Pauline Mata. I've never really thought much of her when she was on Sytycd. Perhaps put against the lustre of her competitors then, she couldn't shine as brilliantly. Perhaps she just didn't manage to get to that right style before she was eliminated. Anyhoo, I chanced upon her videos some time ago, and she is truly inspirational. She's fluid, yet at the same time strong. Her body contorts at the right angles, with the right pinch of strength just to make the audience go 'WO-hoo'. What's most endearing is that she still has that student earnestness-- she makes you feel like she's there taking classes simply just to learn. I know it's such a DUH thing to say about how a dancer should dance, but seeing it emanating so profusely from her dancing makes me realise this aspect more and more. Guess amongst the craze over Keone, Kim, Kyle and Lyle, I instead am more drawn to this bite-size powerhouse for guidance, inspiration and entertainment. Here are some videos which I love the most.
Her hits are ridiculous.
Whoaaa...
