It’s one of those songs that when it comes on the radio, volume settings go up. A song that probably anyone within the vicinity would sing along to. Just like that scene in Wayne’s World. We’re talking of course, about “Bohemian Rhapsody”.
There’s been a wide range of musicians who’ve covered the Queen classic. A cappella group Pentatonix have theirs, country star Jennifer Nettles, Panic! At The Disco, and even the Muppets have their own version.
In addition to these musical interpretations, other performances involving “Bohemian Rhapsody” have surfaced on the internet as well.
One of these unforgettable acts took place during the Radix dance competition in Anaheim, California.
It all started with seven girls dressed in black.
These dancers were all part of a company called Project 21 and according to Rumble, were between the ages of 10 and 12. When “Bohemian Rhapsody” began to play its signature intro, the girls sprang into their jazz routine.
“Bohemian Rhapsody” is a masterpiece that contains different music styles.
These girls make sure their movements match the song’s range of genres. The first section of their routine is slightly slower but full of expression, matching up with the words we all know by heart. It’s almost like interpretative dancing.
It’s a ballad, a drama, opera, and rock and roll in 6 minutes.
After a few sequences of moves, the track switches to the opera portion. One girl takes Freddie Mercury’s role, but together they bust out moves that mirror the whimsical lyrics. According to OperaWire, the legendary frontman was a huge lover of the music style.
Then an explosion of energy when the song morphs into rock-and-roll.
Even the crowd can’t hold back their cheers watching the girls adapt to the new genre. This routine was choreographed by Molly Long, a professional in the industry. The combination of the girls’ talent, the music, and the fantastic choreography is what makes it a stunning performance.
The dancers’ movements simmer down once they get nearer to the end of “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
Freddie Mercury famously once said:
“You can do what you want with my music, but don’t make me boring.”
The Project 21 dancers’ act certainly met Freddie’s condition. It beautifully complements the lyrics and is beyond entertaining to watch.
The judges were impressed and the audience was delighted!
The group was named first-place champions in the “Junior Jazz Group” category during the Radix Dance Convention. Their performance has also been watched more than 965K times online and has received 16K “likes.”
Queen’s 1975 song “Bohemian Rhapsody” has earned its own accolades over the years.
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It sits as #166 on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list and at #1 on their “Best Vocal Performances in Rock History” readers’ poll. The tune has a place in the Grammy Hall of Fame and holds a Guinness World Record for being the “oldest music video” to rack up a billion YouTube views.
Freddie and the boys are geniuses.
You don’t want to miss this take on Queen’s epic! Press play below to see seven dancers rock their routine.
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