We Can't Help But Love This Young Internet Legend Who Memorized Some Random Ribbon Dance From YouTube
An aspiring young ribbon dancer impressed his sister Tori Crosby from St. George, Utah, so much she had to share him with the world.
She filmed her brother twirling around his makeshift dancing arena, painting the atmosphere with two "ribbons" trailing his every move.
The pre-teen had learned the routine from a YouTube clip, which you can see simultaneously streaming from the sister's iPad in her lap.
But his coordination is surpassing expectations because of his ability to overcome physical odds.
Tori posted the video on Twitter, describing her instant reaction to her brother's skills.
"my brother started doing a ribbon dance and i looked down at the ipad and was shook lmao."
my brother started doing a ribbon dance and i looked down at the ipad and was shook lmao https://t.co/JsoO1Ckiop— tori crosby (@tori crosby) 1561345351
The proud sister mentioned in a followup tweet that her brother has cerebral palsy and constantly amazes the family with his talents.
the cool thing about this is he has cerebal palsy and is in special ed and outside programs to help with his brain… https://t.co/gqNqtZ5ahd— tori crosby (@tori crosby) 1561421538
The kid's charisma is infectious.
Crosby couldn't resist sharing another adorable clip of him dancing along to "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" from Disney's Lilo & Stitch soundtrack.
but for real how could u not love him?? https://t.co/flaqQtCvc5— tori crosby (@tori crosby) 1561527245
He is stealing hearts on the internet.
@victoriacrosby_ @MaryCro81874082 Ugh, so graceful 😩😭😭😭 I love it!!!— Jasmyn (@Jasmyn) 1561531011
@victoriacrosby_ He is very very intelligent. He is blessed 🙏🏼— Sheriff Yussif (@Sheriff Yussif) 1561551103
A trade secret is revealed.
@nicholasleung16 @RickyShucks yes 😂 he lays it out on the ground and measures it until it’s perfect. we got him rib… https://t.co/dUwh1gmN9o— tori crosby (@tori crosby) 1561427524
Crosby's tweet went viral, with over 633k likes.
His online fame also inspired others to share their stories.
@victoriacrosby_ My little brother had cerebral palsy and was completely wheelchair bound. This is so beautiful and… https://t.co/IzNA1pVohx— BlackBettye (@BlackBettye) 1561435090
@Baldisbetter @victoriacrosby_ I believe in the process of losing one ability you are blessed with another. It hap… https://t.co/EauvON6iwC— Grace Under Fyah (@Grace Under Fyah) 1561489162
@victoriacrosby_ Awesome, so glad to see that he is not letting CP take over what he believes he can do, I have cer… https://t.co/boBkOBBK30— Tieka_luv (@Tieka_luv) 1561496905
People with various disorders are proving they are capable of so much more than some assume.
@victoriacrosby_ A lot of the kids I teach in my Spec Ed classes are nonverbal and can memorize complex instruction… https://t.co/p1K7knyKPM— sadie sadie, critical thinking baby (@sadie sadie, critical thinking baby) 1561483737
@victoriacrosby_ My daughter has Autism and is non verbal she listens to the same few songs on YouTube and can sing… https://t.co/yitWpvRja8— 👽♊️TheGgoddess (@👽♊️TheGgoddess) 1561467657
@victoriacrosby_ I’ve honestly seen some of the most talented people I’ve ever seen in special ed tbh— Meech💰 (@Meech💰) 1561437657
@victoriacrosby_ My grandad has CP& is a literal maths genius. Having a disability stops absolutely no one! Hope so… https://t.co/8hVwXUp03b— Tyra (@Tyra) 1561479880
Having cerebral palsy doesn't mean they behave any differently than their siblings.
@victoriacrosby_ My little brother has cerebral palsy also! Totally doesn't stop him from being a pain in my ass though— lina ⁷ ♡ minecraft men (@lina ⁷ ♡ minecraft men) 1561461702
Mom gets a shout out here.
@RickyShucks @victoriacrosby_ @nicholasleung16 I appreciate this video and your brother in all its beauty. He’s ama… https://t.co/v9d89Fu526— Carly (@Carly) 1561476987
@victoriacrosby_ @lovelymari_1 Somebody gettin disciplined in the background— UNFORGIVABLE YOUTH (@UNFORGIVABLE YOUTH) 1561434785
The kid continues earning perfect 10s across the board.
@victoriacrosby_ @ashleighhmc love seeing things like this, makes my cyc heart happy— em (@em) 1561493424
@victoriacrosby_ I’m going to cry😭😭😭😭I’m so proud of him— SephYaFave💖 (@SephYaFave💖) 1561504981
@victoriacrosby_ Best thing I’ve seen all day. Thanks for sharing how your brother adds light to your life as this added light to mine. 💜— Andie (@Andie) 1561514713
@victoriacrosby_ REAL TEARS!!! 😭— catina (@catina) 1561506908
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Cerebral Palsy is a group of disorders that impairs one's physical mobility and affects the ability to maintain balance and posture.
CP is caused during brain development or by brain injuries in infancy and is a common motor disability in childhood.
Depending on which areas of the brain are affected, one or more of the following movement disorders can occur: stiff muscles (spasticity), uncontrollable movements (dyskinesia), and poor balance and coordination (ataxia).
For more information, you can go to the Cerebral Palsy Alliance website and contribute a donation for further research.
The organization aims to fund for the most "promising research projects for cerebral palsy" in the U.S. and helps support CP Registers and Surveillance Programs.