many scholarships, what incredible control.