Smooth Criminal school talent show performance (w/ lean!) by Jonny Cruz

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  • Опубликовано: 26 янв 2025

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  • @tweston315
    @tweston315 2 года назад +6040

    I am a 63 year old man and that means that I am the same age that Michael would be now. And that means that I grew up loving Michael's unbelievable talents since he and I were both 11 years old. Which has made me his number one fan. With that said, I would like to share my thoughts on your performance. Young man, you were simply amazing!! Your attire, your attitude, your dance moves were all on point!! I couldn't help but smile throughout your awesome performance!! Thanks for loving Michael's talents as much as I do. I have a RUclips Playlist entitled "Michael" and guess who's amazing RUclips performance just got added to that Playlist!!😁💯💯! Bless you young man!!

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  2 года назад +825

      holy moly this has to be the best complement i have EVER received. all i can say is thank you thank you thank you! i love keeping the legacy alive and performing his routines. it’s a blast!

    • @troystewart7730
      @troystewart7730 Год назад +62

      11 years old
      That was right in his prime age range

    • @chris2790
      @chris2790 Год назад +31

      63 year old using "on point" 🤣

    • @Lions1986
      @Lions1986 Год назад +37

      @@troystewart7730 you must have thought you did something here didnt you?

    • @austinlang8650
      @austinlang8650 Год назад +34

      ​@Chris whats crazy about that? Ive heard 76 year olds say it

  • @anothergamingchannel2656
    @anothergamingchannel2656 Год назад +1063

    Fun fact: Michael jackson actually had special shoes in order to do the lean. It used pegs in the floor and holes in the shoes to lock him into place. If you watch on the stage you can see he used the same idea because theres 2 pegs on stage. That shows me he did his homework on that lean

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад +194

      and lots of practice 😅 haha

    • @TheEnd-dy1dd
      @TheEnd-dy1dd 11 месяцев назад +26

      Thanks Captain O.

    • @lcsoto2012
      @lcsoto2012 11 месяцев назад +8

      You can actually see the pegs on the floor in this video.

    • @Strahan740i
      @Strahan740i 9 месяцев назад +32

      Yep. But still gotta respect the strength that one needs to pull it off, even with special shoes :)

    • @nickmoore4519
      @nickmoore4519 6 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@TheEnd-dy1dd LOL!!!

  • @charadreemur7990
    @charadreemur7990 Год назад +3647

    Props to your friend that came in to take the spotlight off you so you could get ready for the lean (3:52). Even after knowing the trick behind the lean, it never gets less amazing to see it. This was amazing and I wish you all the best.

    • @HotRod12667
      @HotRod12667 Год назад +268

      It still takes an amazing amount of strength to pull it off.

    • @charadreemur7990
      @charadreemur7990 Год назад +251

      @@HotRod12667 No yeah, I totally agree. Regardless of the trick behind it, it still takes a lot of strength and communication with your body to be able to keep your feet as close to flat as possible and get back up. I was just saying that it would’ve been a bit awkward if the friend wasn’t there to take attention off Jonny while he was getting prepared for it.

    • @ronsedlak4019
      @ronsedlak4019 Год назад +117

      @@charadreemur7990 Well, even Michael had a little kid dancing to distract the audience just before he and his backups did the lean in the music video, so all legit!

    • @charadreemur7990
      @charadreemur7990 Год назад +43

      @@ronsedlak4019 Really?? I never knew that, or maybe I did and just don’t remember. But that’s cool, the little details like that.

    • @ThePlnnacIeofManklnd
      @ThePlnnacIeofManklnd Год назад +51

      @@ronsedlak4019The kid really wasn't distracting, she was a main character of the film the music video was in, moonwalker. Michael was already ready with a rope tied to him so he wouldn't fall, as the shoe trick wasn't invented until 1992 for the dangerous tour.

  • @tweston315
    @tweston315 2 года назад +2062

    3:52 I hope that you felt how Michael felt when he made crowds of people scream out of their minds!😁 And please don't forget to bow as Michael always did at the end of all of his performances.. it's a show of gratitude to the audience! You were simply AMAZING 👏!

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  2 года назад +182

      there’s no feeling like it to compare it to. it’s so unique and unforgettable!

    • @BuckyBarnesNC
      @BuckyBarnesNC Год назад +11

      Always some so called‘expert’ to always say you did good buttttttt. Seriously why? The killed it!

    • @BuckyBarnesNC
      @BuckyBarnesNC Год назад +13

      @@jonathancruz1764you did great man! No criticism here, you did amazing my dude!

    • @R34L1T7
      @R34L1T7 7 месяцев назад

      Did you ever meet Michael Jackson?

  • @BuilderBob1
    @BuilderBob1 11 месяцев назад +68

    Can we all just appreciate all the high quality camera angles and editing that went into this, instead of it being recorded shakily and vertically on one person's potato-pixel phone camera and uploaded straight to youtube?

  • @BenLiteral
    @BenLiteral Год назад +1180

    Sir, you absolutely SLAYED this. I swear, I lost it at that lean! Absolutely brilliant!

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад +65

      wow thank you so much!! it was a great and unique experience!!

    • @miked8728
      @miked8728 Год назад +2

      Nah

    • @domsquad1237
      @domsquad1237 Год назад +16

      @@miked8728 don’t be a hater be glad he is still keeping Michael Jackson alive and doing a tremendous job at it

    • @miked8728
      @miked8728 Год назад +3

      @@domsquad1237 nah

    • @domsquad1237
      @domsquad1237 Год назад +5

      @@miked8728 dude just let the man enjoy his life ok stop hating

  • @ScottJohnson-q3c
    @ScottJohnson-q3c Год назад +222

    I’m 63 African American. I used to dance three hours a day. Seen Michael live. Watched him thousands of times just to see him move. I can dance. I said all that to say this. Excellent. Smooth. Rhythmic. Polished. Bravo ! Bravo ! Sublime. I give you 9.9.9. Only Mj gets my 10. You young man gifted. You have talent. You made my day. Bravo . Bravo

  • @randywells6120
    @randywells6120 2 года назад +340

    Brilliant and that "YEAH JOHNNY", reminded me of Karate Kid, lol

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  2 года назад +25

      thank you! and i couldn’t hear that during the performance but i loved listening back to it haha

  • @AverageJoeCinema
    @AverageJoeCinema Год назад +18

    3:42 I love how the distraction dancer is just a dude doing some silly dancing 🤣 I bet prop TNT probably wouldn't have been approved

  • @phillyswirl
    @phillyswirl 2 года назад +551

    That lean was crazy!!

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  2 года назад +41

      dang bro thank you so much! it was super fun to do!

    • @REVTUEFJUg
      @REVTUEFJUg 2 года назад +1

      Definitely

    • @Pepper-pe2uy
      @Pepper-pe2uy 2 года назад +12

      I think he had shoes on that made it easier for him but still good job

    • @FireFox_-rk2hv
      @FireFox_-rk2hv 2 года назад +4

      Where can I find the shoes and nails?

    • @cajunstacker1376
      @cajunstacker1376 2 года назад +18

      While the other guy was dancing he locked is shoes into the board on the ground, but it is a awesome effect

  • @yaddi7
    @yaddi7 Год назад +417

    It’s almost like it’s Micheal himself on stage!! This was incredible that you memorized all of this!! Great work dude!

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад +24

      thanks a ton! 😭 glad you enjoyed watching :)

    • @ZepG
      @ZepG Год назад +11

      He didn'ty just memorize it he learned it perfectly!

    • @yaddi7
      @yaddi7 Год назад +2

      @@ZepG AMEN!!

  • @mrswilliamstoyou3325
    @mrswilliamstoyou3325 Год назад +134

    Absolutely phenomenal and utterly fantastic to see Michael's work continuing to influence the youth of today. Great job, Jonny!

  • @mathurinbeatzman
    @mathurinbeatzman Год назад +391

    You SMASHED it mate! I did a smooth criminal performance at my school at age 15 (I’m 37 now) Yours was top notch! Never give up on dancing man don’t let life weigh you down!
    Much love ❤

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад +22

      thanks so much brother! it was seriously such an awesome opportunity and i loved every second!

  • @JordanMarquezLive
    @JordanMarquezLive 2 года назад +527

    absolutely incredible. never stop dancing. Doing the lean on stage is a huge w. also idk how you were able to see on stage when the lights went out! freaking awesome bro.

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  2 года назад +32

      wow that means a ton thank you 😭💙

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  2 года назад +55

      and seeing in the dark is my super power… don’t tell anyone.

    • @speqe
      @speqe 2 года назад +2

      @@jonathancruz1764 i mean you were standing next to it and you just said it was your superpower-

    • @captainjirk9564
      @captainjirk9564 Год назад +2

      He has Darkvision

    • @Plan3tMist
      @Plan3tMist 3 месяца назад

      He flipped the night vision out of the hat

  • @blahdedah1334
    @blahdedah1334 Год назад +103

    I grew up in the 80's.
    I'm not gonna lie this choked me up. I had to wipe my eyes by the end.
    Thank you for bringing me back to those magical days, young sir. Thank you for honoring one of the most beautiful performance artists this world has ever known with such a dedicated performance of your own. Even through blurry eyes, this was amazing. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад +9

      thank YOU for stopping and watching! it was a joy to do and i loved the opportunity. so glad to hear how you experienced it!

  • @imaheadout2639
    @imaheadout2639 Год назад +143

    Did you win? If you didn’t that’s literally psychotic

  • @MattGalter
    @MattGalter 10 месяцев назад +15

    Awww brings tears to my eyes seeing people still loving MJ and keeping his spirit, music, and dancing, alive, through excellent performances like this. I think Mike will be inspiring artists for generations upon generations to come

  • @walterlegere1403
    @walterlegere1403 Год назад +73

    What an OUTSTANDING performance! The choreography that had to go into this performance must have been extremely difficult and time consuming. What dedication and hard work that must have gone into this performance in mind boggling. Well done young man! I'm absolutely certain the "King of Pop" would have been very proud and flattered by that performance! You KILLED it!

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад +4

      thanks so much! these types of comments mean so much to me 😭💙 i loved the opportunity i had to do it and it was so much fun and worth the time!

  • @bwelaj
    @bwelaj Год назад +71

    That was awesome and spot on. My mother took me out of the shower to see MJ do the moonwalk for the first time at the Apollo Awards in 1983 because he was the man. Rock on brother.

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад +5

      that’s so awesome!! i only wish i could’ve experienced something like that live!!

  • @Wildstarinc
    @Wildstarinc Год назад +68

    He could have been in the video with MJ. I have seen many tried this. Nobody was this flawless. Fantastic!

  • @Nerdtendo6366
    @Nerdtendo6366 Год назад +17

    This guy is a smooth criminal because you just stole everyone’s hearts

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад

      ;)

    • @d4-v1d22
      @d4-v1d22 3 месяца назад

      This guy is Joker from Persona 5, I don’t make the rules

  • @dudebuchanan
    @dudebuchanan Год назад +105

    ENTERTAINER! That's what Michael was. You captured his spirit.

  • @theoriginaledi
    @theoriginaledi Год назад +116

    Wow. I'm an old lady who watched MJ develop his skills from the very beginning, and I'll tell you: You're extremely talented. I hope you're able to continue your hard work and have access to the resources you need to follow your dreams. You could definitely go places if you do, and I'll be thrilled to see it.

  • @taylo051
    @taylo051 Год назад +58

    It feels like that crowd couldn’t fully appreciate how 🔥 this was. You killed it my friend.

  • @cam_DA_Hawkdriver
    @cam_DA_Hawkdriver Год назад +43

    Just proves that Michael still is spanning more than three generations and has been an inspiration to so many. I’ve been a fan since my brother allowed me one cassette tape from his Columbia subscription. I chose wisely: Thriller!

  • @broella6493
    @broella6493 Год назад +9

    I love all of the Michael Jackson imitators on RUclips and everywhere! Your performances will keep Michael’s memory alive forever!

  • @battery_wattage
    @battery_wattage 3 месяца назад +50

    This school has the budget of the US military.

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  3 месяца назад +5

      @@battery_wattage they run camps during the summer time and used to put on plays, so a lot of this production stuff has been there for years

  • @J_Thomas24
    @J_Thomas24 Год назад +77

    Dude... this is amazing! Mj was "the" ultimate entertainer of our time. He put so much into every performance. It had to be perfect, no exceptions and that is what I see here. He would be proud of you!

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад +8

      thank you so much you have no idea how much those types of comments mean to me 😭💙

  • @soulplane7320
    @soulplane7320 10 месяцев назад +8

    Anyone who dares try the lean in a live performance is a legend!

    • @soulplane7320
      @soulplane7320 10 месяцев назад

      I'm sure you practiced it like a million times at home but what was it like the first time you did it live?

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  10 месяцев назад +3

      @@soulplane7320 like i was gambling (i’ve never actually gambled before but it’s what i imagine the feeling is like). i did the lean perfectly like every 8/10 times in rehearsals. i was excited, nervous, but oddly experienced a mixture of confidence and fear going into position for the lean. i thought, “if i nail this it’ll be awesome, but if this is one of those times i fail it’ll be the only thing people remember.” thankfully it went well and when i got up i was so hyped haha!

    • @soulplane7320
      @soulplane7320 10 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah definitely! I’m sure once you realized you were going to make it, a huge weight was lifted off your shoulders.

    • @davidtydeman1434
      @davidtydeman1434 8 месяцев назад

      Clever production where they distracted the audience giving him time to set up the lean😊

  • @TraumaER
    @TraumaER Год назад +11

    This video should have a million views. Apparently today's RUclips audience doesn't recognize true talent.

  • @ForeverSouthendUnited-fb2eb
    @ForeverSouthendUnited-fb2eb Год назад +16

    Sensational one of the best performances I've ever seen.. one of the most complete with every aspect and move. Even the hat tilt amazing 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад +3

      oh my goodness thank you so much for the kinds words! you are greatly appreciated!

  • @davidcopperfield-DickensBook
    @davidcopperfield-DickensBook Год назад +10

    FABULOUS! I don't know how you remembered all these steps! Magnificent!

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад

      hours and hours of practice haha

    • @TheEnd-dy1dd
      @TheEnd-dy1dd 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@jonathancruz1764 I beg your Pardon sir, this looks like
      Months & Months of practice.Me & the Boys used to have a
      dance off in the streets back in the late '80's trying to see
      who was the best M.J. Dancer.

  • @stevencloninger7988
    @stevencloninger7988 Год назад +19

    Smooth moves. And the guy distracting the audience was very smooth so he could hook up. Very slick and killer routine

  • @vector4632
    @vector4632 Год назад +2

    Very clever misdirection with the sudden guest "invader" to keep everyone's eyes away from you during the setup for *The Lean* ™.
    And excellent execution, as well.

  • @stonebone316
    @stonebone316 Год назад +6

    Wow. No other words needed for this amazing performance.

  • @BartMan007
    @BartMan007 Год назад +2

    Amazing MJ impressionator! ... and a louzy light-artist which f*cked up so many nice moments and secrets of the show. Kudo's to Jonny Cruz!

  • @Bella-gj6wc
    @Bella-gj6wc Год назад +55

    I hope he goes on with his talent, and keeps Michael “alive” for all of us! AWESOME performance!! ❤️

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад +3

      thank youuuu!!! i’d love to keep on going too! let’s see what happens 👀

  • @TheStrawThatEatsBagels
    @TheStrawThatEatsBagels Год назад +6

    Bro prepared a very long time for this moment, and he executed it perfectly.
    I know I’m late, but GJ!! Absolutely amazing talent!

  • @jujumulligan43
    @jujumulligan43 Год назад +18

    And the actual lean by dear Michael Jackson wwas done with special shoes! This guy is absolutely incredible!! Amazing talent. He will be dancing in his life as a professional! Yes. Power to you guy! I hope you have all your dreams come true 💝!!!

    • @jeremylowe2309
      @jeremylowe2309 Год назад +1

      He did the same thing. It’s a trick studs on the floor. Trick shoes.

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад +2

      thank you so much that means a TON! 💙

  • @kflaco2519
    @kflaco2519 2 года назад +35

    That was amazing!! Really enjoyed your performance 🔥🔥🔥

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  2 года назад +2

      wow thank you a million! 😭

    • @bluender2125
      @bluender2125 2 года назад +2

      It's even more impressive that he made his own moves in there

  • @jimbo91262
    @jimbo91262 Год назад +4

    Wow. That performance was spectacular. Who knew a school talent show could be so incredible. Dude is seriously talented. Bravo!!!

  • @-gearsgarage-
    @-gearsgarage- Год назад +32

    I appear to be late to the party, dude I grew up watching the moon walker video tape on repeat. You did such an amazing job here. I can only imagine the hours of practice you put in to get it down so solid. Fantastic performance!!!! 👏

  • @tinaturner3624
    @tinaturner3624 2 года назад +23

    Michael Jackson will live on forever through every generation ♥️♥️♥️

  • @jafleetwood9714
    @jafleetwood9714 Год назад +3

    Love how you can step out and do individual moves and then come back together sp perfectly in sync.

  • @thestig8133
    @thestig8133 Год назад +22

    This guy has to one of the very best performers of M.J ever. 😉👍👏👏👏👏👏

  • @charlenemack7040
    @charlenemack7040 Год назад +1

    There’s a typo in your title! It says school talent show… Isn’t this some kind of New York Broadway thing? Johnny Cruz…WOW! Editing: Fathom 👍 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤

  • @Maxy_9090
    @Maxy_9090 Год назад +16

    This young man is an incredible dancer, he shows he respects and appreciates M.J. ..Awesome performance 🙌💯❤️

  • @anwd8646
    @anwd8646 5 месяцев назад +2

    Found this at one in the morning, went through the whole thing and I just couldn’t stop myself from clapping once it finished. There’s nothing I could say that wouldn’t be a repetition of another persons comment, so awesome stuff! Definitely gonna revisit this and show family.

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  5 месяцев назад +2

      @@anwd8646 wow thanks a ton for the kind words! it means a lot!

  • @bretthays2674
    @bretthays2674 Год назад +5

    This is how you absolutely crush the school talent show. Amazing!

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад

      thank you!! it was so much fun and such a unique experience!

  • @JAYFLOPROBEATS
    @JAYFLOPROBEATS Год назад +2

    Killt it for sure!!! Dope performance my friend!

  • @nathanpereira952
    @nathanpereira952 2 года назад +30

    Amazing dude I love MJ so much u did such a good job man 🔥

  • @peterlevesque1240
    @peterlevesque1240 10 месяцев назад +1

    Yo that was straight fire from beginning to end …u slayed that , and that lean …perfection …u need to go on so u think u can dance or something 🤘

  • @imglorylily1361
    @imglorylily1361 Год назад +2

    Wow bravo!!! What an amazing talent. So glad I got to see you perform...

  • @chicagoturntablism
    @chicagoturntablism Год назад +11

    That was freakin awesome!! I’m a huge Michael fan and you killed this.

  • @Bakchoi13
    @Bakchoi13 Год назад +1

    JONNY CRUZ!!!!! You killed it!!!!!!!! You did such a good job!!! Thank you for sharing with us! 🩶🩶🩶

  • @Bee-n3h
    @Bee-n3h Год назад +4

    They may forget the song you danced to....the name of the distraction guy.......what you wore. They ALWAYS REMEMBER the magic of that lean. A M A Z I N G! I come back to watch that all the time...makes me smile.

  • @Hiitsmerobyn
    @Hiitsmerobyn Год назад +2

    I was looking on the floor for the hooks to do the extreme bend forward. That’s how they pulled it off in real life. Nice job for including that.

  • @nelumsooriampola
    @nelumsooriampola 2 года назад +20

    Amazing!!! 👏👏👏 you should win this talent show! You have perfect moves , Michael would be proud, keep it up! ❤️👑🤟✌️🦋🌻

  • @mimidumosch9530
    @mimidumosch9530 7 месяцев назад +1

    I thought I was watching Michael. Txs for Keeping Michael alive. I sure miss him. Keep it coming as Michael deserves to be remembered always.

  • @glitcher8784
    @glitcher8784 11 месяцев назад +12

    4:03 YES JOHNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

  • @tomrobinson7492
    @tomrobinson7492 Год назад +2

    Congrats Mr. Cruz astounding performance! your crisp moves make this a remarkable routine ! Thanks for sharing your skill with us!

  • @Hailtheducks
    @Hailtheducks Год назад +9

    Honestly this is soo good, It would be awesome if you could tryout for AGT or something like it, even if you didn't make it you would still have all of us appreciating your work

  • @gustavoadames420
    @gustavoadames420 Год назад +1

    absolutely bat shit insane, this performance was absolutely FLAWNLESS. Hope i can do this someday. Love from Brazil

  • @StickmanOutdoorAdventures
    @StickmanOutdoorAdventures Год назад +5

    That Is an Awesome Preformance .Thank You For Sharing Liked an Subscribed Please do More of Michael Jackson Thank you

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад +1

      thank you so much it means a lot!! i look for as many opportunities to do a performance when it comes up idk know of many unfortunately 😔

  • @aidenkraft4589
    @aidenkraft4589 10 месяцев назад +1

    Everyone died at the lean. This performance was amazing and I could see you doing it way more performances in the future.

  • @tinaturner3624
    @tinaturner3624 2 года назад +14

    This young man was excellent!♥️

  • @brettparrish2329
    @brettparrish2329 Год назад +4

    Absolutely spot on amazing talented dancer this young man is congratulations!
    🎉🎉🎉

  • @ElliotAviation00
    @ElliotAviation00 Год назад +2

    Usually when people do the lean it’s always not completely correct but your was perfect

  • @kamikazekid94
    @kamikazekid94 Год назад +7

    Great Job! You would make the King 👑 Of Pop proud!

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад +1

      omg thank you! you have no idea how much i love when i get told that 😭

  • @humansolarian
    @humansolarian 10 месяцев назад +1

    The core strength!!! I wouldnt have been able to pull myself back up so smooth

  • @spudley_1_325
    @spudley_1_325 Год назад +3

    Okay, this guy has to have won. Surely!

  • @dayanibarreto7419
    @dayanibarreto7419 9 месяцев назад

    Me and my brother was waching today in 2024. We are from Brazil. We want to congratulate you Jonny, your presentation was perfect, we loved it so much. A beautiful tribute to the king ❤

  • @GeoCalifornian
    @GeoCalifornian Год назад +5

    I’ve never seen such fidelity to Michael Jackson’s dance chops!
    /Johnny Cruz is a dancer extraordinaire... 😊

  • @xxereal_killer
    @xxereal_killer 3 месяца назад +1

    This is pure talent and LOTS of effort. AMAZING!! ❤

  • @mr-fh2be
    @mr-fh2be Год назад +5

    Dang son! That was Smooth as quality silk. Talent and practice took you far.

  • @origamifolder2255
    @origamifolder2255 Год назад +1

    Holy crap THAT WAS AMAZING!!!!! The lean was my favorite part by far!!

  • @REVTUEFJUg
    @REVTUEFJUg 2 года назад +17

    I’m surprised no one saw the metal things on stage after the lean but great muscle just to do the lean

  • @OlderThanTime09
    @OlderThanTime09 3 месяца назад +1

    Great footwork, Jonny! Incredible performance.

  • @bfreeinjesus2323
    @bfreeinjesus2323 Год назад +6

    Nailed It! Amazing!

  • @meganunderwood4040
    @meganunderwood4040 11 месяцев назад +1

    you absolutely nailed it. *standing ovation*.

  • @Sindollx666x
    @Sindollx666x Год назад +3

    I'm a 42 year old woman who grew up adoring Michael. I have long been able to moonwalk ( I actually learned by starting doing it originally on rollerskates!)
    In a high school lip synch show I played Jordan Knight in a New Kids on the Block song performance, purely because I cam moonwalk and he use to do that as well.
    You've got an excellent moonwalk down!!!
    I just about lost my mind when you did the lean!
    (Do you know I never looked into the trick behind doing that sweet move!? I don't know why!?)
    When MJ passed away me and my ex husband went out to a bar got drunk and sang ONLY Michael Jackson songs as a tribute to him.
    I still have my Michael Thriller doll. It's the size of the old school original G I Joe dolls! I still love it!!
    Excellent job brother! I'm happy to see people still digging MJ!!!

  • @whitefam2000
    @whitefam2000 10 месяцев назад +1

    All I could do was smile throughout this performance. I am 61 yrs old and had little Mikie just amaze me every time I saw him perform. Since I was a kid the Jackson 5, then Mike on his own, have just been a joy to watch. Your performance was so on point during this show, you should be proud that you did such a fine job. I don't care about what Mike did, although he chartered this dance style, you crushed it kiddo. Good Freakin job. Don't let any haters put you down. Everybody has to start somewhere. Kudos to you kiddo.

  • @arnekgriswold9059
    @arnekgriswold9059 Год назад +3

    Amazing energy and crisp moves!

  • @theREALfearsKLOWNs
    @theREALfearsKLOWNs 10 месяцев назад +1

    Crazy isolations, my dude! So subtle & so smooth! 100% on point 🔥🔥🔥!!!

  • @ChefNicko
    @ChefNicko Год назад +3

    Your performance was top notch! Bravo!

  • @darrensuniverse1684
    @darrensuniverse1684 9 месяцев назад +2

    Amazing job! This is the best impression if Michael Jackson I have seen! Great job!😊

  • @I_am_physcally_able_to_draw
    @I_am_physcally_able_to_draw 2 года назад +9

    Dude those moves were so goood

  • @shadowmixx
    @shadowmixx 5 месяцев назад

    I have seen many MJ impersonators Mr. Cruz, and I must say that you executed the lean quite well. Kudos!

  • @indo3000
    @indo3000 Год назад +6

    Great lean execution. As kids in the 80s we all practiced the lean but never could figure it out.

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад

      haha that must’ve not turned out too well back then!

    • @bobcatwelder00
      @bobcatwelder00 Год назад

      screws on the plank and holes on the heels of the shoes was trick applied look close when he finishes the lean

    • @pargolf3158
      @pargolf3158 Год назад

      @@jonathancruz1764 Yeah, I got no teef left.

  • @ripleybrenner8679
    @ripleybrenner8679 Год назад +2

    that lean is a marvelous bit of theater!!

  • @carolyn6689
    @carolyn6689 Год назад +4

    Wow! Really stunning and had me watching all the way through.❤️👏🏻👏🏻Michael def would be proud .👆🏻😎

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much 😭

    • @carolyn6689
      @carolyn6689 Год назад

      @@jonathancruz1764 ☺️👍🏻You're so welcome .Hope you're still dancing. 😎

  • @HorntrixMusic
    @HorntrixMusic 6 месяцев назад

    Dude!!! you are amazing! a smooth criminal indeed!!!

  • @OVERHEAT012
    @OVERHEAT012 3 месяца назад +6

    4:04: "YEAH JONNY"

  • @RealMVP-in8cv
    @RealMVP-in8cv Год назад +8

    Huge inspiration to me as I have learned smooth criminal and Billie Jean,I can always look to you as a reference lol,amazing as always

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад +2

      thank you so much i’m glad to hear that! just make sure you watch MJ do it more than me haha

  • @daveybartlett328
    @daveybartlett328 Год назад +1

    Finally someone does the lean thank you

  • @nasihamarie
    @nasihamarie Год назад +5

    I work in the music industry and I have to say you're extremely talented with the dance moves! You definitely need to post more!

  • @rotcivgaleano3704
    @rotcivgaleano3704 Год назад +2

    The Lean man was fire 🔥 amazing thank you for the performance

  • @press1776
    @press1776 Год назад +4

    That's a long hard set. Even for a professional Dancer....mad respect I couldn't do it , very entertaining.

  • @orlopcz
    @orlopcz 10 месяцев назад +1

    I remember seeing Michael live in 1996 (I was nine years old). Being a fan of Elvis Presley, after that concert, I asked my father, "Daddy, is it ok for me to have two favorite singers?"
    Sir, this is the first time I'm watching a dancer and feeling the same vibes I get when watching my favorite celebrity of almost thirty years. You rock.

  • @Catholic17
    @Catholic17 Год назад +4

    That was amazing. I bet Michael would be proud

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  Год назад +1

      wish i could’ve shown him this to hear his thoughts and critiques!!