The iconic American romance and dance film “Dirty Dancing” first graced the big screen on August 21, 1987.
Quickly becoming a box office hit, it turned into a cultural sensation in the late ’80s and continues to captivate audiences today.
Although many would think it draws in more of an adult crowd, even some kids can’t help but fall in love with the movie’s great dance routines.
One 8-year-old boy was utterly mesmerized by this classic film.
Meet Charlie, a young but avid fan of “Dirty Dancing.”
His fascination is particularly with the film’s iconic dance sequence towards the end, a routine that even the film’s character, Baby, struggled to master over an entire summer.
But Charlie, he’s different.
This kid’s got a lot of skills up his sleeve.
Charlie’s talent for dance is nothing short of extraordinary.
Under his mother Lainie Kristina’s encouragement, his living room becomes his stage.
Here, he practices the routine with a passion and precision that would’ve made Patrick Swayze proud.
As the movie plays in the background, Charlie watches intently, absorbing every move.
When the lyrics “And I owe it all to you…” fill the room, he bursts into action.
His footwork is fancy, his hip movements are spot on, and despite the lack of a partner, Charlie’s performance is mesmerizing and flawless.
A standout moment is when Johnny Castle, the film’s lead, leaps off the stage.
Charlie, in perfect sync, mimics the jump and nails the choreography, including Swayze’s signature head roll and knee spin.
Watching Charlie is like seeing a mini-version of the famous routine come alive.
Interestingly, Charlie’s love for “Dirty Dancing” is a reflection of his mother’s own adoration for the film.
Lainie Kristina shares with BuzzFeed,
“Since the movie had the name ‘dancing’ in it, Charlie insisted on watching it the next day at home.”
But what about the lift?
As the film approaches its most iconic scene—the climactic “lift”—Charlie stands there, captivated, without a “Baby” of his own to hoist into the air.
It’s a moment many viewers can relate to, standing mesmerized by the magic unfolding on screen.
Charlie’s love for copying dance videos began when he was just three-years-old.
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He started by watching Michael Jackson’s dance routines, then recreating them on his own.
In fact, he even learned how to move to “Thriller!”
His mom shared, “He hasn’t stopped performing since then.”