tv & events
We went viral in 2010 with a video we made in our living room. Since then we've been lucky enough to have performed at events and on TV shows around the world. We even starred in a few commercials which helped fund our live performances and dance on film projects. Here are some of our highlights.
media coverage
hands - reel
Year of production: 2010-11
Running Time: 4:39 min
A subversive look at the media attention we received after 'going viral' in 2010. We spent a year saying yes to everything and then quickly learnt how to say no. Dir: Jonny Reed
ABC NIGHTLINE
Year of production: 2010
Running Time: 3:13 min
This interview also features the dancers from the Maguire-O'Shea school and filmed at their Saturday class in Essex.
rachel ray
Year of production: 2010
Running Time: 4:38 min
We were flown to New York for this interview and also made our cabaret debut at The Box that night with Hands.
good morning america
Year of production: 2010
Running Time: 2:44 min
Our first satellite link up and our first hand dance interview.
got talent
Italy
Year of production: 2017
Running Time: 2:48 min
A recreation of our viral hit We No Speak Americano, on the Italian TV talent show TU SI QUE VALES. Styled by Jonny Reed
france
Year of production: 2015
Running Time: 2:19 min
This is our semi-final performance on the global franchise. Following this, we also performed the piece at the Just for Laughs festivals in Montreal, 2016. Find out more
france Audition
Year of production: 2015
Running Time: 2:15 min
A short version of our HANDS act performed at the audition of La France a un Incroyable Talent in Paris
america
Year of production: 2011
Running Time: 2:23 min
Filmed in LA, we were invited to perform on the show as special guests with other YouTubers Rebecca Black and the treadmilling boys from the band OK GO. Styled by Jonny Reed. Find out more
britain
Year of production: 2011
Running Time: 1:57 min
Another semi-final performance and the first time we choreographed hand dancing for a troupe.
Styled by Jonny Reed
best bits
#2
Year of production: 2011
Running Time: 2:04 min
A behind the scenes look at the adventures we had during our 15 minutes of internet fame.
Photos, footage and video edit: Jonny Reed
#1
Year of production: 2009
Running Time: 2:12 min
This video was originally compiled for the finale of our first live show and features rehearsal footage and outakes. Dir: Jonny Reed
commercials
mcdonalds, US
Year of production: 2010
Running Time: 0:30 min
We thought long and hard about whether to do this advert but in the end, a trip to LA and the promise of free fries convinced us. Lovin' It.
smokeline
Year of production: 2011
Running Time: 0:30 min
We got the shot in three takes thanks to our third pair of hands, Emily Morgan Byrt (on the left).
HP Pavilion 360
Year of production: 2017
Running Time: 1:34 min
A collaboration with singing superstar Kamil Bednarek. Hand dancing with touchscreen, 360 twisting laptops.