Watching students perform at school talent shows is always a joy, whether they’re singing, dancing, or displaying another skill. While every participant deserves recognition for their bravery and effort, sometimes a performance shines so brightly it surpasses expectations for their age.
In 2017, four fifth graders from New Braunfels Christian Academy in Texas delivered a standout act at their Elementary Talent Show. To keep their act under wraps until the big reveal, the boys began their performance cloaked in black fabric. When the cloth was removed, their surprise outfits—a playful combination of baby costumes and small prosthetic legs—were met with uproarious laughter from the audience.
The fun didn’t stop there. The boys entertained the crowd further with a creative and humorous dance routine set to popular songs. They kicked things off with an enthusiastic rendition of Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off,” and the crowd went wild for their performance of “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas, complete with kung fu moves in their amusing suits.
This memorable performance wasn’t the only standout moment from fifth graders. In 2014, eight students from Porter Elementary also captivated their audience with a synchronized swimming routine on a blue plastic sheet that mimicked a pool. Their inventive performance earned them loud cheers and applause.
Both performances, which have collectively garnered over 30 million views, highlight the incredible creativity and talent showcased at school talent shows. Captivating an audience, even for just a few minutes, is no small feat, and these young performers achieved it with flair.
15 Side-by-Side Photos of Celebrities and Their Children at the Same Age
The saying “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” often proves true, and the celebrities featured in this article all have children who followed their footsteps and became famous as well. The kids are achieving great results, just like their parents did when they were the same age.
Bright Side prepared a compilation of side-by-side photos of celebrities and their kids as peers. It shows not only the similarity and difference in their faces but also how the trends changed with time — some of these kids would not get the hairstyle their parents had!
Lenny Kravitz and Zoe Kravitz at age 32
Angelina Jolie and Shiloh Jolie-Pitt at age 15
Will Smith and Jaden Smith at age 23
Tom Hanks and Colin Hanks at age 42
Blythe Danner and Gwyneth Paltrow at age 42
Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson at age 40
Melanie Griffith and Dakota Johnson at age 32
Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. at age 31
Meryl Streep and Mamie Gummer at age 37
Ron Howard and Bryce Dallas Howard at age 38
Demi Moore and Rumer Willis at age 28
Uma Thurman and Maya Hawke at age 22
Lea Thompson and Zoey Deutch at age 24
Carrie Fisher and Billie Lourd at age 27
Can you see the resemblance? Do you think the child or the parent looks the best?
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