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Here, we take you on an epic journey behind-the-scenes with the most unique performers and athletes out there in a format that is both epic and intimate. From fire performers and aerialists to the famous Brooklynettes, Refinery29's 360 series will pull back the curtain and take viewers beyond the front row and onto the stage.
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00:00What's wrong with being confident?
00:04What's wrong with being, what's wrong with being, what's wrong with being confident?
00:12It's time to get the change out
00:14Is your tongue tied up?
00:17Cause this is my ground
00:18And I'm dangerous
00:20And you can get out
00:22But it's all about me tonight
00:25Tonight
00:35Hi, I'm Amanda, I'm captain of the Brooklyn Nets
00:38This is actually my fifth season with the Nets
00:40I did the last year in New Jersey
00:42And I love the brand so much that I transitioned
00:44And I'm now in my fourth year
00:46Coming back to Barclays Center
00:47Absolutely love it
00:49The Nets has given me one of the most amazing experiences of my life
00:53And I love fitness
00:54I love health
00:55I love exercise
00:56And I love dance
00:57So it's been really great to just bring all of that into one unit
01:00And just keep pushing myself to be the best that I can be
01:03Now that this is my fifth year here on the Nets
01:05I really do feel like I've mastered and really endured what it's taken to really become a Brooklyn Nets
01:11So now that I'm here
01:12I'm trying to pass that knowledge on to the ladies that come following me
01:16And also really pushing them to be the best that they can be as well
01:19So each year we're pushing the envelope
01:20We're getting bigger and better
01:21We're putting on show-stopping entertainment
01:23And it's a lot of fun
01:25So I'm excited to see everything that comes from here
01:27All right, getting into my workout
01:31Yes, Katie and Jackie that end up sweating
01:33So don't curve the circle out too much
01:35Do you want to keep that as a point?
01:38Huh?
01:42Just make this
01:45The Brooklyn Nets are very different than a lot of the other NBA dance teams
01:49In A, that we don't use pom-poms
01:51Which is one element that some people kind of can misconstrue if we're cheerleaders or if we're actually dancers
01:56So we really pride ourselves on being technical dancers
01:59We're professionally trained
02:00We all have dance backgrounds
02:02Some have degrees
02:02And some are professional dancers
02:04And some are professional dancers
02:05And it's the camera in front of you
02:06Staring down
02:09Here we go
02:13Oh boy
02:15How does she think she did?
02:16Oh yeah, how is she?
02:17I don't know what she did
02:19I think it's dad
02:20I think she's fine with that
02:21What was that?
02:22A wiki dog?
02:23Oh boy
02:24I really don't know either
02:25Whatever
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03:17Before each dance we make sure we do a circle where we have some sayings it depends on you
03:21know what the vibe of the audience is or what we are you know if we just need some energy
03:25or a little boost that will circle up and just get each other ready to perform our designer is
03:30david dalrymple he is amazing he's designed for all the stars you name it he's done it so we're
03:35very lucky to have him on our team one of the outfits we're wearing tonight we call it the bay
03:39romper it's inspired by a dress that beyonce wore on the red carpet it's dancer friendly but it's
03:44very fabulous makes you feel like your model which is great
03:57we're going to be a woman yes i'll be a baby
04:15yes i'll be whatever that can do
04:16Tell me when you're ready, guess I'll be your girl, forever you're lady
04:20You ain't never gotta worry, I'm down for you, let me run
04:22Best believe that, when you need that, I'll provide that, you will always have it
04:27I'll be on deck, keep it in check, when you need it, I'm a little happy
04:32She's in the drum like Dom D-D-Day, life and earth, see rhythm you play
04:37I wanna hear you calling my name like, hey mama, mama, mama, mama
04:42Begging the drums like Dom D-D-Day, I know you're wanted in the worst way
04:47I wanna hear you calling my name like, hey mama, mama, mama
04:52Do it, I love all the dope, I'm a little bit alright
04:56Now, co-cool got the truth, young bitch change the truth
04:59Screams is the truth, some other dudes get the deuce
05:01Don't die meat in the heap, leave in this interview, it ain't nothing new
05:05I've been s***ing with you, many hombres, just ain't taking you
05:07Just tell them to make a dupe, that's how it's real, I don't fool crape you
05:11So, baby, when you need dance, give me the vibe and I'm no good, I'll be bad for my baby.
05:16So, I'm feeling my drum like I'm DD.
05:19Yeah!
05:22Good for the dance.
05:23Good for the dance.
05:24Excellent.
05:25Good for the dance.
05:27Good for the dance.
05:29Good for the dance.

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