8-year-old channels Patrick Swayze in 'Dirty Dancing' routine

Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Don't even try to put this kid in a corner.

Charlie, an 8-year-old who loves dancing, has apparently seen the movie "Dirty Dancing" quite a few times. He has Patrick Swayze's "Time of My Life" routine down, even without a partner.


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Charlie's mom originally posted the video on Facebook last week, where it now has more than 8 million views. His mom seemed surprised at the video's success, but friends assured her that Charlie's charismatic performance was bound to go viral.



Now all he needs is a tiny partner who can pull off that iconic lift.


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