A six-year-old taught himself to dance by imitating Youtube and TikTok videos. Now, he's starring in his ballet's production of 'The Nutcracker.'
She posted the video of LJ on her social media and tagged individuals she knew were involved in the dance community. Soon after, LJ received an offer to be a scholarship student at Wilmington Ballet and also got a role in their production of"The Nutcracker" this year.
As younger children gain more access to various social media platforms, such as video platforms, they can learn new skills that they might not have seen anywhere else."I watched the video and then I fell in love," he said with a smile on his face., access to the internet has become the norm for children in recent years. For many, this includes the use of various social media apps such as TikTok and Youtube.
Although TikTok requires its users to be 13 years or older, many young children still find ways to watch videos on the app. With an estimated 80 million monthly users in the United States alone, In some instances, like with LJ, the creative side of TikTok allows young children to learn new skills or find new hobbies they never thought about pursuing.that about one-third of their daily users are 14 years or younger.
Six-year-old LJ taught himself how to dance by watching videos on the internet. After Miss Delaware posted a video of him dancing, he was offered to be a scholarship student at the Wilmington Ballet in Delaware and perform in their production of"The Nutcracker."While there are obvious dangers for young children utilizing social media, when it's done safely, children can find themselves picking up on new hobbies that encourage creativity.
Benjamin Sterling Cannon, the head of Wilmington Ballet, said that LJ has a specific love of moving and dancing.Cannon said it's a dream to have someone in the studio that grew up in the same neighborhood and looks like him.
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