Interview: The Addict Initiative behind the drama
David described them as really really stunning and Amanda told The Addict Initiative they were terrifying and incredible.
The 26 strong dance troupe received a standing ovation on tonight’s show so tracked down the the lady in the white frock Lily, to find out more.
“I think the performance appeals on a number of levels,” she told BGT Insider. “People with different interests will get different things out of it. People with an interest in film will enjoy the visuals and dancers and kids might look at it and think it’s crazy and something they would like to try.
“Older people could think it’s unlike anything they have seen before and like it for that reason.
“We thought there would be something in there to appeal to all the Judges but for me personally I thought Alesha would really get it with her background in commercial dance. That is the genre we based our routine on but put our own theatrical twist on it.”
The group are aged between 18 and 30 and rehearse together every Sunday. They were inspired to create the piece after watching movies.
We’d been watching scary films like Snow White and the Huntsman and Hocus Pocus and wanted to create something dramatic” Lily said.
“I wouldn’t say the routine is frightening. It is very intense and theatrical and does have quite an effect on the audience. It goes through so many different emotions.”
Despite having danced in front of friends and family, The Addict Initiative had never showcased their routine to the public before.
“We had never performed to such a large audience before and really didn’t know how it would go down. We though it might be one of those Marmite pieces that you either love or hate.
“We would love to perform our routine for the Queen. I think she would like it – it would certainly show her something different.”
Watch The Addict Initiative's audition again here.