“I Didn’t Trust”: Joburg Boy Pulling Out Killer Moves With His Professional Dancing Dad Goes Viral

• A popular Johannesburg dancer shared a video of his young son demonstrating incredible dance skills
• The under-eight-year-old kept up perfectly with his skilled father's quick footwork and beat changes
• Over 263,000 people reacted to the heartwarming father-son dance video
• Briefly News spoke to psychological expert Jayshri Rangasamy regarding how parents can support their kids' dreams

A Johannesburg father and son have captured the hearts of South Africans with a viral dance video that showcases the pure joy of family bonding and raw talent.

Content creator @maradona.de.dancer, a popular dancer with over 208,000 followers and 2.1 million likes on his TikTok page, shared the incredible moment with his son on the 30 of July. The Johannesburg-based dancer regularly posts content featuring his dance crew and his young son, but this particular video has become his most talked-about post yet.

The video was shared with the caption:

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"Are dlale moh❤️🤣"

The video begins with the experienced dancer showing his young son the basic steps they'll be performing together. The boy, who appears to be under eight years old, pays close attention to his father's instructions before looking directly at the camera with confidence. When his dad asks if he's got the moves down, the youngster nods with determination, setting the stage for an unforgettable performance.

Both father and son then run into the frame and begin their routine, with the young boy immediately proving he can keep up with his skilled parent. Despite his age, he manages the quick footwork and rapid beat changes with impressive precision. The most magical moment comes when the father slides to the side, giving his son the spotlight to shine alone. The young dancer then pulls off some rare moves that leave his father grabbing his own head in complete amazement.

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Mzansi reacts to the father-son dance

The heartwarming dance video attracted thousands of comments from impressed viewers.

@chinaeyed noted:

"Uncle waffles reposted ❤️🔥"

@teedosh requested:

"Can we book him for my son's birthday in Nov please. He's turning 4. We are in Midrand."

@misspedros wondered:

"How?😩 How does he memorise all those steps…. Nna am still stuck ko Jerusalem dance."

@kgomotso asked:

"How did you train him🥺🥺🥺He's so cute."

@changeradiozw advised:

"Those who are expressing disappointed with your sons for not being able.to do this, you just need to take time to teach them like this Dad is doing and you will see."

@theprotagonist questioned:

"Home work. What about his home work. Is it done?"

@lelo6 admitted:

"I'm gonna be honest…. I ddn't trust him at first😂"

Supporting young talent development

According to Empowering Parents, children need proper guidance and accountability to turn their dreams into reality. Many young people rely on wishful thinking without putting in the effort to develop their skills. However, when parents actively participate in their children's interests, like this Johannesburg dancer does, it creates the foundation for real success. The key is helping children set specific, observable, and realistic goals while providing regular support and progress monitoring.

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The video shows how parental involvement and encouragement can help young talent flourish, showing other parents the importance of nurturing their children's natural abilities through active participation and guidance.

Briefly News spoke to psychological expert Jayshri Rangasamy regarding how parents can support their kids' dreams even while they're on a budget. She stated:

"Parents can support their children's dreams on a tight budget by focusing on encouragement, resourcefulness, and community engagement. They can nurture ambition by actively listening, showing belief in their child’s goals, and celebrating small milestones."

"Leveraging free or low-cost resources—like public libraries, online courses, community programs, and school clubs—can provide valuable learning opportunities. Networking with mentors, teachers, and local organisations can also open doors without financial strain. Most importantly, modelling resilience and creativity teaches kids that passion and persistence often matter more than money."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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• Briefly News recently reported on an Afrikaner woman jamming to Amapiano with her alleged lover at a tavern, with the pair's joyful energy and her impressive fluency leaving social media users completely charmed.
• Skeem Saam fans couldn't stop mocking Principal Magongwa's dancing in a recent TikTok challenge, with viewers saying the beloved actor was "fighting for his life" on the dance floor.
• DJ Maphorisa surprised fans with dramatically improved dance moves after facing endless online criticism, proving his doubters wrong during a recent music video shoot that had everyone talking.

Source: Briefly News