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

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  • @tweston315
    @tweston315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5924

    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 TH-cam Playlist entitled "Michael" and guess who's amazing TH-cam performance just got added to that Playlist!!😁💯💯! Bless you young man!!

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  2 ปีที่แล้ว +808

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      11 years old
      That was right in his prime age range

    • @chris2790
      @chris2790 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      63 year old using "on point" 🤣

    • @Lions1986
      @Lions1986 ปีที่แล้ว +36

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

    • @austinlang8650
      @austinlang8650 ปีที่แล้ว +34

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

  • @anothergamingchannel2656
    @anothergamingchannel2656 ปีที่แล้ว +951

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +184

      and lots of practice 😅 haha

    • @TheEnd-dy1dd
      @TheEnd-dy1dd 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      Thanks Captain O.

    • @lcsoto2012
      @lcsoto2012 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

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

    • @Strahan740i
      @Strahan740i 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

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

    • @nickmoore4519
      @nickmoore4519 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@TheEnd-dy1dd LOL!!!

  • @imaheadout2639
    @imaheadout2639 ปีที่แล้ว +126

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

  • @BuilderBob1
    @BuilderBob1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +59

    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?

  • @tweston315
    @tweston315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2031

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +182

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

    • @BuckyBarnesNC
      @BuckyBarnesNC ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @BuckyBarnesNC
      @BuckyBarnesNC ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @R34L1T7
      @R34L1T7 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you ever meet Michael Jackson?

  • @charadreemur7990
    @charadreemur7990 ปีที่แล้ว +3572

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +266

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

    • @charadreemur7990
      @charadreemur7990 ปีที่แล้ว +248

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +115

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @BenLiteral
    @BenLiteral ปีที่แล้ว +1149

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

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  ปีที่แล้ว +65

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

    • @miked8728
      @miked8728 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nah

    • @domsquad1237
      @domsquad1237 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@domsquad1237 nah

    • @domsquad1237
      @domsquad1237 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @phillyswirl
    @phillyswirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +537

    That lean was crazy!!

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

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

    • @drewski5558
      @drewski5558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely

    • @Pepper-pe2uy
      @Pepper-pe2uy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @FireFox_-rk2hv
      @FireFox_-rk2hv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Where can I find the shoes and nails?

    • @cajunstacker1376
      @cajunstacker1376 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

  • @randywells6120
    @randywells6120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +324

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

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

  • @blahdedah1334
    @blahdedah1334 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @JordanMarquezLive
    @JordanMarquezLive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +522

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      wow that means a ton thank you 😭💙

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

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

    • @speqe
      @speqe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @captainjirk9564
      @captainjirk9564 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He has Darkvision

    • @Plan3tMist
      @Plan3tMist หลายเดือนก่อน

      He flipped the night vision out of the hat

  • @darrensuniverse1684
    @darrensuniverse1684 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @mrswilliamstoyou3325
    @mrswilliamstoyou3325 ปีที่แล้ว +132

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

  • @ScottJohnson-q3c
    @ScottJohnson-q3c ปีที่แล้ว +200

    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

  • @taylo051
    @taylo051 ปีที่แล้ว +57

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

  • @MattGalter
    @MattGalter 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    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

  • @Nerdtendo6366
    @Nerdtendo6366 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  ปีที่แล้ว

      ;)

    • @d4-v1d22
      @d4-v1d22 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @BartMan007
    @BartMan007 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @AverageJoeCinema
    @AverageJoeCinema ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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

  • @vector4632
    @vector4632 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @bwelaj
    @bwelaj ปีที่แล้ว +68

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @desertmaverick7567
    @desertmaverick7567 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You absolutely CRUSHED IT! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!😱😱😱😱

  • @cam_DA_Hawkdriver
    @cam_DA_Hawkdriver ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @Wildstarinc
    @Wildstarinc ปีที่แล้ว +67

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

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      thank you SO much!! that means a lot! 💙

  • @soulplane7320
    @soulplane7320 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

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

    • @soulplane7320
      @soulplane7320 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@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 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @charlenemack7040
    @charlenemack7040 ปีที่แล้ว +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 👍 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤

  • @yourlocalstargirl6153
    @yourlocalstargirl6153 ปีที่แล้ว +407

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

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  ปีที่แล้ว +22

      thanks a ton! 😭 glad you enjoyed watching :)

    • @ZepG
      @ZepG ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @yourlocalstargirl6153
      @yourlocalstargirl6153 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ZepG AMEN!!

  • @stevencloninger7988
    @stevencloninger7988 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Warren is the man and he left no crumbs haha

  • @ripleybrenner8679
    @ripleybrenner8679 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    that lean is a marvelous bit of theater!!

  • @mathurinbeatzman
    @mathurinbeatzman ปีที่แล้ว +386

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

  • @aidenkraft4589
    @aidenkraft4589 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @TheStrawThatEatsBagels
    @TheStrawThatEatsBagels ปีที่แล้ว +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!

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks a ton! i appreciate it a lot 😭💙

  • @anwd8646
    @anwd8646 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @TraumaER
    @TraumaER ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @jimbo91262
    @jimbo91262 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @Bee-n3h
    @Bee-n3h ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @jujumulligan43
    @jujumulligan43 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thank you so much that means a TON! 💙

  • @theoriginaledi
    @theoriginaledi ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @glitcher8784
    @glitcher8784 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

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

  • @J_Thomas24
    @J_Thomas24 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @spudley_1_325
    @spudley_1_325 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Okay, this guy has to have won. Surely!

  • @broella6493
    @broella6493 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

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

  • @Sindollx666x
    @Sindollx666x ปีที่แล้ว +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!!!

  • @peterlevesque1240
    @peterlevesque1240 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 🤘

  • @stonebone316
    @stonebone316 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow. No other words needed for this amazing performance.

  • @orlopcz
    @orlopcz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @thestig8133
    @thestig8133 ปีที่แล้ว +22

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

  • @Hiitsmerobyn
    @Hiitsmerobyn ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @walterlegere1403
    @walterlegere1403 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @whitefam2000
    @whitefam2000 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @StickmanOutdoorAdventures
    @StickmanOutdoorAdventures ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  ปีที่แล้ว +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 😔

  • @ElliotAviation00
    @ElliotAviation00 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @bretthays2674
    @bretthays2674 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @gustavoadames420
    @gustavoadames420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @dudebuchanan
    @dudebuchanan ปีที่แล้ว +105

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

  • @jasonmacneil2256
    @jasonmacneil2256 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Geez, that woman with the announcer got her dress from American Tent and Awning!!

  • @-gearsgarage-
    @-gearsgarage- ปีที่แล้ว +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!!!! 👏

  • @jafleetwood9714
    @jafleetwood9714 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @OVERHEAT012
    @OVERHEAT012 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    4:04: "YEAH JONNY"

  • @mimidumosch9530
    @mimidumosch9530 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @indo3000
    @indo3000 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @bobcatwelder00
      @bobcatwelder00 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @pargolf3158
      @pargolf3158 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jonathancruz1764 Yeah, I got no teef left.

  • @MarcyTrivette
    @MarcyTrivette ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the distraction so he can get his shoes hooked up on the floor for the antigravity lean. Very well done!

  • @Maxy_9090
    @Maxy_9090 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

  • @Wingsaber
    @Wingsaber หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    God the silhouette effect really is a great way to open the performance, the atmosphere is emaculate 😮

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Wingsaber MJ was indeed a genius for having it!

  • @GeoCalifornian
    @GeoCalifornian ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @jillwall8886
    @jillwall8886 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Are you kidding me??? Bravo, sir! Well done. Very well done. 👏👏

  • @Beetlejuice_88
    @Beetlejuice_88 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kid was Smooth with it for sure. Well done. Loved the Chris Tucker Distraction lol all for the foot placement to do the lean, brilliant

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha thanks so much!!

    • @Beetlejuice_88
      @Beetlejuice_88 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jonathancruz1764 most sincerely welcome man! Keep it up

  • @tinaturner3624
    @tinaturner3624 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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

  • @battery_wattage
    @battery_wattage หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    This school has the budget of the US military.

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@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

  • @leslierobinson2390
    @leslierobinson2390 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing! You got it! Awesome!❤🎉😮😊

  • @press1776
    @press1776 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @mt7427
    @mt7427 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very professional performance 🎭

  • @NYCBIGAPPLE
    @NYCBIGAPPLE 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You were GREAT !!!

  • @ForeverSouthendUnited-fb2eb
    @ForeverSouthendUnited-fb2eb 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @alexius_1
    @alexius_1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You've Been Hit By!
    You've Been Struck By!
    A Smooth Jonny!
    *YAHHH!*

  • @TurkGandalf
    @TurkGandalf 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Very elegant performance, congrats, bro. If I were in the area where you live, in the country, and knew you were presenting 'Smooth Criminal' alone, I would've grabbed my three brothers and supported you as background dancers. And if I had to beat the choreography into my brothers, lol.😆😇

  • @ChefNicko
    @ChefNicko ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your performance was top notch! Bravo!

  • @daveybartlett328
    @daveybartlett328 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Finally someone does the lean thank you

  • @tinaturner3624
    @tinaturner3624 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This young man was excellent!♥️

  • @origamifolder2255
    @origamifolder2255 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @davidcopperfield-notthemag397
    @davidcopperfield-notthemag397 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  ปีที่แล้ว

      hours and hours of practice haha

    • @TheEnd-dy1dd
      @TheEnd-dy1dd 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @dcroberts09
    @dcroberts09 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The amount of time that he had to dedicate to perfecting that performance had to have been insane.. one of my favorite songs and dance's ever.. you did great!

  • @mr-fh2be
    @mr-fh2be ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @dayanibarreto7419
    @dayanibarreto7419 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 ❤

  • @drewski5558
    @drewski5558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

  • @lindaratcliffe7667
    @lindaratcliffe7667 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow!!! That was incredible!! I remember when Thriller came out, and my generation was absolutely mesmerized by Michael Jackson. We had never seen anything like it, and were (and still are) in complete awe. It’s really hard to explain the impact Michael Jackson had in that era, and I have wondered if it could affect people now anything like it did then. This AMAZING performance brought back that old excitement, and was a joy to watch! That LEAN!!! Holy crap, I love that! I hope you had a blast doing it. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Catholic17
    @Catholic17 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was amazing. I bet Michael would be proud

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @TRIPPLEJAY00
    @TRIPPLEJAY00 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Johnny, you pulled it off perfectly

  • @humansolarian
    @humansolarian 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @Valleyy__
    @Valleyy__ ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dude leaned further than MJ did in his performances, that's crazy

    • @Tovek
      @Tovek ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Did you not notice the stage prop?

    • @francisconogueira2502
      @francisconogueira2502 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      MJ used the same thing, tho. If you look close, you can see it in the clip or any live stages performances.@@Tovek

  • @blazingstar9638
    @blazingstar9638 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So effing talented!🎉🎉🎉

  • @Hailtheducks
    @Hailtheducks 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @thatguywithoutadoubt
    @thatguywithoutadoubt หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Michael, even though did have special shoes, has such impressive core strength.

  • @stephenmartin7638
    @stephenmartin7638 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    You have some moves, great timing and Michael would appreciate the work you put in on the hand details. Those movements you did are always missed even by professional Michael impersonaters

  • @circletranch9642
    @circletranch9642 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I read many of the other comments and to me they were all understated. This was simply an unparalleled, inspired, supreme, virtuoso performance because it was not only technically perfect but you were clearly filled with the MJ spirit. Unbelievable and unforgettable performance.

  • @nelumsooriampola
    @nelumsooriampola 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

  • @B-rad_Games
    @B-rad_Games 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I know this is 2 years old, but dude this is incredible. The movements are so sharp, just like the man himself. The fit is also awesome too. Everything about this is so good, nice work!

  • @photon220
    @photon220 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "Next up is Clarence on the recorder, who is going to play 'Hot Cross buns'"

  • @kamikazekid94
    @kamikazekid94 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @jonathancruz1764
      @jonathancruz1764  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @theREALfearsKLOWNs
    @theREALfearsKLOWNs 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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