Those two pushed the human body to what surely has to be its limit! Power, beauty and imagination served up in a rare flower.

This man single handedly hit a front hand spring into a split!!!! Wow!!!!!!

This does not seem physically possible, except in animation. Staggering. Absolutely staggering.

The great duo n two of the greatest performers ever

Once in a millennium! Never again will there be anyone else who can come close to dancing as fabulous as these two fine gentlemen!

@forheavenssakeidonthavewif2657

4 жыл бұрын

YOU NEVER SAW ROGER RABBIT?!

@tamaramadison7563

7 ай бұрын

This so Amazing they where Indeed on Top of their Game

it's impossible to make a biopic about these guys because nobody will ever be able to dance as well.

@gorillazgurl18

6 жыл бұрын

youdbettertube google sean and john....they could learn

@stevenputney8790

5 жыл бұрын

They would have a lot to learn.

@JohnCare45

5 жыл бұрын

Sean and John are just average compared to these two.

@jcortese3300

5 жыл бұрын

They'd need CGI to do it ... Amazing. That's a lifetime of hard work, talent, and brilliance condensed into 3 minutes and 43 seconds.

@PlanetYokoshima

5 жыл бұрын

At least a documentary ; - ;

The Nicholas Brothers deserve more than a 'like' click...... LOVE A MILLION, BILLION, TRILLION TIMES OVER!

Great singers and great dancers. Incredible. I was born in the wrong decade. The 1920s to 40s were that of class and talent. Today it’s soulless and void of anything.

Why is it that Gene Kelly & Fred Astaire became SO famous, and yet before seeing all these clips, I'd never even heard of these Wonderful brothers, This world is SO Unfair to people, its ludicrous, the outstanding talent of these men way outshines the afore mentioned gentlemen

@batheshebabeautiful9267

10 күн бұрын

If you haven't, please watch the movie "Stormy Weather". They're in it. I hope you love it as much as I do. Much love and blessings ❤️ 🙏

How in the hell could anybody surpass that kind of extraordinary SKILL? ABSOLUTELY AMAZING PAR EXCELLENCE!

The ABSOLUTE BEST DANCERS & SHOWMAN of ALL TIME!! 👏🏼❤👑🥇

THIS IS UNREAL!!!! THESE BROTHERS ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD!!

These gentlemen are legend. Sheer legend. One of them do a flip-split combo that I don”t think Simone Biles would dare attempt. They’re artists, athletes and gifted beyond imagination.

@tamaramadison7563

5 ай бұрын

Amen

So ridiculous, so impossible, so extraordinary, so unbelievable but so true. Unrivalled greatness and genius.

They moved like they ain't have bones in their bodies just did splits like it was nothing. They were truly amazing RIP The Nicholas Brothers.

@paanne1013

Жыл бұрын

They were truly amazing! I never get tired of watching them. Check out Tap with Gregory Hines, Harold Nicholas is in it and dances.

@ahmad.tillery.1987

Жыл бұрын

@@paanne1013 Ok will do

The Nicholas Brothers had insane talent, essentially they were the Gods of tap, period, end of discussion!! God bless their souls!! I can watch them all the time.

The best duo dancers ever.

I'm in tears over here. Such brilliance, such athleticism, such talent, such hard work, such an artistic accomplishment!

@ZodiacThumpMusic

10 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch the dancers of this moment in history, i'm like O.M.G. - the closest thing I've seen to it were the House stylings of the late 80's/early 90's where most of our style was patterned after legends like these men....just wow.

@deewilson3239

19 күн бұрын

The jumping jive will make you cry like a baby then

@katylake212

6 күн бұрын

They are wonderful, but gawd, grow the freak up already. You're "in tears"? How embarrassing!

They make this look so flawless, like breathing. I am in awe of these beautiful men....

How, after 32 years on this planet, am I only just now discovering these two!?

Man, I love it when they go down to do the splits and smoothly come back up.

@alneshiasaint-hubert1595

4 жыл бұрын

yesssss...Not sure if Michael Jackson could have done that much!!!!!

Greatest dance team of all time. And classy gentlemen as well.

@MrsBzable

5 жыл бұрын

Patrick Maher I agree ☝️

@MrWeAllAreOne

4 жыл бұрын

Not exactly classy. Ask their former wifes,one of whom killed herself. They were great performers but definitely not classy!

@kaylaleave

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrWeAllAreOne classy setting classy performance classy everything about this video you dunce

My niece went to Debbie Allen's Dance Academy in Culver City years ago. I went to one of the school's final dance performances, at the end of their curriculum year. While there, Harold Nicholas was there in the audience (I may have the name mixed up because I can't remember his name, I'm just guessing/ he was the shorter of the two brothers). After the show, since my sister had previously worked with Debbie on several occasions and were and are still friends, I was allowed to meet and was introduced to Harold for a few minutes. We had some small talk and chatted about the highlights of the show, it was lovely. He's a perfect world class gentleman. I'll never forget it. That was a good day.

@djleslie777

4 жыл бұрын

Ty Nash he was the choreographer in the movie The Five Heartbeats

@skippermoses8094

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a great privilege!

I'm truly astounded and mesmerized by these guys. They are the epitome of artistry, style, class, innovation, etc., etc. Their choreography and routines are in a class of their own. Methinks the world 🌏 needs to know about "The Nicholas Brothers". I feel highly privileged to have been introduced to this exasperating duo.

The best ever brother dansers from all time ! Bravo for posterity ! From Paris France.

How dare they also have incredible voices as well as insane dancing skills and amazing charm.

i think it is safe to assume that this is brilliant., talent. one could say they were superhuman

MJ was a great dancer in his own right, but these guys took dancing to another level. Just phenomenal!

Dont know these guys but holy shit they can sing dance ect more than anyone today ... this is real Talent more then we have today ...

Living proof that talent is born!

dam the Nicholas brothers are amazing with the choreography...too bad there isn't another duo like them for our day and age.

The Nicholas Brother are the GOAT period!!!

Absolutely amazing tap dancers.

They Are Sterling Stupendous Artists sent from Heaven Above, Thank You for Sharing your God Given Gifts to the World.....

Im absolutely mind boggled. One because Ive never seen this before, two because i dont think ive ever seen anyone dance as well as these two in my entire lifetime

Grate legendary talent !!! This is Unreal. How human body can do this moves ??? Pure talent!!!

I am amazed these guys were not all over the place. Never seen such beautiful dance steps. Just unbelievable.

Not necessary to run down other great dancers to build up the Nicholas Bros. Their excellence speaks for itself.

I can't even imagine. Being in that time period, after seeing them dance LIKE THAT, and not welcome them into the same bathroom as a white man.

@Frindleeguy

4 жыл бұрын

@queen bee Dumbest shit anyone has wrote in a while. Grats.

@needtosleep7948

3 жыл бұрын

White man wasn't worthy of sharing a bathroom with them

@cahillgreg

3 жыл бұрын

@@Frindleeguy Pipe down Twat

@Frindleeguy

3 жыл бұрын

@@cahillgreg or what?

@davirtyler4432

3 жыл бұрын

@@Frindleeguy The truth stings like a bitch

Greatest dance team ever!!!! God kept me alive to see this video !!!! I get tears watching this video 😢 😢 😢 😢

What a Brilliant team of dancing. I got goose bumps just watching

Absolutely sublime, just the best!!!!

Damn! These 2 dudes are smoooooth as hell!

Jaw droppingly spectacular! Appreciate all the great dancers of this era, but these two were on a different astral plane!

Elegant. Stylish. Always impeccably dressed- their brilliance, elegance, power and grace is timeless. Reduced to cameo appearances due to the racial tenor of the time- these movies are largely forgotten; except for the fabulous Nicholas Brothers. Amazing!

@GinMae

4 жыл бұрын

give to Fred, though - he recognized and said how great the Nicholas Brothers were ("Best ever dance sequence") - and he was pretty humble himself.. when someone commented on how "effortless" his dance moves were, he responded that "it took hours and hours of work to make it LOOK that way..."

simply BEST EVER tap dancers! its like a figure skating, gymnast, tap dancing extravaganza!!! no one ever has or ever will have that combination of style/talent/grace...just dazzling!!! every moment! DAZZLING!!!

Still haven’t figured out how fayard was able to come up out the split at the end with just his legs amazing still to this day

@paanne1013

Жыл бұрын

Strong leg muscles, very strong and these two are extremely talented.

these moves just don't make no sense!!! just sitting here shaking my head in awe!!! NOW THIS IS WHAT WE CALL GREAT!

1.52 to 2.15 fayards movement with the music is just sublime, born to dance, a talent we would all love to have, fayards the best dancer in the world ever, he learnt and studied numerous dance forms and utilised them to create his own style, his balance and posture was just immaculate. Apart from some very good street crew dancers in modern times, I have yet to see anyone who can even come close to fayard.

Utter sheer Brilliance, they literally take my breath away, ( where did they come from ? - another planet ?!!? )

Omg I love watching these two men tap dance! They truly were blessed with this talent of acrobatic tap dancing. No one even in this day in age, will be able to do what they did. Rip to these two legends right here❤️

Note how the cameras are kept still so that the genius in their dancing can be seen. Modern Directors would have cut and edited this to pieces.

Fantastic artists! One extra bit of class on their part, in my opinion, is how when one brother was doing a solo bit, the other brother would make gestures and flourishes to highlight and focus attention on what his brother was doing.

Stormy Weather is amazing, but this is my favorite performance of theirs. I keep coming back to watch it again and again.

If you ever feel down and need a pick-me-up, just watch this video. It always puts a huge smile on my face!

@paanne1013

Жыл бұрын

That is for sure! I just bought Stormy Weather from Amazon yesterday, can't wait to get it and watch it. Now I have to look for this movie too.

Everything hurts watching them. They are that good.

@alneshiasaint-hubert1595

4 жыл бұрын

yesssss I said the same thing!!! This new generation cannot do that at all unless they on some type of drugs!!!! 😆 😆 😆 Those brothers were the BEST!! ❤

@paanne1013

Жыл бұрын

@@alneshiasaint-hubert1595 - So true!

What a hypnotizing performance! These guys may be the greatest entertainers that ever lived.

Truly amazing to watch some 70+s years later. Despite the advesities the NB's faced. They endured the times with talent and graceful smiles on their faces.

Amazing brothers ❤❤ what an inspirational duo...nobody like them and their level of fitness, my my. Very cute, loving , intelligent and sweet❤❤❤

I am blown away. Now THAT is real skill. Goose bumps. Incredible!!

This has to be one of the best dance routines ever.

@AfrikanLifestyle

5 жыл бұрын

I think "jumping jive" is the best..There are so many though..Can't get enough of them...

@koolinwitk1789

4 жыл бұрын

Stormy weather as well

@eriknystrom5839

4 жыл бұрын

Jumping jive is from the movie Stormy weather..Or? I also like the Lucky Numbers. They were only young boys in that performance.

@koolinwitk1789

4 жыл бұрын

@@eriknystrom5839 and you're right lol.... 🤦🏾‍♀️ I just always called the dance stormy weather when my dad introduced it to me as a young girl

@eriknystrom5839

4 жыл бұрын

Koolin'Wit K I’ve been watching a lot of these excellent “ Song and Dance men” video lately, as I have a lot of time now not being able to socialize due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Bill Bojangles Robinson, the Nicholas Brothers, Sammy Davis Jr etc. I guess Michael J was influenced by all of them. I also listen to a lot of classical music, but that’s a different story as I’m an amateur violinist.

I wish I could have seen the Nicholas brothers in person. Fantastic,,,

Still come back and watch The Nicholas Brothers at times and is still just amazed at the stuff they was doing back then...WOW!

I'm exhausted just watching this.

Wow that feet skill is bananas the best

that's why we need a time machine

@XXavierTaylor

8 жыл бұрын

darymetal to bring them here where they can blow people away, lead a movement, and be appreciated to the extent they deserve while they're still in their prime.

I've never been so entertained by dancing before this.

At 1:52 Fayard moves so lovely, gracefully, and with such finesse and style. Wow. I'm so impressed

Amazing talent. I can never get enough of watching them.

I love this movie! It stars Betty Grable and Don Ameche and Carmen Miranda performs as well in this movie. A great musical film. Look at the Nicholas Brothers move! They were amazing and cannot be duplicated . They were the most amazing dancers! I really loved them in Stormy Weather... They need to make a movie about them because their story should be shared with the world...

@paanne1013

Жыл бұрын

Hollywood would have a hard time finding an actor who could dance as good as them.

I get asked why I don’t dance at parties when the music is playing. Because after seeing the Nichols Brothers, I knew there was no point in me even trying.

Greatest dancers of their generation, as well as tap dancers.

So unbelievably fast! Just incredible! Love these guys. 👏👏👏👏😀

Still ahead of its time. Incredible.

Watch out, Fred! Watch out, Gene! Watch out Michael! They're comin' ta GETCHA!

These guys are REALLY talented!

Chaque mois je regarde cet extrait magnifique de ces danseurs de génie quand le moral n'est pas bon. La parfaite synthèse artistique entre la performance, le rythme et l'élégance

These men were just gifted and brilliant! Thanks for posting

Two of the best dancers ever. Grace, power, showmanship and legendary athleticism. For a treat, watch the movie "Tap". One of the Nicholas brothers shows his stuff. You'll know exactly who he is too. He absolutely stole the dance sequence.

@paanne1013

Жыл бұрын

I watch that movie every time it is on tv....love the "challenge" part and yes, Harold could still do the moves in that movie!

@no-bozos

Жыл бұрын

@@paanne1013 - I will watch it through the challenge scene. The rest of the movie doesn't interest me very much.

This is as good as it gets. You can't get any better than these brothers...

They are the best tap dancers I've ever seen !

These guys were amazing, we are so blessed just to be able to watch these guys perform, wow.

This is called breathtaking beauty. What a performance!

These two men leave me speechless! They are tap dancing so fast that my eyes tells me to replay it again. SIMPLY FLAWLESS !

I absolutely loves them!!! I can watch their videos for hours. Im so grateful; they shared their talent with the world!

That was absolutely breathtaking! And on a side note, now I know where that snippet in that episode of Everybody Hates Chris came from.

Classic, this is as close to perfection as one gets. We are truly God's property. "Hat's off to the Nicholas brothers " May the Divine Creator be pleased with the both of you.

Man such incredible dancing mind blowing, this must of been way ahead of its time. The walking on the side of his feet where insane! The leg muscles must of been utterly steel. I did tap dancing as a kid, but didnt stick with it. If I had seen these guys then I would definitely have stayed with it.

@mariafilotas879

Жыл бұрын

Never again.All.who came after them owe everything to them.There have never anyother to compare with them

Be sure to watch their dance scene from the movie "Stormy Weather". Considered the greatest dance routine of all time.

@ser132

7 жыл бұрын

I like this one more, but I love that one too. these guys are just phenomenal

@Locktwiste72

6 жыл бұрын

tart green Yes, I agree. Fred Astaire said the same thing. There's an old clip of him dancing on a Hollywood backlot with them when they were preteens.

@orangegames3284

6 жыл бұрын

tart green, i think the best was i've got a gal in the kalamazoo with the wallflip

@thuryas5300

5 жыл бұрын

Was that the dance with the song jumping jive?

@brianberniard6642

4 жыл бұрын

I did it is Wonderful I watched it often.

That move he does on 1.56 - just kin mind-blowing!!

I think I smiled so much all the way through this performance that I hurt my face.

Show-stopping!! Brilliant!! Amazed! In awe!! 😍👏🏻🎩👌❤️💃🤩

I would not want to go back to those times. It wasn't a pleasant time for my people. I still love these brothers though bravo men. Love you.

@goodlife1500

9 жыл бұрын

Jasmine Alexander What a pair of talented brothers.

@slick1hit

7 жыл бұрын

+gabsylv Right, they were hung, lynched, burned,segregated, for the color of their skin.

@GarwinWayne

7 жыл бұрын

In some aspects things haven't changed. All depend how you look at it..back then there were more fathers in the home as compared to now, the family structure was more intact. just to name a few.

@tymeonmyhandz

7 жыл бұрын

Actually, Fayard's former wife, the great Dorothy Dandridge, was still being taken through the kitchen in places where she performed and one hotel drained the pool after she stuck here toe in. So yeah, times weren't great for black folks then.

@tymeonmyhandz

7 жыл бұрын

And yes, they absolutely felt the sting of segregation back then.

Well that flip into splits was epic

I love the Nicholas Brothers!

That was awesome!!! Best dancers I have ever seen.

These gentlement NEVER cease to amaze me!

so stunning. Cannot be described in words.

Among the greatest artists of all time, in my book. Isn't youtube fantastic?!!

@paanne1013

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is, we get to watch things that just are not shown anymore. I love it. These two are the finest entertainers (can't just pin them to tap because they do much more than that).

So talented and such a joy to watch. I'm glad we have them on film to enjoy today.