Take a Look: Amazing Dance Animation

This video has probably been floating through the interwebs for a while now, but just in case you haven't seen it yet, here it is.  I can honestly say this is one of the best works of animation that I have seen.  It may not be filled in, and it may look like a rough draft, but that's what makes it beautiful to me.  The artist, Ryan Woodward, perfectly captures all the delicate movements of a dancer.  At some points in the video, his animation almost feels like you are watching two very real bodies.  Just watch it and see for yourself.  The man is brilliant.

Woodward also got the chance to have his art featured as a "Google Doodle" for the birthday of Martha Graham.  It's just as beautiful:

If you want to see the "making of" video of the "Thought of You" animation you can watch it here.  I think the thing that I appreciate most from this guy is that he was so interested in contemporary dance (my favorite dance style, by the way) that he took the time to carefully capture all the elements of a dance and the dancers...and he doesn't even dance!  He even collaborated with actual dancers and choreographers.  That's dedication!  Not only does he do a marvelous job of capturing dance; his work also tells a story.  I can dig it.

Applause to you, Mr. Woodward.  Applause.