Bad dancing around the world. What’s not to love?

“More dancing, less killing. Please.”
~ my dad

i don’t often share videos. and here i am: 2 in a week.

my sister posted this on her Facebook page. it made me smile and gave me goosebumps and even brought tears to my eyes.

so, of course, i had to share.

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12 Responses to “Bad dancing around the world. What’s not to love?”

  1. BCWB Says:

    That is really simply amazing. I would give anything to have been all those places like him. Someday I hope to be able to do something like that. Unreal. I have barely scratched the surface. Made me really want to get exploring again : ) Great video!!

  2. RAEB Says:

    Your dad’s great. That’s two quotes directly from him that are fantastical.

  3. J Says:

    That’s awesome :) thanks for sharing.

  4. Christina Says:

    Yay! Awesome.

    And Vancouver … represented!!!!!!

    miss you. I hope we can goofy dance together soon.

    xo

  5. sarah Says:

    What’s more awesome is he was sponsored by stride to travel around the world doing that! First by himself, and then again with the dancing crowds! Talk about falling into an out of this world opportunity!

  6. RAEB Says:

    Dude Sarah knows!!! It _is_ a great story though. Do you know the thing about why Vancouver’s in it?

    Pop quiz hot shot!!

  7. dearheart Says:

    That was awesome! :-) I loved it – especially the part at 3:31. :-D

  8. Patty Says:

    Love it! I am so drawn to these kinds of videos as well- I can’t help but smile and reassure myself that the world may not be going to hell in a hand basket after all. If you liked this one, be sure to check out some “good” dancing here, too: http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20090908-tows-flash-mob-dance

  9. sarah Says:

    hmm…i don’t know why vancouver was in it. But it is now my mission to find out, so don’t tell yet!

  10. Allison Says:

    AWESOME – this made my day! thank you for sharing!!

  11. RAEB Says:

    My fave is 4:29. Surprisingly classy.

    If you _really_ loved it, then you have to check out

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT8jA_pps3o&feature=channel

    For the outtakes.

  12. Elaan Says:

    Hey, I was in that video! Yessiree, one of the Vancouverites… and the proof is in the pudding:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrastia/sets/72157601884194948/

    Matt was a really nice guy, too. I hope he gets a chance to actually experience some of the places he visits. I love watching his videos – and it was fun to help him make (a very small part of) one. :)

    More dancing, less killing indeed! Have you seen Sir Ken Robinson’s video in where he says that dance isn’t given nearly enough importance in schools? Very cool clip… if you have time to watch it all, it’s funny and totally worth your time:
    http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html

    Cheers,
    E!

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