The Dance | Claudia Kern & Waldemar Martens feat. Kellymarie Sullivan [WM Original]

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I just love it to see it, when people follow their dreams despite the circumstances in their lives. Kelly is a professional dancer and one of those inspiring people. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, but refused to give in to it. Now in 2019 she is back on stage and agreed to perform for this video. Although the lyric of this song is so reminiscent of her story, it was written before I even knew her. What a blessing to see things coming together in this way.
I’m grateful that Claudia Kern agreed to lend her wonderful voice to sing this song. We were doing music in a gospel choir and a band together back when I was studying in Karlsruhe and it was a great opportunity to join again. Check out Claudia’s website to listen to more of her music.
And – Never give up!

LYRICS:
She serves white sparkling wine
At the theater at night
Enduring the stage of life
For a handshake and a dime

When the lights all go dark
Her eyes reveal a spark
Igniting the empty hall
In the silence she starts her ball

She dances through the night
Holding her head up high
She stumbles and falls and gets up again
She never gives up
Chasing her dream
She never gives in

One day the spotlight shines
On her charming eyes
Reflecting those painful times
She looks up to the skies

She dances through the night
Holding her head up high
She spins like a top while the music builds up
She never gives up
Chasing her dream
She never gives in

She seems like a foolish heart
To reach for the distant stars
But look at this dancing queen
Who lives her dream

She dances through the night
Holding her head up high
She spins like a top while the music builds up
She never gives up
Chasing her dream
She never gives in

Lyrics & Music by Waldemar Martens

DOWNLOAD TRACK:
https://waldemartens.bandcamp.com/track/the-dance

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CREDITS:

Claudia Kern (vocals):
http://www.kern-music.de

Ludmilla Lieder (background vocals):
https://www.instagram.com/liederludmilla

Kellymarie Sullivan (dance, choregraphy):
https://www.facebook.com/kellymarie.sullivan

Alexander Eberhardt (camera):
https://www.facebook.com/foto.eberhardt/
https://www.instagram.com/foto_eberhardt
https://www.foto-eberhardt.de/
https://alexander-eberhardt.com/

Eugenie Platt (organisation, choregraphy):
https://www.instagram.com/eugenieplatt/
https://www.facebook.com/ballettundtanzstudio.mademoiselle

Jonas Petersen (string section):
http://24violins.com

Waldemar Martens (songwriting, piano, arrangement, audio production, video editing):
Links see above