Lord of the Dance! Unassuming teenager proves looks CAN be deceiving as he shocks high-school crowd by winning dance-off

  • One boys looks up against it after 'opponent' pulls some silky moves
  • But crowd gasp in shock as pupil turns from awkward to dance star
  • Tender moment as defeated opponent congratulates boy with hug 

The old saying 'you can't judge a book by it's cover' is shown in spectacular fashion in this high-school viral video.

A boy goes from unassuming and somewhat awkward to instant hero thanks to his scintillating dance moves.

As crowds gather around the 'dance floor' with videos at the ready, one fleet-footed pupil, Josh, puts on his own show in the seemingly 'all over before it's even begun' dance-off.

Dance off champion
Dance off champion

One fleet-footed schoolboy shows off his dance moves, as his 'opponent' watches on

Dance off champion
Dance off champion

Then the crowd stand in shock, as the awkward-looking pupil shows off some special moves

After a few friendly taps on his opponent, the crowd wait in anticipation of what most expected to be the losing routine at Yorktown High School in New York, U.S.

But imagine the bystanders' shock when Kevin, the glasses-wearing student, delivers a knockout performance.

From the start of the routine, the crowd go wild as he swerves and body-pops his way through the show. One specific move involving grabbing his left foot, then his right, before sinking to the floor mid-spin draws gasps from the crowd.

Dance off champion
Dance off champion

The crowd began to woop in delight and it's obvious who is set to win the dance-off

The winner of the dance-off is clear. Tim Miller, who is the person videoing, then spins the camera round, with his hand over his mouth in shock at what he just witnessed.

As the crowd whoops in delight, screaming and shouting, there is a tender moment when the boy who went first acknowledges 'the winner' and swoops in for a celebratory hug.

Dance off champion
Dance off champion

A look back at his opponent shows how the shy pupil has transformed into star performer, and those watching it love it

Dance off champion
Dance off champion

The person videoing can't hide his shock and excitement, and in a tender moment, the defeat boy congratulates the obvious victor

 

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