Two young skaters took everyone’s breath away skating to a beautiful rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”
The song, composed and originally sung by Simon and Garfunkel, is a powerful message about being there for the people in your life when trouble comes.
The skaters, Runa Maeda and Taryn Jurgensen, perfectly encapsulated the message behind this classic song.
The performance started off with Runa on her knees with her hands on her heart. Taryn was on her feet with her back towards Runa.
The song starts and the two dancers begin.
Taryn approaches Runa from behind to comfort her. She takes Runa’s hands and slowly lifts her up in a twirl.
The entire dance between Taryn and Runa was all about being there for each other when times are tough. They held hands, danced the same moves, and carried each other all throughout.
Their performance was expertly choreographed by Taryn, along with Bobby Beauchamp and Karen Kwan-Oppegard. And it won final round second place at the Tai Babilonia Trophy.
Viewers on YouTube loved the performance!
“I remember watching this program as I was waiting for my daughter’s event. Really beautiful choreography and skating and even better live,” maiselcat said.
This performance also became more than that for other YouTube viewers.
“Gorgeous. I was deeply moved,” lifeinburbland said.
Some viewers expounded on what they loved about the dance.
“I love your song choice for this performance. Beautiful you two are as you glide around with Grace and comfort,” Melanie Marshall shared.
Other viewers agreed with her.
“There’s something pure and precious about this and each one of the two performing has their own gifts and qualities shining thru. There’s something beautiful individually and as a pair that is felt. God be near to both of them!” Kri MD added.
To take such an iconic song and skate to it adds to the beauty. The sung itself has been covered by many stars ranging from Aretha Franklin to Elvis Presley. It was Simon and Garfunkel’s biggest hit and spent six weeks at the number one spot claiming six awards including Song of the Year and Record of the Year. Along with Aretha Frankin and Elvis Presley, hundreds of other artists including Johnny Cash, Annie Lennox and Bonnie Tyler have covered it. It’s a powerful song that has touched the hearts of millions and millions of people worldwide. And set to ice like this, makes the song shine even more in beauty.
Watch their moving performance on ice below to one of the most iconic songs of all time..
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