STS Podcast: Bonus Episode: Les Twins - Showcasing Mental Wellness through Dance

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Silence the Shame's Founder and CEO, Shanti Das, and Founder of Kids Write Network, Helen Georgaklis, sat down with world-renowned dancers Larry and Laurent Bourgeois, known as Les Twins, to discuss raising awareness about mental health and improving access to treatment and services. In this candid conversation, Les Twins shares the impact of dance and how it can play a vital role in improving one's mental wellness while also being a powerful and creative outlet to showcase one's internal struggles. Recorded August 2023
Les Twins performed a dance demonstration to showcase exactly how powerful dance can be! Check out the audio podcast episode on our Silence the Shame Podcast Channels through Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google, and Soundcloud!
Video and Audio Production by @SpellzProductionsLLC
A special thank you to our partners:
Kids Write Network
Les Twins
The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (The RICE Center)
STS acknowledges that the video contains copyrighted music and does not claim any ownership or rights over the music. STS is sharing this video for non-commercial purposes, solely for entertainment or informational purposes. The music is played for a dance demonstration: Iron Sky, Paolo Nutini.

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@Dr3am1ndig016 4 күн бұрын

That little exercise they did with that guy was strangely mesmerizing! That was perfect!

@vandabaptiste2024 6 ай бұрын

Larry and Laurent I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon and liver cancer in February, 2020. I made it through all the pain and suffering most days because of watching you guys. I am 59yrs old now and my sister would call some days and based on how I sound when I answer the phone she knew I was watching Les Twins because through all that pain you guys could make me forget. I pray That I will have the opportunity to meet you it's my biggest wish. God bless you Les Twins

@chrxsalis851 6 ай бұрын

You will meet them!

@arnettagary2256 4 ай бұрын

❤ 😂 I'm happy to watch you're healing virtues gifts from ELOHIM, TYYAHWEH FOR LES TWINS GIANTS IN MY LIFE TY EN. GLORY HALLELUJAH TYYAHWEH 🙏🏿

@nicolemartin1782 4 ай бұрын

@letwins

@dada3753 4 күн бұрын

💖✨🙏🏾💖✨🙏🏾💖

@user-kw5yh2oj2j 8 күн бұрын

They always give me a real happiness

@melvabrown8229 6 ай бұрын

The dance that Larry did was so powerful and emotional. He actually had to collect himself at the end. It almost looked like tears were in his eyes. I briefly saw Laurent wipe away tears also. The way he moved to every word on the song with such emphasis was incredible.

@lifeisbeautiful7859 6 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you! Larry's freestyle was very powerful and emotional! I have the same reaction as Laurent, Larry also gave me tears and goosebumps! 😭😱 The way his body moved to every single musical elements with such attention and intensity was truly Genius!!! He not just dance but every part of his being make the song alive, and I could visually and feel all the Lyrics, beats... Mindblowing! 👌💯🔥

@elizabethagada6798 5 ай бұрын

These guys always bring me to tears 😢 and am so proud of them ❤️ because that's very hard to do

@saronjordan5203 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful

@dquoo 2 ай бұрын

35 years old crazy ... love forever to this 2 ..

@jc605__ 6 ай бұрын

Someone asked why I've been watching the twins for the past two months. For some reason, they make me think about good things. They make me smile. I love the way they love each other. They make me appreciate songs I never really liked. Now I hear those songs and sing along and dance to them. I see the twins as I listen. I've actually made a playlist for my truck. It pumps me up for the ride to and from work. The twins are amazing.

@78SR 5 ай бұрын

Les Twins dance from the inside out. They show us what autonomy looks like.

@m.t.shiphopblogandmore...007 6 ай бұрын

I know what they did for me. It was Laurent who started Body by Lau in 2020 that started a healing journey for me. I still watch their dance as a way of healing.

@tobiasvences5543 3 ай бұрын

Dancing is spiritual

@ceneiseharris1316 5 ай бұрын

OMG! The reason I love the Les Twins is because when I was in a dark stage in my life death and depression, in yes Mental Health issues ! Larry and Laurent saved me, I was 44 at that time and now I'm 50 and I promise you I owe them so much! These young men gave me peace and a reason to live and know I can have something to look forward to seeing these two guys daily and it made me feel so happy to just see them dance, see they were always smiling and just loving each other , that brought joy to my heart and made me learn to be more positive and lose the negativity that was going on around me ! Thank you Les Twins 💯❤️🙏😇

@lifeisbeautiful7859 6 ай бұрын

Larry's freestyle was very powerful and emotional! I have the same reaction as Laurent, Larry also gave me tears and goosebumps! 😭😱 The way his body moved to every single musical elements with such attention and intensity was truly Genius!!! He not just dance but every part of his being make the song alive, and I could visually and feel all the Lyrics, beats... This was a musicality sermon, mindblowing! 👌👏💯🔥

@dujohn0173 2 ай бұрын

Since 2020-2021, Larry has obviously gone through a lot of pain, and you can see it in his growth as a dancer. This was mesmerizing and soul piercing!❤

@nilvv5550 6 ай бұрын

Larry & Laurent are extraordinary entertainers. I love that Larry mentioned that they need to work on their own mental health on a regular basis. Dance is a coping tool. Les Twins will transport you into a different place in their workshops. You will feel exhilarated & ready to face the world. Professionally, they are great motivators & are changing the world one dance at a time.

@user-sg1hv9fk1j 6 ай бұрын

Just watching them for the past 10months on KZfaq has helped my mental health greatly. They are succinct and straightforward. Well done Les Twins, Larry and Laurent. All God's blessings. 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤

@lesc.9215 6 ай бұрын

They are so giving and compassionate. I want Larry to hug me.

@sweetlyte 6 ай бұрын

I've heard many times he gives the BEST hugs. I want to hug him so bad 🥲

@BoraMinette 6 ай бұрын

They both do. Most genuinely authentic gentlemen I’ve ever met. So transparent about their struggles and the importance of mental health. Much respect to my Twins!!❤

@genidechalu9949 6 ай бұрын

This conversation in itself is so uplifting. I have been to a workshop and I know personally when I am feeling stressed and I put on music and dance, I feel so much better. The concern though how do you mentally advise yourself to go put on music and then dance to get out of the stressed mindset.That missing piece is what Laurent and Larry assist with accomplishing. Thank you all for this.

@Yanadew 5 ай бұрын

You are seeing some serious dance therapy from King Ca Blaze. & King Lau “ Lil Beast!” ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@Dlugia2 6 ай бұрын

Excellent message. They are so amazing and inspirational! Love 2 Les Twins!!

@Atieh7_4live 2 ай бұрын

Les twins had got me even online at home. I wachted their videos and because of them I decided the next day to go to dance school und had wrote my name in the list...but it came corona and everything was close and even that!!! couldn't stop them doing anything for their fans and they started it online😅 I'm still dancing and practicing my dance because of them❤

@kimblake4790 6 ай бұрын

These young men are phenomenal. I honestly cried

@joyflemming4034 6 ай бұрын

Love these two so much!!! So you mean to tell me that this man that talks about his daughter with some much love and affection would actually have kids out there he is not claiming or taking care of. Please miss me with that. They are awesome and this was a fantastic interview.

@myrtlehall7753 6 ай бұрын

I don't believe for one minute 37 kids

@joyflemming4034 6 ай бұрын

@@myrtlehall7753 not for one milli second

@arjunrana5834 6 ай бұрын

It’s like he wants to say something… Ca Blaze ❤❤❤❤ My idol 🎉🎉🎉

@HappyLifewithMaria 6 ай бұрын

This was a whole experience....they are such special humans 💖💖💖

@jasmineangell5939 5 ай бұрын

I love the fact that they are supportive of mental health issues. I'm an example of having to live with this social labelling.... There is a wide variety of mental health issues.

@Lovelydia-pt1cj 5 ай бұрын

I love their self awareness

@myrtlehall7753 6 ай бұрын

I 😢 this was so powerful and needed thank you for this please continue

@lestwinsbish 6 ай бұрын

Phenomenal interview. Love Les Twins❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@beatricejones747 6 ай бұрын

I can not speak to EXACTLY when this interview was done, but from the conversation it was done 2023. [Lau speaks to being 35 this year - they will be 35 next month]. It appears that it was done before 'Renaissance'. Personally, very proud of Laurent for addressing an incidence that occurred with his daughter - Maelina. Larry's dance was so🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. Truly mesmerizing, captivating, and extraordinarily EMOTIONAL. AND, yes, both brothers were 'moved' by the performance. 💌🏩🥊Les Twins

@DesiredVacationLLC 6 ай бұрын

It was the beginning of Renaissance tour

@beatricejones747 6 ай бұрын

@@DesiredVacationLLC Thanks for the confirmation, knew it had to be done before the 'TOUR'.

@yolandajones6509 5 ай бұрын

@@DesiredVacationLLCit was recorded in August of this year 2023, if you caught what Larry said it was their day off.

@DesiredVacationLLC 5 ай бұрын

@@yolandajones6509 Yeah, I did hear Larry say that..

@willowoflegend 24 күн бұрын

Laurent has a daughter?

@ThinWaistedPrimaDonna 5 ай бұрын

9:30 lol, 😂😂😂 I agree with Les Twins.

@edwinlara6361 5 ай бұрын

Most healing video i have seen in years. Dancing for me iba like letting go the fear of yourself,this help me so much Just thanks for being that kind of persons in this world,this space is pricesless.

@myopinionthanks1764 6 ай бұрын

Wow Larry I’m in tears❤

@lestwinsbish 6 ай бұрын

Amazing cause❤❤❤❤

@fredericnemi6317 6 ай бұрын

Les gars ci ne sont pas sorciers ? Waou ! C’est quoi ça ? J’ai eu la chair de poule à un moment ….

@guccigurl_risa 6 ай бұрын

Great Humans - Les Twins❤️❤️

@kaderamara2412 6 ай бұрын

Los más grandes!!!!!❤

@tobiasvences5543 3 ай бұрын

Wow they say everything this author I’ve been reading on spirituality. Osho les twins are enlightened

@nonhlanhlaluckiegumbo 6 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤this is so refreshing 😊

@k1kevin2 6 ай бұрын

Feel the music (and be music) to heel the mind

@quennie8832 3 ай бұрын

Great conversation. I love her jacket

@UNbowed62 6 ай бұрын

Extraordinary🙏🏽❤️❤️

@tr3thaiii 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this clear version

@daevon3557 6 ай бұрын

I wanna see Laurent’s freestyle can y’all drop it on y’all page

@Lovelydia-pt1cj 5 ай бұрын

They’re still so humble ❤

@user-sg8gs5ji5x 22 күн бұрын

Humble and kind

@kirtanflow4450 6 ай бұрын

Great guys with a mission 👍❤️🙏🏼

@sweetlyte 6 ай бұрын

This was amazing thank you!

@moniquewalker4763 4 ай бұрын

So I knew there was more than just dance that made you both so special it's also your work with mental health because I have a condition that is very common anxiety and I also use to have panic attacks as a younger girl and it was terrible so hard to deal with and it is not just mental it is physical like body aches soreness in my leg and arm muscles, headaches, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, racing thoughts, irritability, I'm a lot better now as a grown woman being more educated about mental health and treatment and just wanting to be a better me with the help of my family I'm so greatful, and thank you Larry and Laurent for all that you're doing you found a way to help so many through dance cheers to you 🙏

@sandracarpenter144 6 ай бұрын

❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼

@cafeaulait650 6 ай бұрын

OMG, Larry’s freestyle is one of the best thing i’ve ever seen Wow!! That was so ingenuis and emotional, and i can’t count how many times I rewinded it and still got shiver and tears! 🥹🥶 What a beautiful man and artist, pure finest!💯🔥

@2009sugarcookie 6 ай бұрын

Powerful ❤

@lorettawebb3129 4 ай бұрын

Happy New year Les Twins

@kimblake4790 6 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤

@rmpitton 4 ай бұрын

They were born in France to both Haitian parents! I can hear the Haitian accent and the gestures. Why don’t they acknowledge that? 🤷🏾‍♀️. Still love you both! You are extremely talented! 🇭🇹🇫🇷

@dujohn0173 2 ай бұрын

They've said a few times their mother is from Guadalupe. Their dad may be Haitian, but from what little I've heard them say about him, it sounds like he was abusive and left when they were 5, so it's painful for them to talk about him I think.

@barbaracrum9081 6 ай бұрын

Hi Larry and Lau

@joshuaper1 6 ай бұрын

dancing is holistic medicine, the REAL magic, a baby dances with out any training. naturally we were meant to dance.. yet we grow up and still act like children.. but of all the stupid things we continue to do despite we act like were too cool to dance.

@saquonamack7425 Ай бұрын

Wonderful show amazing resilience the greatest sexy man battling health issues help me forget about my issues with cancer and infection from radiation

@kamicb1997 6 ай бұрын

Wait .. Lau has a daughter I didn’t know that

@elless6535 5 ай бұрын

Both have daughters who are the same age, 12 or 13 now.

@HENRY99246 4 ай бұрын

I mess with the emptions and power of transmitted through his dance but I didn't feel anything from it. It was more about hitting beats than actual dance. Laurent would've shown more if he danced to this song. They are legends and the best to ever do it but I haven't been feeling Larry's style since 2014. It feels like he lost his passion to dance and only goes thru the motions now.

@HENRY99246 4 ай бұрын

@@nomadicsoundscapesleephub of course and it’s perfectly understandable if Larry feels that way now. They are 35 now, so he probably has his focus on other things.

@HENRY99246 4 ай бұрын

@@nomadicsoundscapesleephub nah I don’t think that is it man. They being competitive has never bothered Larry. Larry has beaten Laurent more times in the last competitions when they faced eachother. Competition keeps them hungry for improvement since they are battle dancers as well. It’s just that while Laurent kept evolving his dance Larry stayed the same. Larry has the same dance moves, never changes grooves or bounce (those are necessary when hip hop dancing) all of his stuff is super technical and precision but very chopped, he has no flow of continuous dance. I’ve been watching them since like 2007 and I dance hip hop as well. Btw Larry should’ve lost to Majid in that competition. Majid Won that. Business wise they are good yo. They are millionaires. They are models, dance artists, they were on tour with Beyoncé ,ambassadors for the Jordan brand, clothing line and Hennessy bottle line. They are more than good

@yolandajane61 6 ай бұрын

We not talking about the 37 kids things

@shell-shellj1403 6 ай бұрын

NOOOO we not cause they don’t have 37 kids neither one of them…

@rierie205 6 ай бұрын

Why keep perpetuating a lie. That attitude is why a lie will go around the world twice before the truth get out of bed. Plus, if you jump on a bandwagon, then make it be one that makes sense. 37 kids, and it only comes out now? Seriously?

@TheShooteR28 6 ай бұрын

And this interview was done before that rumor came out 🫤

@Lelileila 6 ай бұрын

its just a rumor

@user-ue4sg6et2f 6 ай бұрын

Because its dumb asf

@Acam-zc3wf 4 ай бұрын

It would have been nice if she let the listeners deduce what Les Twins were saying for themselves. Kids are a lot smarter than we give them credit for. Over explaining just cut the opportunity for even deeper dialog and a more direct connection with the live audience. She should have facilitated and not spent so much time interpreting. O well….

@shell-shellj1403 6 ай бұрын

I would like to touch on WHY are y’all posting this NOW knowing that they were removed from OR left the mental health tour? So yall clout chasing too on the backs of the controversy? Just wow…

@rierie205 6 ай бұрын

Good point.

@TheShooteR28 6 ай бұрын

Maybe they had other obligations and couldn't stay on the tour. And they were touring with Bey at the same time too.

@shell-shellj1403 6 ай бұрын

That wasn’t it

@TheShooteR28 6 ай бұрын

@@shell-shellj1403You think it's because of the rumor?

@idbbender2868 6 ай бұрын

Laurent doesn't have 37 children. The person who posted that rumor seemed to want attention. Lately, people can say anything on social media and people just believe it without proof or don:t do their own research. C'mon, seriously...