posted Dec 12, 2022 @ 02:04pm by Brett Honeysett

Vancouver Island dance duo ‘Funkanometry’ receives special shout-out from Annie Lennox

Nanaimo, BC-based dance duo ‘Funkanometry’ received a one-of-a-kind shout-out from legendary pop artist Annie Lennox this week.

<who>Photo credit: @Funkanometry_ on Instagram</who>

A video of Jacksun Fryer and Carlow Rush, who make up Funkanometry, dancing to ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)’ was retweeted by Lennox, who co-wrote the number-one hit along with Dave Stewart during her time with the pop group Eurythmics in 1983.

Wowza!! I just saw this incredible interpretation of SWEET DREAMS…
Gentlemen..You’re AMAZING!!!
Thanks for choosing our song!
ps.. Who ARE you???? pic.twitter.com/uQFLUYZ5iI
— Annie Lennox (@AnnieLennox) December 10, 2022

Funkanometry first entered the spotlight during their appearance on the hit reality show America’s Got Talent earlier this year, where they made all the way to the semifinals.

Their unique dance style and enthusiasm has allowed them to reach over 130,000 followers on Instagram and has caught the attention of people worldwide, including that of celebrities such as Lennox.

The group also recently had the opportunity to perform in front of thousands a Rogers Arena during a Vancouver Canucks game.

Funkanometry can be found on Instagram @Funkanometry_ and on Twitter @funkanometry

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