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The Stephan guy who she brought up on stage wrote a blog about his experience!

http://stefanwithanf.blogspot.fr/2015/09/the-night-i-danced-with-madonna.html?m=1

Last night in my hometown of Philadelphia, a lifelong dream of mine happened: I danced with Madonna onstage.
I'm still overwhelmed with joy and love and emotion, but here is an account of how my dream became a reality.
In the second to last song of Madonna's Rebel Heart Tour, "Unapologetic Bitch," a randomly selected fan is brought up onstage to dance with the Queen. I had heard that the fan is picked before the show begins so by the time me and my BFF Jennifer had taken our seats and the show began, I just assumed some lucky fan had already been selected. And so, I began to watch the show.
Which was amazing because 1) Madonna's Rebel Heart Tour is one of her great tours and 2) Jennifer and I were in the 4th row. It was during the end of fourth-to-last song (Material Girl) that I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around and there was a woman with a headset and walkie-talkie and a crew shirt and she said "Would you come with me?"
I don't know how, but I INSTANTLY knew I had been picked to go onstage. I tapped Jennifer and said "I have to go. I'm going onstage!" Jennifer looked at me like I had two heads, but I didn't have time to explain.
Along the side of the arena the crew woman asked me if I would like go up onstage and dance with Madonna. I couldn't have said yes faster.
She walked me towards the back of the floor section where a co-worker was waiting. The two of them basically drilled me, asking if I was DEFINITELY going to dance and how I HAVE to dance really hard and Madonna is happier when the person dances a lot and how the girl at the last show didn't do anything and how I MUST dance my ass off. I looked at her point-blank and said "I've been waiting my entire life to do this. Trust me. I will dance."
They introduced me to the security guard, Lou, who was going to hold my stuff and escort me to and from the stage.
I stood there looking out at Madonna who was singing "La Vie En Rose" and suddenly the realization hit me that I'd be joining her up there in mere moments. A twinge of anxiety rushed through my body. What if I passed out?! What if I froze?!
But then I realized that this is something I've always wanted to do. That I've been dancing to Madonna for 30-years! I knew I could do this, a calm washed all over me.
The opening notes to "Unapologetic Bitch" began and Lou said it was time to go. I followed him from the back of the floor section around the crowd over to the left hand side of the catwalk by the heart-shaped stage. I was told to stand there and when the dancer comes over and gestures for me, to go up the stairs.
The entire event from here is captured on video (in multiple views):
From the moment I walked up the stairs onto the heart stage with her, life took on a surreal quality. It was as if I was doing something completely appropriate and natural -- dancing with a woman whose music and career I've loved for three decades -- but yet it seemed like a dream. Either way, I was having the time of my life.
Madonna and I grinded. Madonna bent me over and smacked my ass. Madonna kicked my ass. Madonna humped my ass. It was heaven.
While walking down the catwalk towards the main stage, Madonna held my hand and was gazing into my eyes while singing. I was in awe. She looks absolutely beautiful. You can tell she is 57, but hot damn does she look amazing for her age. Seriously flawless. Staring into her crystal-clear blue eys and seeing her smile at you is otherworldly.
As I walking down the catwalk one of the dancers was instructing me on when I wpuld have to turn around and pose to the crowd and then again when I would have to turn and give the middle finger to the crowd. I didn't have time to tell him I already knew the routine from the previous shows.
Then I was taken to the main stage and had to dance my solo, in front of Madonna, in front of 20,000 fans. I wanted to take in the moment of me being in that spotlight in front of all those people but I couldn't. I didn't care. Madonna was watching me dance and I just directed my energy towards her.
The song ended and she put her arm around me and told me I did a great job and asked me my name and I kept wanting to touch her, put my hand on her to recognize that it's real, that the moment is actually happening. She asked me if I was nervous and I wanted to joke with her, so I said "no." Which she questioned and I answered the truth, that I was nervous as hell. I got my prize, the banana, and I gotta say watching Madonna trace a banana down your body while talking and looking at you is a wonderful way to spend a Thursday night.
She said goodbye to me and waved me off and the hatch they positioned me over began to lower me down underneath the main stage. The dancer who accompanied me told me to watch my head since the stage is very low. I tried to take in as much of my surroundings as possible. To get a peak behind the curtain, to see backstage at a Madonna show is something I've never been able to see. It flew by me so quickly. And then there was Lou, standing with my bag and he escorted me back to the floor.
I didn't even know what had happened and suddenly everyone recognized me and began hugging me and telling me what a great job I had done.
I squeezed back into the row with Jennifer and we hugged and screamed in delight.
Madonna performed the last number (Holiday) and then the show was over. But my celebrity had only begun.
Every single person I passed was smiling and high-fiving and fist-bumping and shouting my name and telling me congrats and asking to take pictures. It was unreal.
Jennifer and I finally made our way out of the venue and a wave of emotion overtook me. Tears began welling up in my eyes and I felt beside myself. I couldn't believe -- I STILL cannot believe -- that I had just experienced that.
I boarded the subway and received a round of applause from everyone. More photos, more fist-bumps.
I laid in bed at my friends house that night trying to go to sleep but it just didn't happen. I was too excited. I still am.
To say it was one of the best nights of my life would be an understatement. I couldn't have asked for a better night. It truly was a dream come true.
So what now?! Well, now I can finally move on to fulfilling those other dreams I have.
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What a great review and finally an understandable one, but we still don't know how they selected him tho.

They seemed to randomly selected him. A woman just tapped his shoulder, that's what he said.

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I hope she just forgot WTG or had a "technical difficulty" or something.

maybe she just remembered who she was and didn't feel the next to ask the question anymore

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I'll have my review Monday I'm currently in withdrawal and seeking asylum

:lol: I know, I can't bring myself to type an full review yet because it means reliving the whole night minute by minute and it's too painful.

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Had a magnificent time at the show in Filthydelphia with my best and fellow M friend Michelle. We've grown up w/M since the beginning and it's always a special night for us to see M together.

Iconic was absolutely amazing. Everything was perfect about it; the staging, the choreography, the costumes, the background video etc. I wasn't sure if it would work as an opening number but it sure as fuck did work. It was just amazing. YouTube videos don't do it justice. It simply MUST be seen live to appreciate it brilliance.

Bitch I'm Madonna was great. Lots of fun.

Burning Up was just that; Burning Up. She sounded really good and was definitely into it. Was great to hear the audience sing along to this classic.

Holy Water/Vogue was incredible. Another that MUST be seen live.The looks on peoples faces as she performed it were priceless! So many OMG's and stunned looks on peoples faces. A wonderful moment in the show and a moment that only the great M can pull off.

Body Shop was really well done. Loved the sets and staging.

True Blue was one of the many highlights of the night. She sounded so good when you could hear her. At times the audience was singing so loudly you could barely hear her. People were genuinely thrilled when she started singing it. Many people around me held hands or hugged as they sang along with her. I'm so happy she's performing it again after 28 long years.

Deeper and Deeper was another awesome moment. As one of the alleged lesser known songs it sure went over big! People were just so thrilled to hear it. Again many were singing along to it and enjoying it immensely.

Heartbreak City/LDLHA was another highlight for me. She sounded amazing. When she started singing LDLHA the crowd went nuts. It was so good to hear this gem after 30 years. Both songs were so well done!

More to come later!

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Oh puh-lease!! :lol: I have a face and body only my hubby could love. Nobody is ever attracted to me. I only look good in my selfies because I know the right angle and filters to use. In real life, I'm :vomit:. And that's not the depression talking, because I'm taking something for that. :lol: it's just the bitter reality I've come to terms with. :cries::lol:

:(

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New here :smile:

I was at the Philly show and I'm still going through Madonna withdrawal. The show was phenomenal! I was inches away from her when she came out from under the catwalk before performing the medley. It was so surreal. I went to touch her but the security guy wasn't having it. :ohmy: She is so tiny but her persona is larger then life. Heres a few pics I took. I'll upload more later. I was in sec 1 row 8 next to the catwalk. If anybody took pictures from the other side of the stage I would love to see if I'm in any of them. I was wearing the Tom Tom BIM shirt. :laugh:

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Awesome!

Welcome aboard Flip! :lol:

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