Shirley Ellis : The Nitty Gritty 1963 HD

More fun : one of Shirley's catchiest hits. Never a prolific recording artist, she retired from the music industry in 1968. Her songs however, still get used in TV commercials fifty years later.
Original video short here : • Best 60s Dancer Boy Ev... (Matthew Enderlin)

[@barronridge5613]

It's hard to watch anyone other than the guy in the middle.

[@kimyongsung79]

Yeah.. absolutely true..

[@clintmacarthur7895]

Right? He stole the show

[@jumpingship3001]

Scene stealing co star.

[@vixensilver180]

Ha! 100% feel that.

[@23715]

He's an English comedian by the name of Norman Wisdom.

[@bakerycat4869]

It's like he's alone on that stage

[@hibbahibba]

He is. 😊

[@hodaka1000]

They're all great especially the four on the right

[@Shroedinger73]

Idk 🤔 that girl is keeping up just fine and her heels are taller

[@ailsasublett9885]

And I can't look away

[@offgridnightmarenewhomeste3215]

He was the choreographer and jumped in when a dancer didn't show.

[@jacksquat4140]

I find myself trying to watch the other dancers, but my eyes won't leave the guy in the front. He is simply exceptional.

[@adriennecouture2265]

His name is Bobby Banas. He danced as a Jet in "West Side Story", the lead chimney sweep in "Mary Poppins", he did the "Diamonds are a girl's Best Friend" dance with Marilyn Monroe...hard to name a Hollywood dance musical in the early 60s that Bobby wasn't in, and always hard to watch anyone else. Very talented guy.

[@trilbywilby7826]

Thank you for the background info. I've always wondered who he was and hoped his talent and obvious love of music and dance would find more outlets.

[@mcwane1360]

I was also thinking he was in White Christmas,, Bing Crosby Danny Kaye.. I may be wrong

[@shirleyperry3170]

Thank you for letting us know. So cool?😎😎😎😎😎🤗🤗

[@juliecrook4515]

But the lady dancing alongside him….wow💪she’s amazing too…you go girl.☺️

[@kathychinski6308]

She was a major dancer in west side story. I think Russ Tamnblyn’s girlfriend in the movie

[@JosieStev]

@@kathychinski6308 Oh wow, Amber is his daughter. Cool

[@THEFAITHFULPALADIN]

@@kathychinski6308 Yes, and the lead dancer here, Bobby Banas was also in West Side Story.

[@shirleyperry3170]

@@THEFAITHFULPALADIN , thank you for telling us these cool tidbits!

[@stuartcarroll7156]

I can't put my finger on it, but Bobby Banas' dancing is in a class of its own - he throws his whole self into it and it's a joy to watch.

[@williefess2685]

Can't take my eyes off of him.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

Yeah that's it. He's actually dancing, instead of just moving with music. He can feel it.

[@stevelacy137]

It’s the weed

[@stuartcarroll7156]

@@stevelacy137 Nobody on drugs could dance that well - the key to it is the precision and commitment, and that would require total sobriety.

[@JBrodo]

He is in a class of his own in this!

[@lisarico8116]

The guy in the front Robert "Bobby" Banas (born September 22, 1933) is an American dancer and actor who worked in movies such as West Side Story (1961), Always (1989) and Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986). A dance he choreographed for the Shirley Ellis song "The Nitty Gritty" and performed (with five other dancers) on The Judy Garland Show in 1964, drew him renewed attention on KZbin in the 2010s, where copies of it had been viewed more than 25 million times by mid-2023.[1][2] I love this and have watched it over 20 times.

[@adehmark]

Thank you for that. 2:13

[@medusabrown420]

I knew he was the choreographer!!

[@pinkelephant4958]

I think I’ve watched this video over 100 times by now. Bobby Banas was just amazing.

[@kjjmac]

Me too! 😊

[@wizardoffrobozz]

me too

[@jenniferwelsh4017]

Same!

[@christinepetersen1103]

I watch this video of Bobby Banas all the time because his energy makes me feel happy.

[@randiewasserman8831]

Me too!!’👍😍🥰

[@lynnh4923]

Me three!! (◕ᴗ◕✿)

[@beaglybeagle]

I can't take my eyes off Bobby Banas and such style...such fired up dancing--this is becoming one of my favorite videos on You Tube....great to watch over and over again

[@jorj6720]

Это не танец, а обезъянье кривляние... Отстой(((((

[@ethelryan257]

Banas is brilliant.

[@andrewyoung2796]

His girl moves💚

[@user-cf6kt7ed4o]

@@jorj6720 ты болван

[@jorj6720]

@@user-cf6kt7ed4o Почему? Обоснуй, уважаемый!

[@conuregirl007]

This guy in the middle was a famous dancer from West Side Story. His name is Robert Banas. Excellent dancer! He's now 89 .

[@jeanbanks7301]

Thanks for the info. I always wondered who he was. 👍

[@marionpeebles3836]

He is also a well-known choreographer

[@javiermest5968]

Robert Banas también sale bailando en un vídeo de Bill Halley con el tema " Rip it Up "

[@roseamber7342]

I watched this several times, it doesn’t get old. I think Bobby Banas is one of the greats in dancers, along with Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire.

[@obrheadcyclinggnome]

And Nicholas brothers

[@hughhaefner5486]

His energy flies through the screen all these years later. The jerky movement was incorporated into 60's dance from a dance called the jerk as I recall. He's still alive, is around 83 years old. Google him. Wow Bobby! P.S. He was already 30 years old in this film.

[@revrotunda3206]

I’m thinking The Jerk dancing along with the record by The Larks came out after, but not by far, this choreographic performance so this right here set the precedence.

[@nelysilva5833]

The male dancer in front is Bobby Banas, and he is the very best dancer.👏👏👏👍

[@martinjenkins8270]

This type of dancing never fails to make me smile 😀

[@rcaive0875]

The male dancer in front...that's me in the elevator when I leave the office on Fridays.

[@michaelpondo6324]

M

[@DeLuxTv777]

Right! Ahahaha!

[@timeforthinkers7418]

rcaive08, good one! 😁👍

[@parentevan]

That's Bobby Banas! Look him up! A total legend.

[@ronmarshall6858]

Me Too!

[@heartyblack]

This is stunning. Can't find it anymore out in the world. Why 56 thumbs down makes no sense. Must be the Russians.

[@ebf1957]

Or someone who can't appreciate choreography.

[@tommysfather]

The guy in front is Bobby Banas and this dude dances with his whole body including his hair. He definitely is fun to watch.

[@steelmagnolia474]

The guy in the middle is tearing up the floor, but manages to still look good in suit no matter how he jerks or contorts! Love it! And the dance!

[@claudettedalton3281]

robert banas cool dancer he was in west side story love this clip he taught john travolta moves for saturday night fever movie

[@terencehernandez9646]

Which one is Robert Banda?

[@marcrichard7251]

@@terencehernandez9646 He’s the one up front…most of the time

[@MrEss-ld3sw]

Deney Terrio taught Travolta for Saturday Night Fever

[@ElectricCavegurl]

Classic. Bobby Banas choreographed that scene, but wasn't supposed to dance in it. One of the dancers fell ill and Bobby replaced him last minute. He shines. Anyone saying this wasn't dancing is just trolling and/ or knows nothing about '60s culture. He has quite the career.

[@yardleyj9391]

I love love love it. Is the first dancer Bobby Banas?

[@rootedsorrow]

@@yardleyj9391 He's the guy in the middle with the floppy hair going wild in an controlled way

[@pamelacaldwell6055]

Yes!!!! 💃🕺 ❤😁👍👌

[@bookgirlny8511]

I’m so glad there’s a name for that dancer! Love it!!!

[@chocolatcats]

Thank you Heidi

[@albertmilo2999]

The guy in the middle is a famous dancer and choreographer. His name is Robert "Bobby" Banas. He's quite famous. Read about him in this Wikipedia link. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Banas

[@mulemule]

This dude deserves his own Netflix documentary. Electrifying dancer. The stories he must have of that era and its stars.

[@furiousdestroyer2.050]

If my auntie knew how much her music really touched people. I love coming back here and seeing all the people commenting it’s a shame I didn’t get to meet her singing runs in the family

[@THEFAITHFULPALADIN]

The lead dancer is the Famous Bobby Banas, choreographer and dancer to numerous Broadway hits, musicals, songs and movies. The gentleman to his right if you're looking at the screen was also a renowned dancer who was dating a beautiful young aspiring actress named Goldi Hawn at the time.

[@susanwebster1734]

He was sensational!!

[@shadowpapito]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@howdy9061]

i dont get these comments. I love the dance and the energy of the dancers. Especially the front dancers where one is called bobby banas appearently. How can anyone say this is bad dancers when im sitting here smiling for almost 2 minutes just because of the positivity that dancers put with this dance. Amazing!

[@lindyhawthorne2164]

I cant stop watching it.

[@carlfrye1566]

Watch American Bandstand and Sooooouuuul Train, they could all cut the rug!

[@wymellwilliams1543]

Oh so much energy

[@wymellwilliams1543]

If I dance like that 2 minutes I have to get oxygen

[@sl4983]

I love it!!!!

[@Maloveciri]

Why would anyone give a "thumbs down"? Even of you don't like the music or style of dance ... appreciate the talent that went into this.

[@donaldphelps7031]

When I was in boot camp, this is the song we woke up to.

[@pauladouglas9891]

Bobby put his all into this dance, you don't even notice the other dancers

[@erepsekahs]

Absolute genius dancer.

[@reinandomolina650]

Love this video, the couple in the front are great she reminds me of a doll and he's a ball of energy!😊

[@ArmyVeteran-]

*The young man up front & center is Professional Dancer Robert Banas. He is still alive & doing well at 87. Robert choreographed this song. He was born in New York City Sept 22.* Edited update: since I last updated information on Mr Banas 5 months ago he is now 88 & kicking. "literally" with them hyper-lego's..lol 🕺🤸

[@caroljames7381]

Brillant dancing from Banas super 👌 😍 love it !!!

[@yesterdaysnews1147]

He’s 🧨

[@elizabethmeyer7709]

Wow 🥺

[@jonilougy6608]

Ok, you're just awesome ☺

[@JonnyQ358]

Thank you for the update on the great Bobby B..My sister told me he was one of the dancers in "West Side Story" ?

[@dan-ho1zz]

It’s 1 am and instead of sleeping I’m watching the nitty gritty on repeat

[@ejb7969]

12:27 am

[@beckydufour3929]

That was me last nite!😆

[@adrianeharlem4178]

Me too!

[@KyaraExMachina]

Go watch Stephan and Chanzie do the Nitty Gritty!

[@andrewmcneilis4957]

That’s the magic of the white powder

[@WildCard-ro5yu]

It's amazing how catchy this song still is

[@susancnw59]

Without twerking, or obscenities.

[@CathieSoli]

I can't get enough of watching this dance. I watch it every night.

[@irenemcguire7937]

I lost track of how many times I've watched it! It's uplifting!

[@hammertime403]

If I ever have access to a time machine this will be the first place I'd go back to!! Who's going with me?✊😃🤘

[@evalynn383]

I was there.

[@michekids]

I'm there, but you better hurry because I am 66

[@f3v060]

Not me💀

[@michaeljonesdougherty.209]

Iam going wait for me .

[@RepentfollowJesus]

I'd go but you'd have to take care of me. I was born in 63 😁

[@victoriabiel5861]

That male dancer in front is an incredible dancer. His expressive moves and impeccable rhythm took this dance to another level. Although the other dancers did a fine job, he completely stole the show with his riveting interpretation. Simply superb.

[@TheConorsmithusa]

Well he choreographed it if you didn't know by now

[@carlakeiper8558]

He is totally in the groove!🤣

[@denisew3215]

This guy on the middle is one of the jets on the west side story.He is an awesome dancer

[@Oscar3]

Bobby Banas

[@Carmela_Falco]

This is the greatest thing on the Internet.

[@jo-annebellamy5983]

point or apex, as a power or achievement.

[@thedolphin5428]

100% cringey. That's what I call very daggy dancing.

[@Planet_Shel]

Yaaaa !!!!

[@PDXtransplant]

The guy in the front is the famous dancer/ choreographer Bobby Banas. He's 85 years old now. He was an incredible dancer!

[@charlescabral2746]

Que legal saber que é apenas talento porque tem posts maldosos dizendo que ele está drogado.

[@MissMichSan]

Interesting.thanks for the info

[@kataisa3]

I was born after the 1960s but I love this song and dance routine. It’s infectious!

[@awaitingthetrumpetcall4529]

I was born 1953 and I just started remembering 'The Name Game', 'The goose drank wine...' and the 'Nitty Gritty' song.

[@andreamachado5591]

I´m surprised with the negative comments, I think the dancing is very creative and cool, I liked this, 😃 if someone dance like this in a dancing place would be a popular guy immediatelly.

[@watchman1178]

I agree with you. It was unconventional, but it took a lot of talent to dance like that.

[@melissak8892]

They have completely missed the point. This is amazing.

[@revrotunda3206]

@@watchman1178 Right, and the ones who are critical wouldn’t do a better job. Bobby Banas is the middle dancer who was also the choreographer setting the precidence for future dance.

[@BlueSkyTune]

Brilliant Bobby Banas in the front. He's the reason the audience is cheering. He shows the difference between learning the steps and blowing it out of the water.

[@DeLuxTv777]

You got that right! He's jamming!!

[@catherinem421]

He choreographed it so he knows how it should be done.

[@amiramark]

and his lady partner slept thru rehersal.

[@SC-uq2jf]

As an African American college educated female, who grew up with music like this , we all danced, from the eldest to the youngest at gatherings; I can say UNEQUIVOCALLY, the male dancer, I think his name is Bobby Banas, KILLED IT. I can watch him dance all day, lol.

[@harrycallahan3221]

As a white British, university educated male, who also grew up on music like this, I unequivocally agree with you on Banas killing it. Also, as a white British, university educated male, I'd have to say that Ellis did a pretty damn good job too.

[@tedfebo1741]

As a Latin man, I can say, unequivocally, the song is cool, but the dancing has me laughing my freaking ass off. That's the worst dancing I've ever seen in my life, specially Bobby boy😂😂😂😂😂

[@Pamledger478]

Nicolas Brothers .. Greatest dancers ever .. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnO0gJmvh5xorLs

[@courtneykirk478]

I disagree.

[@penboyasgod6103]

The guy in the center is actually the best dancer.

[@RaymondHng]

Robert "Bobby" Banas (born September 22, 1933) is an American dancer and actor who worked in movies such as _West Side Story_ (1961), _Always_ (1989) and _Down and Out in Beverly Hills_ (1986). A dance he choreographed for the Shirley Ellis song "The Nitty Gritty" and performed (with five other dancers) on _The Judy Garland Show_ in 1964, drew him renewed attention on KZbin in the 2010s, where copies of it had been viewed more than 25 million times by mid-2023.

[@davidwright873]

the guy on the far right was actually smoother and mad it look effortless...The guy in the middle is like holding a jack hammer!!

[@mulemule]

@@davidwright873 "The guy in the middle" (Bobby Banas) _created_ the choreography. His work/his lead.

[@user-ov8vl6gm9h]

My goal for this summer is to learn this dance.

[@psychokarloff]

Bob Banas!! The quintessential dancer of the 1960s! Unreal...

[@adancer3592]

He hit everything it's impossible to not watch him through the whole thing .

[@moonpleiades99]

The guy in the middle is great.

[@lorobogers4198]

BOBBY BANAS! You are amazing!

[@divacdiva01]

Bobby Banas is fantastic. Danced in so many movies, including west side story.

[@TheMammalu]

Bobby Banas could not have imagined in 1963 that in 2020 his dancing would be helping people set aside Covid lockdown anxiety for at least a few minutes and remember what fun feels like. It’s hard to take your eyes off him. Every move is so loose yet so controlled. Masterful!

[@debbieseverson5130]

Plus our crazy soon-to-be X president.

[@spinz8]

Always wondered what his name was. Thank you for the input.

[@danyluk1]

a bit over the top... dude saving people from coronavirus disease 2019

[@danyluk1]

@@debbieseverson5130 Trump #1

[@fayskelley]

I agree. One of the best dancers I’ve ever watched. Hard to take ones eyes off him. Would love to see him ice dancing !

[@PhysalisFranchetti]

The guy at the front is *gifted* - almost to the level of showing the other dancers up.

[@river7732]

Think he's the choreographer

[@tcme11]

Bobby Banas. I agree. He's in many musicals from the 50s and 60s. Feel free to look him up. Everyone recognizes talent, whether we're professionals or just audience.

[@AK-rx6hv]

Yea but that's poor form... As a group dancing, should never outdo your fellow dancers

[@tcme11]

@@AK-rx6hv Bobby was an excellent dancer and, to be honest, some of his fellow dancers look like good dancers at parties, not onstage or for a TV audience. By the same token, no artist should have to downplay or mask their talent for colleauges who can't keep up. That is why Bobby is well known in the dancing community and some of his fellow dancers here (while talented) remain unknown.

[@mercyvasq]

I was a dancer and creative dancing is the way talented dancers develop creative steps. I love how they dance. I love dancers. Today not seeing it. Do kids dance anymore?

[@dennisleporte2327]

Just keep in mind Bobby Bana's partner kept right up with him....in heels lol

[@fayskelley]

As a retired figure skating coach to me she looks stiff ... Bobby Banas is D’A Bomb!

[@michellelekas211]

The dance doesn’t allow the females to bend their knees at all, hardly. She is really good.

[@vivianmonaghan9784]

Isnt that the girl that played Graziella in West Side Story?

[@beagiver6864]

They are all fabulous and rocking it out of the ball park!

[@seamusmaye1333]

For the most part you could tell it was something, I won’t new, but with the movements of the legs it seems something unlike other 60s dance crazes. Idk as a man who can run and dance in heels even my thought was immediately thinking they would break an ankle

[@hebneh]

The guy who gets the most attention here, Bobby Banas, had a long career as a dancer and appeared in a number of movies. But this short TV clip - which he choreographed - from a forgotten episode of "The Judy Garland Show" made him the most famous he ever was, after it began appearing on KZbin from 2015. He's still alive, now 87 years old, and has gotten to enjoy his unexpected fame late in life. This dance was supposed to be exaggerated for comic effect, which is why he's being so vigorous and animated.

[@Meatcity-sf8fm]

But it he makes it authentic not exaggerated at all.

[@Mia-vi7hq]

It’s been on KZbin for even longer, look up “best 60s dancer boy”! It’s been uploaded since 2012, I remember when I first found it in 2013 and I still come back every now and then almost 10 years later to watch him dance 🥰 lol

[@beagiver6864]

Thank you so much for the backyard information. I was wondering if he js still with us!

[@loudenblogger]

I adore him. When I watch this, I feel like a screaming girl at a Beatles concert

[@julieyoutu]

I'm SO GLAD to read you! Thank you for this information. I was wondering about "the best dancing boy of the 60s! He's just soooooo INTENSE AND GREAT. I found nothing comical about it - I love it and take it seriously :D And cool song too! Good for him!

[@branthollingsworth5260]

My 1 year old great-grand son loves this video.

[@pauladouglas9891]

He is so into it, he doesn't even look at his partner, he makes the other guys look like they are standing still!

[@psychomormon4932]

The one in the middle is all over the place. Too much exaggeration. But the actual smoothest dancers are the other two.

[@brendalg4]

​@@psychomormon4932he's the choreographer, so he's the one doing it right

[@sethflix]

@@brendalg4 THANK YOU!

[@SheBadd529]

IAM black in I luved the entire dance in the dude in front is iconic lmao 🤣 wat a show ‼️💯💕

[@janettewood9628]

That's Bobby Bannas. Famous Hollywood dancer. He was in West Side Story and many other dance movies and I believe he is still alive and living in New York.

[@gregnormal5101]

@@janettewood9628 Hello! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!... Stay safe

[@headlessspaceman5681]

He was the choreographer and at the last minute the lead guy was a no show so Bobby just ran out and LIT IT UP.

[@lisaguy1860]

THAT YOUNG MAN IS DANCING HIS OWN STYLE AND GETTING DOWN!!!!!

[@eugeniasyro7315]

He is ONE HELL of a great dancer! Takes my breath away 57 years later.

[@johnanderson8624]

he's THE Nitty Gritty Nureyev!

[@Ravenwood93]

The man in the front middle is Robert Banas,he is now in his late 80s, made a few movie appearances, kissed marlyn monroe, my respects Bobby

[@urgonnaluvit]

Looks like hes having a fit

[@jazmaan]

@@urgonnaluvit He MAKES that video. It would have been boring without him. I'm sure it was no accident that they put him front and center. I wonder if there are other examples of his dancing from that era online anywhere?

[@pattihawks8514]

urgonnaluvit a good fit, though!

[@livelovenow8862]

Doing the nitty gritty is the key to long life lol!

[@TREVASLARK]

@@livelovenow8862 YEEEES !

[@revrotunda3206]

Bobby Banas is phenomenal with his moves. To think he’s 89 years old now is just mind blowing.

[@frangross4001]

Get it :) They are so adorable, I would love to see this new generation dance this to another level :) what a fun song.

[@brendalg4]

There are videos of young people doing the nitty gritty

[@YesPlutoisaplanet]

I watch this every time I need to get Into a good mood.

[@pattihawks8514]

It definitely is a mood! Love it!

[@antwanwilson7228]

@@pattihawks8514 I heard this song on the radio over the weekend and I can't get it out of my head 😆🎶

[@maggienjody]

Im watching this now for that exact reason.

[@annalavransdattar5935]

Me too.

[@edwardhigginbotham3646]

Is this group in any other videos. We're they a group or only for this video?

[@joannepluta5238]

Wow! Bobby is amazing! I could watch him dance all day! What a talent!❤️🌹 Let' s revive this dance.

[@DeLuxTv777]

I would like to see someone on DWTS or World of dance compete with this!!!

[@genngeorge9909]

OMG I'm positively bananas for Bobby Banas!

[@ricklindsey5216]

Lord he stole the show- keep coming back to watch him dance

[@usureaboutthat3052]

... Guys in coats, shirts and ties, women in dresses… Refreshing, very refreshing.

[@funshine817]

That guy in the middle was mezmerising! He was literally jumping right out of his skin. I LOVED it! 😎😁💖👍👍👏👏

[@DIDYOUSEETHAT172]

Bobby Banas, he also choregraphed the dance.

[@funshine817]

@@DIDYOUSEETHAT172 Thanks! 😁

[@DIDYOUSEETHAT172]

@@funshine817 Most welcome. 😊

[@revrotunda3206]

Bobby Banas is the ultimate in this performance. Luv the way Banas shakes his head like a Beatle! The female partner is the best as well-very fluid complementing Banas. She also flailed her dress unlike the other female dancers which added even more umph to The Nitty Gritty. I can watch this often & never get tired of it. It’s short in length but couldn’t be any more jam packed than it is.

[@jamieparganos9979]

That’s Gina Trikonis.

[@revrotunda3206]

@@jamieparganos9979 Thanx for the info! Interesting. The name sounds Lithuanian-my Children are half Lithuanian as I married a Lithuanian man. I wonder if she & the rest of the dancers are still alive. It’s mind boggling to realize Banas is 89 years old. Time has flown by seemingly too quickly. I was reading he was married but it didn’t appear he had Children which is unfortunate as Banas’s artistic abilities could have been carried on.

[@23715]

His real name was Norman Wisdom. An English comedian of note .

[@revrotunda3206]

@@23715 Why do you keep saying this? Not only was Robert Banas not born in the year 1915, he was also never Knighted as a Sir.

[@chaney1]

the rest of the dancers be saying"who the hell gave tim the red bull again"

[@thom6746]

The cameraman keeps zeroing in on the front dancer because with his herky-jerky movements, he not only nails the dance, he elevates it to the same level as Fred Astaire's Continental, John Travolta's You Should Be Dancing, and Michael Jackson's Moonwalk. I think I've watched this 20 times already. It's exciting, and makes me grin ear to ear.

[@randallerickson175]

The front male dancer is more animated for sure, but he doesn't have the extension with his moves like some of the other men. He is fun to watch though.

[@darrelontv]

@@randallerickson175 he's the choreographer who invented the dance for this song. 8 million views in the first seven years out, and influenced 60s dancing because of this one program. Bobby Banas, a famous Hollywood choreographer. He owned the 60s.

[@johndevereux596]

Dancer in the middle is a legend. Google his story

[@moodyblues1273]

Bobby Banas

[@mulemule]

Better yet (since he IS a legend in his industry), change "Dancer in the middle" to "Bobby Banas." 🙄

[@Jesussaves8961]

I just love watching the guy dance!

[@Kathleen-gl5wh]

The great "Bobby" Banas!

[@xeniageller4280]

some people follow the steps, some people have the fire inside

[@pleasedontmakemelate]

Amen!!!

[@margaretcarter6237]

These 2 certainly do.!!! Love it!!

[@chstra45]

...and some are full of amphetamines.

[@homeyginomolly]

@@chstra45 😅😂🤣

[@fossehigh]

These folks must be a tad embarrassed watching these moves today . Not aged well 😁

[@mycatalby630]

I could watch this everyday. They are all good dancers but Bobby Banas is amazing. ❤️💜🥰

[@howtubeable]

Bobby Banas! Awesome dance moves!

[@AngelaLochCross]

I faved this one the first time I saw it a few years ago and keep comin' back to it. I've probably watched it at least 100 times. You can tell by the comments that not everyone can recognize genius. I wonder if Bobby Banas wanted everyone kind of doin' their own thing? They're all doin' the basic steps together some of the time but they are wildly different in others. It's almost like watching beginner, intermediate, and advanced versions. Watch that back left couple to learn the basic steps. They are good, but they don't put the extra flavor on it. 🎶🎵🎶🎵

[@jobob47]

the kid in front is just mesmerizing. cant get enough.

[@roland4859]

kid in front is Bobby Banas!! He's awesome!

[@adamlehr8820]

Bobby Banas, you are sensational! The man in front, such a great song to boot!

[@adamlehr8820]

I am mesmerized as well.

[@zacharyconnors7945]

I totally agree! Did you know of any other videos on here that he's in?

[@endoflevelboss]

@@adamlehr8820 Propose

[@dolphins3291]

I'm a young millennial and I swear I'm going to learn every step of this routine one day 🥺😆🙏🏾💃🏾🎊 (Retro-fashionista & dance enthusiast here, from Jamaica ☺💖)

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

Please do. Note how Bobby dances better than the others, and what makes it better. He makes the audience feel, through his dance.

[@dolphins3291]

@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 Will do! 🙏🏾☺

[@kn-qz7by]

One of the greatest television performances EVER.

[@jacksquat4140]

They all are accomplished dancers, but that fella in the front has taken this to a whole nother level.

[@geezermann7865]

Yep, he choreographed that dance.

[@jacksquat4140]

@@geezermann7865: I'm awestruck...how in the world could anyone conjure such a performance, let alone teach it to others. He has got to be the most energetic, and flexible dancer, I've ever seen.

[@tcme11]

Bobby Banas. He was a dancer in West Side Story. Cheers!

[@thomaskey.1343]

Man , what an.incredible dancer. Yes, he steals the show & should . He dances to the beat every second of the song. He is right on target with every move, every step !!! Makes we want to.get movin & Groovin !!!! .'THANK YOU BOBBY. !!!

[@NudePostingConspiracyTheories]

Gets better every time I watch it. Especially Bobby Banas, the boy in the front who doesn’t care where he is- because he IS the dance. I’m following him now on Facebook. Still alive. Still dancin. He went into dance with Debbie Reynolds, Marilyn Monroe, Duck Van Dyke in Mary Poppin and endless other musicals. He kisses Marilyn in one movie. I’m so glad when I found all that out, because I could feel the difference in that lad. Feel it going through his body, like it doesn’t for everyone. He talks now about his life and how at age 3, he’d stand in doorway between two rooms and make it a spot lit stage, and how he couldn’t not dance when music was on. I knew it.

[@chord972]

I just came back to watch with the idea of figuring out who the central male dancer was! I can't keep my eyes off of his dancing and presentation and was wondering what ever happened to him. In ALL other dance videos, my eyes go to the females...Bobby is THAT good. Thank you for identifying him.

[@lezafreemont1863]

Whats his fb page?

[@padraiggillon]

@@lezafreemont1863 Bobby Banas

[@lezafreemont1863]

@@padraiggillon cant find it

[@anuncolonizedmind6296]

I like watching the guy dance, I couldn't take my eyes off of him.

[@Oscar3]

"Dance like nobody is watching." Bobby Banas

[@local_knyediter7129]

I need this on a t-shirt

[@altonwilliams7117]

That guy up front beat my hour workout in the gym in 2 minutes!😂

[@tripaffleck]

Bobby Banas. He was made of music.

[@leahlind379]

I've learned that the man in the fronts name is Bobby Banas and he appeared in many musicals over the years. Amazing!

[@spirittchaser7043]

he dances beautifully!)

[@rhondacorbett728]

He stole the show ‼️

[@Ronin4614]

Leah Lind ~~~ You are spot on about Bobby Banas, with WestSide Story and Bednobs and Broomsticks to his credit. Bobby’s brunette dance partner is Gina Trikonis, with Gus Trikonis in the back row on screen right, both appearing in West Side Story ( Grazella and Indio respectively). Bobby is in his mid 80s today, and growing the best roses you’ll ever see in California. Good chatting with you, Leah. This is an addicting little dance number.

[@michaelfuller244]

The couple in the front are amazing!

[@magdatorruellas9122]

The young man in front…. OWNS IT!

[@shirleywarner2794]

He invented that dance.

[@shirleywarner2794]

Bobby Banas, google him.

[@magdatorruellas9122]

@@shirleywarner2794 Thank you

[@magdatorruellas9122]

I did and loved it! Thank you

[@Resenbrink]

@@shirleywarner2794 Oh great - thanks so much for that, he really tears the floor up on that - I wondered who he was.

[@KnightHawk111]

Bob Banas dances here with the wild abandon and exuberance of a child -- It's mesmerizing. You can't watch him without smiling and feeling the sheer joy of being alive.

[@brianleach8529]

The dance sucks that's why it never caught on

[@AndrewStuartBrown]

How come HE isn't smiling or expressing "the sheer joy of being alive?' He looks like the god of narcissism.

[@jayberry2716]

Can't stop watchin,' Bobbys got it goin' on !

[@08pixiedust]

You can tell from the comments who has no idea how to dance because they have no idea how hard this is. If you don't like the choreography, that's one thing (although this is how people used to dance if you ever watch old movies), but these people are all really amazing dancers, especially Bobby Banas.

[@craigezell4261]

Fully agree.

[@Whyamiherel0l]

Seriously !!!!!

[@melissak8892]

Yes. Most of the commenters from a year ago understood what they were looking at. I come back and it's new commenters who missed the plot.

[@frankp4728]

Man that's bogie wooky Rock Ms Ellis took it to a Galaxy Level. I love that song. I'm 72 I never thought I could live this long and watch this on my PHONE. That's One Giant Leap for Mankind.

[@WFTL14]

I did a little research and discover this is from a 1964 Judy Garland TV show. The shows dancers are led by Bobby Banas, he choreographed it. On Sept 23, 2019 Bobby will be 86 years old! Happy Birthday Bobby! I’m not usually impressed by dancers, the variety shows back then had them all the time but this one just knocks me out, no doubt due to Shirly Ellis’ great tune!

[@phyllisgreenberg5]

86? Geeeeez....I danced with Bobby..

[@debbiegoodman8301]

My brother just passed away he use to play this every morning . It really lift my spirits right now

[@ARyan-rm8cy]

Clearly the 2 up front should be up front. Their energy is well above the rest. I love how animated they are in their movements.

[@mayberrygary25]

Did some basic research: That awesome dancer is Robert (Bobby) Banas Born 1933 in Pennsylvania. He was a dancer and choreographer for numerous movies, musicals in the 50s, 60s and 70s. He is still alive as of this writing. He apparently choreographed this dance on the spot just before this live show aired in 1964.

[@UncommonLeadership777]

❤Thanks for sharing this information-my family has listened to the song for a long time and finally watched this (very satisfying), video !

[@Facts-Over-Feelings]

ALL THESE PEOPLE WERE IMITATING BLACK DANCERS THROUGHOUT HISTORY AND THERE MUSICAL STYLES.. BUT THIS LOOKS LIKE PEOPLE DANCING WITH NERVE DAMAGE.

[@debbie9929]

@@Facts-Over-Feelings Hehehehe

[@lauraveney1412]

Exactly they look like they are having a medical emergency. I showed this to my relatives who were teens in the 60s abd they could not stop laughing

[@angelswings1219]

May we all go through 2023 with the awesome enthusiasm of this man. Bless you, Bobby Banas, wherever you are.

[@lmarti204]

Bobby Banas has got this down pat. You think he's just having fun but if you do the count and break it down - he's flawless!!

[@TREVASLARK]

Really ? What does that mean - "do the count and break it down ?"

[@evitasdad]

watching this is addictive.