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OMG!!! Shane. You go girl!

Shane Mercado is a viral video phenom. He dances to Beyoncé's 'Single Ladies' without missing a beat... and in a single take! Yes, B gets dozens of cuts, but Shane's webcam never pauses.

A couple of weeks ago I mashed Shane up with the original Beyoncé video. It was magical. There was no editing needed at all. He's in perfect time. (Update: the video has been pulled, here's Shane's original)

OMG!!! Shane. You go girl!

Shane Mercado is a viral video phenom. He dances to Beyoncé's 'Single Ladies' without missing a beat... and in a single take! Yes, B gets dozens of cuts, but Shane's webcam never pauses.

A couple of weeks ago I mashed Shane up with the original Beyoncé video. It was magical. There was no editing needed at all. He's in perfect time. (Update: the video has been pulled, here's Shane's original)

Not only is Shane probably exhausted from the three minute marathon, but he's doing the whole thing in barely more than a closet!

This music video is legendary in more ways than one. Beyoncé's choreographer is a known Bob Fosse zealot and there were claims that her routine was ripped-off. She finally admitted to the strong influence of his Gwen Verdon dance routine last month in a BET interview.

With millions of hits on YouTube, fans have been begging Shane to teach them the steps.

After much anticipation we present Shane Mercado himself giving dance lessons to a New York newscaster.

Dance to Beyonce's Single Ladies by Single Man Shane
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+3
bird crick (55) 11/18/08 5:56 PM
shane you are my idol!
+1
ryan (7) 6/13/09 9:48 AM
i like dance
+3
Troi (2) 11/18/08 6:46 PM
love ya thanks gor showing my da dance

<3
-2
kieraS831 (-2) 11/28/08 11:27 AM
hey this is your girl beyonce nice really nice job u might be om my show
-1
kathy3796 (-1) 12/18/08 3:08 PM
Are you really Beyonce
+2
bird crick (55) 12/22/08 5:03 PM
no way, why would her name be kiera
+2
APchocolate (1) 1/1/09 3:30 PM
and plus she cant even Spell!!
+4
Jadens08 (3) 11/18/08 10:03 PM
I am soooooooooooooooooooooo jealous!!! Lol. I used to call myself a dancer til I saw Shane... I'm glad that you broke the dance down because I REALLY wanted to learn it. Do you give dance classes on a regular basis?
+2
phatass527 (1) 11/18/08 10:40 PM
i loved how you rocked it ...you did it better than a female
+2
njlove (1) 11/19/08 11:05 AM
you are amzing...here's the deal...i need to lose 30-40 lbs Shane....teach me the dances to burn it off...lol
+3
SOLOMON005 (2) 11/19/08 12:55 PM
im so ashamed im lyk a great dancer to be 14 and when i seen that a boy learned the dance before me i was so surprised because you do it so good....ILY SHANE
+2
luanabartholo (1) 11/19/08 2:05 PM
Brazil is here too!! wonderful film!
+2
OriginalCyn (1) 11/19/08 4:38 PM
I absolutely loved it!!!!!!!! You are amazing! Do you teach in NY? I need to do that dance for a "video present"... Please let me know the 411 on? Where can I learn this dance???
+2
emisue (1) 11/19/08 6:31 PM
Sure he's a great dancer, but this isn't a great how to video.
+2
bird crick (55) 12/22/08 5:04 PM
i agree
+1
ec2031 12/31/08 1:47 PM
It's true, is there a how to video, i'd like to learn it
+6
Rfriend (11) 11/19/08 7:38 PM
pretty close, ya gotta do it with heels on though
+1
msplayer 11/19/08 8:30 PM
you sure did work it better than the girlz. i know the drag queens are loving you ....work bitch!!!!!!!!
+3
Mrs.Wolfe (2) 11/19/08 8:37 PM
OMG!!!!! Shane you are amazing You have that dance down to a tee. IF I didnt know any better I would swear that you taught that dance to Beyonce instead of her teaching it to you if I didn't know any better I would swear you knew her choreagrapher on the slick......LOL!!!!!!
+3
jrm8013 (2) 11/20/08 12:11 AM
soooo.... i need you to teach me the rest lol... i work in the airline industry, i'll fly out to learn! jrm8013@hotmail.com OR http://www.myspace.com/nigga_rean

Jerome 22 Denver, CO
-7
emilyy (-7) 11/20/08 3:37 PM
go get a lyfee
+4
Shaving Cream MAN! (28) 11/20/08 4:12 PM
@emilyy --- hate is toxic. cool it.
+2
Shaving Cream MAN! (28) 11/20/08 4:14 PM
shane u amazing~!
+1
davidicon1 (1) 11/20/08 9:01 PM
OMG... You're the BEST DANCER I know.. No editing and in one take... That's Called SUPER DANCER. You're amazing man...
-1
AKASHAVAMPEDOUT (-1) 11/21/08 6:08 AM
SHANE I LEARNED SO MUCH FROM YOU ......YOUR ARE THE BEST MAN-YONCE I EVER SEEN!
+1
kiki4u 11/21/08 12:48 PM
i think i better stick to cassie's dances - she's stiff like me ;o)
+1
SOLOMON005 (2) 11/21/08 2:01 PM
go shane
+1
babe_babe 11/21/08 6:43 PM
that bangin
+1
dianaw517 11/22/08 7:51 PM
The girls need to go, they didn't know what they were doing... Shane you were amazing, as always!
+3
LCooperUGA (2) 11/23/08 9:55 AM
@K-213-

So...I truly hope that the email address you're giving Shane isn't yours. Because you, sir, do not act like a MAN. Nor a human. Spewing hate filled rants on a website towards someone who is infinitely more talented than you... that does not make you a man. And telling him to use his brain, while incorrectly spelling definitely, kind of ruins your point. Acting like a man includes employing compassion and humanity towards everyone. You could probably learn a thing or two from Shane. Grow up K213 and do something productive with your talents.
+1
prettylady815 11/23/08 1:43 PM
Shane I so #$%@in love u
+1
latinaruth 11/23/08 2:59 PM
I think your video is rockin your a wonderful dancer and great artist keep up the great work
+1
mangopeach20 11/24/08 5:48 PM
Don't worry about the haters. They are hating bc they can't do it. Shane is blowing up, not them! This dance makes people feel sexy and free. And I don't care if a man or woman an teach me. Keep at it Shane!
+1
allisha 11/24/08 6:44 PM
you are the best dancer ive ever seen.
+2
lipzrglossy (1) 11/25/08 8:29 AM
This is not a great how to video, Y was the camara guy more focus on the girl doin it all wrong, and she didn't have the attitude! I thought that I was goin to get it, I guess not! Shane ur the best, U dont need no back up dancers!
+1
kiearrab 11/25/08 5:56 PM
can u break it down a little better for me because everone at my school wants to learn it. p.s:i live in florida
+1
so fierce 11/26/08 5:46 AM
please please please redo this video. i want to learn this so bad and i am positive you could break it down so much better than this video. get a new camera person and get the focus on the star....you, darling.
+1
Xrcizer 11/26/08 7:14 AM
You are fierce with the attitude and moves. Awesomely done!
+1
MsSexxyDiva 11/26/08 12:52 PM
Hi Shane I'm from NWK,NJ and my hat is off to you for your dance performance I would like to know if you give dance lessons near me I don't know were your from but if possible can you help me learn this whole dance routine
+1
blabla12345 11/27/08 11:46 AM
i dunno how 2 work the video plz help!!
+2
dancer26 (1) 11/27/08 7:29 PM
i dont know why u keep showing the lady wearing black. I WANTED TO SEE THE REAL DANCER... which is Shane... she can't even dance...
+1
tsxsuga bree 11/27/08 10:17 PM
dang shane you r the bomm hope u do more songs
+1
dancebaby 11/28/08 6:52 AM
hmmm, you remind me soo much of brian briedman lol :)

cool dancer baby
+1
2kute4u 11/28/08 3:15 PM
wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+1
MrsLtrain 11/30/08 1:35 PM
Was anyone else bothered by the fact that they showed the people trying to learn the dance, particularly that one chick, more than they showed the instructor? This was a horrible instructional video, I love him, but the camera man sucked.
+1
almertha12 12/4/08 3:48 PM
your so good like omg dang my dancing looks retarted compared to you. maybe you can show me some dance steps
+1
Miriell 12/8/08 8:22 AM
Your a really good dancer, but I hope you will make one more video of this dance where the camera is mostly on you and of the whole dance, cause I REALLY REALLY want to learn it:D
+3
ynuiizkrustibum (2) 12/8/08 5:25 PM
uhmmmm urs r gud buh da camera kills it!

i kant learn it?pls new vid pls?
+2
Epps54 12/9/08 1:27 PM
The guy who is a hater, Shane ignor him and let him try looking at him self he come out with a new word or two.
-1
Epps54 12/9/08 1:32 PM
please take that girl out of the video, the girl in the black that can't keep up with Shane
+1
caco_moo_cow (-1) 12/10/08 3:49 PM
you are sooooo good at dancing
-1
C-O-N-F-U-S-I-N-G (-1) 12/10/08 8:50 PM
THE GIREL IN THAT BLACK CAN NOT DANCE SHE NEEDS TO BACK UP
+1
colin (9) 12/11/08 2:31 PM
hawttt
+1
amicat 12/17/08 9:14 PM
Love your dance. I wish i can take lesson from you. I enjoyed the video clip. Thank you
+1
caco_moo_cow (-1) 12/19/08 3:33 PM
could you do it a bit slower
+1
caco_moo_cow (-1) 12/19/08 3:33 PM
pleas
+2
SuperSexy (1) 12/22/08 4:22 PM
Shane u are a great singer and dancer. Keep doing your thing. Also thanks 4 breaking down the steps and making it easy. Beyonce should be proud!!!!
+1
sweetytweety (2) 1/5/09 6:26 PM
OMG that looks so hard
+1
dancing queen 1/7/09 12:34 PM
i wish u could have did da whole thang but dis my first time on this web-site but other than dat u did da damn thang and dat mexican or wat eva need 2 take lessons first then learn dis one

dancingqueen

check my myspace bitch
+1
diosa 1/7/09 4:57 PM
Shane--YOU need a contact...and perhaps Beyonce needs YOU too--you just blew her and all the backups out the way babe! Keep dancing wit your BADD AZZ SELF!! You're da bomb.
+1
im A wanna be 1/11/09 12:30 PM
look i learned nothing shane you cant teach anything my CAT can dance better that YOU!!!!
+1
queen b 1/18/09 3:24 AM
i loove the soong and dance is amazing
+1
missfunkyboo 1/24/09 8:17 PM
impressive
+1
freedombah 1/28/09 11:40 PM
is this the whole dance?
+1
fej54 2/1/09 8:43 AM
Bootyliscious
+1
mizsf (1) 2/7/09 10:18 AM
Not as good as Beyonce or her dancers...I noticed him "leaning" on the dresser at the beginning when he took it to the floor. I don't recall Beyonce needing that kind of help. Best attempt I've seen at totally duplicating the routine though.
+1
jessbaba313 2/12/09 5:00 PM
i can work it better
+1
jessbaba313 2/12/09 5:01 PM
i can work it better............... sike ... but my dance team is doin this and i kill it lol
+1
DDS 3/28/09 2:59 PM
wat up
+1
DDS 3/28/09 3:03 PM
act a azz
+1
shivanagendra9 (1) 4/18/09 7:12 PM
fine
+1
jazla 4/20/09 4:34 PM
i learned the first part that girl didnt know it and she was in the camera most of the time and she doesnt know it so she needs 2 move out the way and show u so i could learn the whole thing
+1
snackwrap (2) 4/28/09 10:00 AM
its harder to eat a ranch chicken snack wrap than learn this dance
+1
homeslice101 5/4/09 2:42 PM
nice...i wanted 2 see if you can post a video teaching da stepa of get right by jLo cuz i cant seem 2 find da choreography 4 it..im gonna dance it 4 my sweet 15 so if you could help..i woukld appreciate it a lot.
+1
sreejithpoovalli 6/18/09 11:01 PM
hai.......come on................
+1
Hunter_2000 (-4) 7/2/09 5:05 PM
did any 1 c my duck ;)
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