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“Love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love…” - Lin-Manuel Miranda Subscribe to DanceOn!►► X Ambassador's emotional track 'UNSTEADY’ perfectly underscores a couple at their breaking point. “UNSTEADY” speaks to everyone who's contemplated walking away from a love that may or may not be worth fighting for. Pre production for this video took place prior to the horrific events in Orlando on June 12, 2016. Love brings joy and love brings pain. To love is to be brave, for to lose love is the greatest loss a human will ever know. To those lost in Orlando and to the loved ones who were left behind, we stand with you in strength and most importantly, in LOVE. Q: What is this? A: The Dance Video is the New Music Video. ARTIST REQUEST merges music artists with industry leading choreographers and dancers to create videos that captivate the new generation of music fans. This episode of ARTIST REQUEST was directed and edited by David Javier. Q: Who brought this story to life? A: Emmy-award winning choreographer and famed dancer Tyce Diorio is best known for his work with Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Taylor Swift and as a guest judge on the hit series “So You Think You Can Dance.” Kent Boyd has been dancing since he was 8 years old. After graduating high school, Kent was featured on So You Think You Can Dance season 7, where he finished as runner-up. Since SYTYCD, Kent has been involved in many dance conventions, taught classes, and pursued a career in acting. He also started the clothing line Sugar & Bruno in 2011. Coming from the San Francisco Bay Area, Will Johnston received the majority of his training at Dance Company under the direction of Kelly and Alex Velasquez. Will holds an . in Dance from the University of California: Irvine as well as a in Dance Performance, a in Dance Choreography, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Credits include Clear Talent, Sonya Tayeh, Stacey Tookey, Justin Giles, Erica Sobol, Donald McKayle, Loretta Livingston, Jodie Gates, Wade Robson, Tyce Diorio, Glee, Son Lux, and Sigur Ros. In addition, Will is the co-director of Entity Contemporary Dance and a faculty member at West Coast Dance Explosion, Murrieta Dance Project, and Chapman University. He has taught and choreographed across the United States, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Australia. Q: Who are the X Ambassadors? A: X Ambassadors is an Alt-Rock band hailing from Ithaca, NY. The band consists of 4 members: Sam Harris (lead vocals, guitar, saxophone), Casey Harris (keyboard), Noah Feldshuh (guitar) and Adam Levin (drums). You may know them from their hits, “Unconsolable“, “Jungle“ and “Renegades“. The band's debut full-length album “VHS,” was released on June 30, 2015. They list Incubus and Red Hot Chili Peppers as their major influences. X Ambassador's emotional track 'UNSTEADY’ perfectly underscores a couple at their breaking point. “UNSTEADY” speaks to everyone who's contemplated walking away from a love that may or may not be worth fighting for. Stream or download the song here: -CONNECT WITH THE ARTISTS- Director/Editor - David Javier - @davidgjavier Choreographer - Tyce Diorio - @tycediorio Dancer - Kent Boyd - @Kent_Boyd Dancer - Will Johnston - @willearnston Music - X Ambassadors - @XAmbassadors -CONNECT WITH DANCEON- YouTube: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Vine: -WHO DID THIS?- Directed and Edited by: David Javier Executive Producer: Carly Casey Choreographer: Tyce Diorio Asst. Choreographer: Melanie Benz Dancers: Kent Boyd & Will Johnston VP, Production: Shannon Owen Producer: Beba Rodriguez DP: Dave Ortkiese Gaffer: Matt Hindman Key Grip: Brody Culbertson Cam PA: Cheffy Thomas Production Manager: Shaena Nalani PA: Ashley Gelo Music: Unsteady by X Ambassadors Music Partnerships: Erica Forster, Daryl Berg Special thanks to the gorgeous Pitchoun Bakery in Downtown Los Angeles! For DanceOn music partnership inquiries: music@ For DanceOn talent partnership inquiries: recruiting@ For press inquiries, we’d love to chat!: marketing@
