This Adorable Young Duo’s Dance Tryout Has Everybody Screaming
We don’t care what kind of talent show you’re watching, there are always two things guaranteed to put smiles on the faces of the audience and even the toughest of judges alike: talented tots, and a perfectly-executed, enthusiastically-performed dance routine!
So when the two come together, as they do in this delightful audition from season 12 of America’s Got Talent, you already know the results are going to be the best thing you watch all day. (Maybe all month!)
Meet Artyon and Paige, a dancing duo whose talent belies their young, impressionable age. The pair are eight and nine years old, respectively, from Southern California, and according to their Facebook page, “enjoying life and chasing [their] dreams”.
Today, that chase has taken them all the way to the second round of America’s Got Talent, where you could definitely forgive them if they seemed a little intimidated or nervous. After all, they’re about to face five formidable judges, one of whom – Simon, of course – voted against the adorable pair in round one. (Howie’s joke about the two being “a little Heidi and Seal” probably just confused them.)
This dancing duo doesn’t have room for fear, though; they’re too excited to dance, especially to dance with each other. You see, after meeting in dance class and becoming inseparable best friends, the pair’s dreams aren’t limited to dancing success. They want to marry each other one day!
E!News reports:
“We’ve already started planning our wedding. We want it in Hawaii in a palace or by the beach,” Paige explained to the cameras. “I want my ring to be a diamond ring. I want a long, sparkly dress. And I want, like, really high heels with diamonds on it.”
As for Artyon, he’s a little concerned about the price tag for such an elaborate celebration that must also include a dog fashion show.
“So that’s why we just need to win the million dollars from America’s Got Talent,” Paige explained.
How. Cute. Is. That.
If this level of adorableness has you wondering how in the world Simon resisted them in their first audition, their pre-routine onstage interview reveals that he had a problem with their song choice. So for this second go-round, the pair have chosen one of the all-time great dance tunes, “Time Of My Life.”
Perfect, right? What could be better for the high-energy duo than the classic Dirty Dancing song? While this miniature Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze can’t quite do “The Lift,” the move they do perform at that climatic moment in the song has Tyra Banks, the audience, and the judges screaming. The rest of their routine? It’s got everybody smiling.
See if you don’t feel the same after you watch it for yourself below. You might just feel inspired to have the time of your life.
What do you think of Artyon and Paige’s routine? Did you scream when Artyon did that big move? Can you believe Simon didn’t vote for this pair during their first audition? What other delightful young talent have you seen recently?