Toni Basil at 74 busts out better dance moves than you - AMAZING!

Toni Basil once had one of the biggest hits of the 80s with Mickey and once danced with Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and James Brown. Today's clip was filmed by choreographer Cristina Benedetti when Toni was 74 and is an incredible example of how age is in the mind.
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[@motivatedbymambo2828]

I’m 68 and my motto has always been “You don’t stop dancing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop dancing.” God Bless Toni ❤️

[@mischa7095]

That is the Truth!💙💙💙

[@ebonyfaith8064]

@@mischa7095 I agree! It really is the TRUTH! 👴👵

[@michelestevenson8769]

Can I borrow your motto please? This makes me want to grab my momma and dance like we used to when I was a kid!!

[@motivatedbymambo2828]

@@michelestevenson8769 I borrowed that motto myself LOL :-) Blessings to you and your momma, may the dance Gods accompany you both.

[@NR-nf1il]

I agree with you on that. I used to go country western dancing. I wish I could move like that

[@richardvinsen2385]

At 57 years old, I’m more impressed with how organized that garage is.

[@karenmahler2923]

🤣😂🤣

[@beaufighter245]

Nice pair of bongos too😏

[@angelagallagher8136]

😂

[@wilhelm2398]

She doesn't even look 75!! it's mad, she looks like 40-45!! absolutely amazing - keep it up for another 30 years!

[@bob1986]

When she actually was 40 in her Mickey video she looked like she was 20-25 so that checks out.

[@ruthisingsitall5188]

Why in the heck would anyone put a thumbs down to a 74 year-old woman who can move like THAT? What's wrong with you people? She's amazing!

[@angrykermit3192]

Because some people just want to see the world burn.

[@swamisalami3000]

Jealousy!!

[@dewkeating]

Its easier to destroy then create.

[@DERRICK_McLOVIN]

Amen

[@jt_rooster3228]

We gotta pray for these haters who Have Anger Towards Everyone Reaching Success.

[@TotalTuxedo]

She looks like she's 74 from a universe where people live an average of 300 years.

[@chrysichrysi7889]

Hahaha!! Love that comment 👍

[@lb8853]

Yep, she is an Agardian.

[@Zizzyyzz]

@@lb8853 I think you mean Asgardian. 😊

[@jenniferharden2258]

TOTALLY

[@YhwhKhaiMostHigh]

Exactly!

[@jsmith5509]

She danced with the Lockers for years. Proof that a body in motion, STAYS in motion.

[@swannero3078]

On the other hand, all bodies in the dark tend to move towards the fridge 😁

[@davedave9780]

Yes! Just get you a white partner and get to it!

[@hibadiaoltv]

Danced with? She was a respected member.. without her, they wouldn't have gone on to be one of the first respected Crews!

[@srtoe]

@@hibadiaoltv Yep, a founding member.

[@rustybear5125]

I'm about half her age, and I broke my hip just watching her....Don't let that age number stop you, just keep rockin it Toni.

[@jamesromualdez1405]

you have a very bad lifestyle then. i ashamed of you.

[@rosemartinez1116]

Damn girl! I hope I can still move like that at the age of 74! Smooth, graceful and slick!

[@AximandTheCursed]

Astonishing. She's not old school, she's the headmistress at University of Motion! First class!

[@kurtsnyder4752]

And give an "educational" "lesson" to those a third to a quarter her age.

[@sarahpcato]

Great comment😅

[@jameslineberger3823]

Michael Jackson would've been proud!!👏👏👏😍😍😍😍

[@Eucis93]

I’m 27 and dislocated like 6 joints just watching this

[@MrPeterquinn]

😂

[@ericbush6124]

I'm not the only one.lol

[@travisholly3797]

I was in a bad mood all day, until I read that comment thanks.

[@5050GLOBALEDMTV]

😅🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stephenle-surf9893]

🤣🤣hit 54 and reach for your socks without swearing!

[@Cocoatreat]

Everyone who put a thumbs down will get old & decrepit! She moves better than a lot of 30yr olds!! Amazing & still a beauty! Wow 🤩

[@alexurn2843]

I can’t believe anyone would give this a thumbs down!!

[@ricosuave5120]

Rotten people unhappy with themselves will give ANYTHING a thumbs down. Sad.

[@micaonyx5301]

@@ricosuave5120 so sad but so very very true 😞

[@65csx83]

I think the thumbs down is because viewers feel click baited. They are likely her age or older and expected to see dance moves more impressive than their own.

[@jt_rooster3228]

She looks like she’s in her 50s max.

[@kimberlycampbell1100]

I'm blown away! This is incredible for a woman her age to be working this well!

[@DMills-un1tl]

75! So she was roughly 40 when she did Oh Mickey. Never would have guessed she was twice my age back then. She looked like she was 25 at most.

[@theexmann]

She's 77. The video of her is 3 years old.

[@AnUrbanGypsy]

She was actually 39, if we’re being picky, 😂. She is fantastic.

[@TheRavensOmen]

Same here...I had to double check. I always thought she was mid-20's back in the 80's.

[@christhayil8354]

It's not 'when' you age....it's 'how' you age

[@Mexicobeanpole]

Yep, in the 80s she was in her late 30s, and looked 25. Dancing. Fountain of youth.

[@KAM-rl6tz]

She’s in her 70’s. I am 49. I am not even in her league. I couldn’t even move like that if I wanted to. On the plus side, I did exercise today. So there’s that. 😁

[@blaze2001]

She literally breakdancing, and whacking like what!!! She's almost 80 years old!

[@csf7773]

you go on, take your vitamins, be your best you and never stop striving for more!!

[@KAM-rl6tz]

@@csf7773 ❤️

[@angiecat33]

yes you could totally do it!!

[@luvurobert]

Lol! I'm right there with you!! 😁

[@mrksmt8703]

This is living proof that age is all in the mind. Give in to it and the thinking of , 'Oh, I'm too old to do that.', and your body will act accordingly. Think old, be old. Think young, be young. Great to see people still going for it and living life to the best of their abilities and enjoying it.

[@jedicrush1497]

Old is NOT the word to describe this woman. There are people much younger than her and they can't move like that. Wow!!! Age ain't nothing but a number, a social box people put you in, and a state of mind.

[@moniquemc4553]

She was rad then. She’s rad now. She will always be rad.

[@cherylbryan674]

Amazing 👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧

[@hideouslyugly]

I'm rad too....a radiator, stuck to the wall in the corner of the room. Amazing woman, I never knew she was that old.

[@chrysichrysi7889]

True! I used to love that song "Mickey" when I was a little kid....still do! She's awesome!

[@mmalan8243]

Completely rad!! This made my night

[@moniquemc4553]

@@hideouslyugly how did time go by so fast.? When I realized her age, I was shocked. Also, if she got older, all of us did too. 🤷🏼‍♀️ She’s in amazing shape. I’m in awe over her. And yes, you’re rad too. 😆

[@WizardsBastard]

Looks 20 years younger than she is and moves like she is 50 years younger than she is. 😍

[@nancy475]

She's amazing.im in my 50's and I haven't moved like that in 30yrs.😲😊😆

[@beautyinthedark7406]

Absolutely. Luv her🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@joycelynmatthews-bowens2359]

So , was she in her forties when she did" Mickey"?

[@maranatha6730]

No, she looks 50+ years younger ... Unbelievable inspiration.

[@drunkensquirrel7545]

@@joycelynmatthews-bowens2359 I think she was 39 years old. That blows my mind. I'm in my 50s & in good shape for my age ....but.... WOW!!! I wish she could bottle her magical *joie de vivre* - I'd be her best customer. 😉💞💫

[@spiritualprincess8958]

That's sooo amazing!! That's cuz she never stopped, that's why. What an inspiration. That's gonna be me at that age too!!

[@chrisparker741]

Toni has been everywhere, Co founder of the Lockers, Soul Train dancer, Movies and still going Strong! You Go Girl! You Do You! Happy B-Day! Toni & Never Stop

[@big-baby-buddha]

Not EVERYWHERE... Hey Toni i'm available! :p (seriously tho)

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

Namn dear forgot about "The Lockers." Thanks, for reminder.

[@yolondamorris4208]

I REMEMBER ALL OF THAT SHE WAS ON SHOWS LOCKING BACK IN THE DAY. .

[@ehickey73]

And that’s the reason she’s not on Dancing With the Stars . She already won before auditions 😂

[@CliftonPhotographer]

Put her on Masked Dancer!

[@tawanabrown3650]

EXACTLY! Maybe we should lobby for this!

[@UniversalKnowledge]

Conflict Of Interest. She May Have Been Their Coach.

[@jenniferlee5871]

She is authentically a natural and trained dancer, professional dancer, a master of making her own style and has too much life of experience to audition for a contest. Just do your thing Toni! I love how she is.

[@katrabbit]

75? my goodness, she barely looks 50. that is a woman who recognized how worthy and important her body and soul were and spent her life preserving it. such a rad lady 🌠⚡

[@rjscott6116]

Wow! Toni is still AMAZING! The way she mixes so many influential dance styles so elegantly, Latin, funk, locking like it's still 1978, every motion fluid, like it's second nature.... As if she perfoms pictures in time.. those flashes of James Brown sparkling like fireworks.... She still looks younger than me! In her 70's, and good God, still smoking hot! She can't stand by dry brush or she could set it a blaze! She was hot before i was born, and the way she moves will likely be fantasy material long after I'm powder in a jar.... Mind blown by a living legend! 😮 Did dance make her immortal? Why doesn't she have her own channel teaching people how to be healthy enough to live life to the fullest!??? If she ever makes one, or writes a book showing how to be as healthy as she is, I don't just want it, i need it! Step by step guide, including diet, workouts, sleep schedule, i mean every move could create the play by play book on how to live like time going by doesn't work on you! I mean literally has zero effect on your body! Either she knows how to live healthy like no other, she's the last Kryptonian woman, or she's discovered immortality. If i married a 20 year old that looked that good she'd drop my jaw to the ground every time i woke up, got out of bed, just to look back at the bed to gaze apon someone that stunning every day! 😮😮😮😅😅😅❤

[@nivarna1]

Brilliant dancer and pioneering choreographer is Toni Basil. At 74, and she is still as flexible and supple as a kitten- truly amazing

[@karisuzanne4382]

People are so unaware of how influential she's been in dance. Very respected among her peers.

[@jennifermedeiros4790]

Toni Basil is living proof that dancing keeps one eternally young.

[@hildapompa4236]

Yessssss I feel the same way!

[@Sc0pee]

Its more about thd genetics and about your state of mind. Doing the things you love and staying healthy! Dancing surely can be a good way of maintaining that, if that's what you love doing!

[@eliseyoung7513]

I’m not quite so nimble at 73, but I’m going to keep going. (Hi Siobhan, haven’t been able to find you for ages. Hope I’ve gotta now.x)

[@user-ye5ku2ws6s]

Don't she's the co-founding member of the locker's, she a Hip hop icon , this woman is one of best the top five female dancers in the world! She's actually 79 today and still dancing, teaching and touring.

[@junjungatbos3548]

Living proof that Dancing is the cure. Thank you Mizz Basil🙏🏻❤💃🕺

[@sgtjoe2008]

she was 39 yrs old when she first performed 'Mickey' and moves like a young teen cheerleader...amazing! she's a living legend

[@ReginaMcNeish]

Holy Crap🤭! I had to google to see if it were true!! It’s SO TRUE!! She and Cher are who I want to be when I get to their age!😱😱🤩🤩🤩

[@kimberlyjeanpierre7540]

She is

[@Tailya2011]

I didn’t know that! I remember that song from HS. Thought she was in her 20’s.

[@whyohwhy357]

@@Tailya2011 same! Wow! "High school". I think we just gave away our age! 😂

[@Tailya2011]

@@whyohwhy357 😂😂

[@leonaneill9391]

Who ever disliked that video has jealous green bones....The woman is fabulous 😍

[@valeriek6830]

Seriously, who could dislike that? 553 dislikes? that's crazy,, maybe it is the young twerkers, and yes jealous

[@jocelynjones8324]

She so incredible

[@leonaneill9391]

@Tay Woode lol....not far from the top truth my dear....

[@runedream]

My thoughts exactly! Even if she was horrible- which obviously she’s not! - how could you dislike someone moving like that at her age alone? I can’t and I’m much younger. Toni’s the coolest.

[@stephenjagla4046]

I am an 80's child and I must say as a big fan of hers, she is great! Just goes to show you that you are as young as you feel and age is just a number! WOW!

[@redwandennaoui4508]

I’m a huge fan of tony basil, at 75, she would shame those in their 20’s with her moves. She’s incredible, I’m simply beyond words. Thank you for sharing .

[@amberleitao4727]

She was HUUUUUGE in the hip hop break dancing scene back in the day: behind the scenes as a choreographer and has been EXTREMELY influential in that genre of dance and expression. But sadly a lot of folks aren’t aware of this, because all they know of Toni is the song “Hey Mickey”... but i promise you if you look into her life store I’m sure you’ll be so happy you did!!! It’s an incredible journey. She’s acted in iconic films over the decades and worked with iconic actors along the way! She’s one of those gems of Hollywood I believe ❤️❤️❤️

[@NativeAmerican10]

Already. Said that. Yall young un don't know crap

[@adevore1971]

@@NativeAmerican10 ok sunshine

[@Zizzyyzz]

@@adevore1971 Lol. 🌞😅

[@JenniferGreyfeather]

Really well said! Such a surprise and amazing! I never knew anything about her except "Hey Mickey" which I never really cared for. Her dancing is incredible!

[@skyyblue823]

She was one of the original Lockers

[@goliathonscave9834]

Those dislikes are all her ex-boyfriends, still waiting by the phone for a callback.

[@michelehood8837]

Nice! 💕

[@summersojourner]

Great comment! Thanks for the chuckles!

[@elingrome5853]

Or just people who can actually dance

[@goliathonscave9834]

@@elingrome5853 Oh, so you're implying that Toni Basil can't dance? OK, as that has demonstrably been proven false for over the past 55 years (as well as by the > 42K people who watched this video) we can all agree that you have ZERO credibility as does your statement.

[@michaelmace924]

I don't know who they are but I always wonder what kind of person dislikes a video that bothers nobody?

[@80smusicfan58]

The 80s music😁 even today will keep you young and vibrant, nothing but positive vibes.keep going on and on ms.Toni Basil God bless you

[@jeanettebonet4541]

Wow that is so cool. Toni has some real good moves. She has a postive mindset to keep her moving the way she does. My motto is your never to old to stop dancing. Dancing keeps you fit and strong. May she continue to inspire everyone. Keep on dancing Toni.

[@spanishflyIam]

Imagine if your mother or grandmother busted moves like this? Holy shit!!! Toni Basil, you have not lost your mojo at all, not one bit. You rock today just like you have done all these years. Best wishes ..

[@5m00]

This is adorable. Anybody who gave this a dislike needs Jesus, Buddha, and the Justice League to straighten them out.

[@rosealgreenwood6893]

Exactly what I thought

[@lynette599]

Hahaha

[@rebeccalavoy6655]

It is nice that you gave a shout out to Jesus first 🤣 Since He was only God in the flesh 👍

[@sersastark]

@@rebeccalavoy6655 you speak that as if you know this to be scientifically factual...✌🏾

[@rebeccalavoy6655]

@@sersastark ...Thanks Serah Olivia! 😊 After all, God (Jesus) is behind all science! 😃😄😊 God Bless you, and be well 💛

[@user-lz6dm5lk9y]

Our fabulous Toni! So entertaining as always! Thank you for posting!

[@justwalkinit]

A woman after my own heart!!! I’m 52 and I love to freestyle!! She inspires me! There’s no stiffness in those bones! 💕💕💕

[@thaliadacosta7206]

she has never stopped training. she can be seen running from class to class in NYC

[@calisongbird]

@Shirley Rose Lee only if you’ve spent decades training like she has

[@ashlouw5350]

She's INCREDIBLE. Her age doesn't even cross my mind watching her. I love her style and the way she's dances to house music

[@rachelstone7072]

Oh Micky you're so fine you blow mind.....Oh Toni you're so fine you blow my mind ...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Toni I want to thank you for all The FUN and happiness I have experienced over the years dancing to your hit song Mickey) My ballet teacher was 75-80 she had a body like a 20 yr old...You're Awesome & an inspiration...... Thanking you.....

[@MadeintheUK987]

Toni Basil is aging so beautifully. She’s inspiring!!!

[@VictoriaDougherty]

There are currently 142 "thumbs down" hits on this. What on earth is there to hate on about a 75 year-old mega-talent dancing like she's 35? This made my day.

[@opieg7333]

Why? Jelly 35 year olds that dance like they are 75.

[@arronstone177]

Sounds like they are bitter and extremely jealous 😂

[@VictoriaDougherty]

@@arronstone177 True. Or they're just drive-by haters :)

[@SaifullahRaes]

I know some videos are intended for the viewership to vote up or down, but most are a matter of personal taste. So if someone or something is not your cup of tea, then move on, just move on. Why waste your energy on something as negative and trivial as marking something down. When I dislike something or have had enough of it, I go to the next offering. As for Toni and her dance moves, I could watch her all day!

[@arronstone177]

@@SaifullahRaes Well said.

[@ginnied7346]

I can't believe she's 74, she only looks 50 at most and the way she moves is amazing

[@tonithenightowl1836]

I just said the same thing to my husband when I called him over to see the video. He didn't believe it either.

[@annwithaplan9766]

She sure can dance, but she looks a LOT older than 50. 50 is not that old really.

[@ginnied7346]

@@annwithaplan9766 first of all I know 50's not that old, as I'm almost 50 myself and secondly I suppose it's a matter of perception as to how old each of us thinks someone else may be, but in my opinion I still think she looks no where near 74, i certainly hope I look that good at that age but I kinda doubt I will as I haven't lead a very healthy lifestyle, but hay ho

[@annwithaplan9766]

@@ginnied7346 - I'll be 64 this year, I thought she could be at LEAST my age. Perception, I guess. Yeah, I'd like to look that then, too. : )

[@ellast1]

Also did Bowie's choreography for his Diamond dogs and Glass spider tours and even inspired his 1975 album cover Young Americans with a cover she did for After Dark magazine in 74. She's iconic.

[@zombywoof1015]

Still killin' it at 74. What a gal. RESPECT! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lovingreds]

Can we acknowledge that she did this in heels?!

[@lorrainemarshall9476]

Yes, and remember that Fred Astaire got reviews for his dancing. Well Ginger Rogers, had to do the same, backwards and in high heels too.

[@ant2312]

Hardly 6 inch stilettos though

[@kalsangdrolkar]

YES!!!!!!!!! I was thinking exactly the same thing!!!! Amazing!!!!

[@OneWhoDreamsAwake]

Ant Please, tell us how well your dancing career is going? And how much better you are at this than her? I’m sure you know what you’re doing.

[@bobmathews9072]

"She has collaborated with David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Talking Heads , The Monkees, Frank Sinatra, George Lucas, Quentin Tarantino, Jack Nicholson, Tom Hanks, Bette Midler, and The Muppets” . Now that’s what you call a resume / c.v

[@christineayres5339]

The Muppets were the most important on that list lol 😅

[@FergusCarroll]

She was also in easy rider

[@michaelwalker-es6we]

Collaborate or committed

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

@@christineayres5339 obviously 😂

[@christineayres5339]

@@MsTinkerbelle87 lol 😅 yes my love 😘

[@jasmadams]

I love how she's still nailing moves from the Soul Train days. What a legend!

[@rhino5100]

She was a founding member and choreographer for the group The Lockers (Re Run and Shabba Doo were both in that group). She's not just nailing those moves, she and her group originated them.

[@kathysenn7664]

Mr Mark Evans, thank you for supporting her and encouraging Who knows how many others!! I'm watching this in April 2022 at 70.. I like to dance and am gonna do so every chance I get!! ❤️ To all!!

[@ringss12]

WOW she looks like she hasn't aged at all, and her dance moves are most impressive. You go Toni !!!!

[@gzo313]

I get the good dance moves comment, but hasn’t aged?

[@Maki-00]

@@gzo313 Are you blind? This is a 74-year-old woman. WTF?

[@gzo313]

@@Maki-00 Nope not blind. Saw her when she broke in the early 80s so I know what she looked like. You can say she looks great, but not aged. Now let’s not get carried away.

[@Maki-00]

@@gzo313 Every expression does not have to be taken literally. 😕

[@cragerzz]

@@gzo313 you havent seen a closeup of that face 😱

[@seanoleary1979]

I don't know what's more unbelievable, that she's THIS good at her age, or that over 300 hater had the audacity to give this video a thumbs down!

[@lyndam.421]

+Vans Best Friend. I totally agree with your comment She's amazing 👍 {I can't believe so many people have down voted the video either.}

[@alishaygan9844]

Haters will be haters. Don’t pay them ANY attention.

[@halfpint1191]

Over 300 jealous, bitter, people.

[@avedee]

Who hurt them?

[@cyclinggirl3212]

Over weight 30+ Karen's who got bad knees disliked this.

[@kiri7723]

I'm not a trained dancer, but this is just inspiring.

[@HeartBreakHigh]

Yeeeeessssss! This is what I'm talking about! Stay fit, stay positive, don't fall for the ageing programme. You don't age, unless you want to! God Bless you Toni Basil. May you liv e long and prosper!!!

[@marcochimio]

When I used to live in L.A., I would see Toni every once in a while at the Cock & Bull, a British pub in Santa Monica, that had salsa dancing every Tuesday. This was around 2005-8, or so. She told me that she was bopping back and forth between L.A. & N.Y.C. due to her busy bi-costal choreography career. When she was in town, Toni would graciously dance with me over in the corner of the B&F, since she was not one for the spotlight and, understandably, wanted to protect her wonderfully talented feet. I can tell you that Toni is warm and gracious and gentle, and such a smooth salsera. Always a pleasure to mambo with her. What a sweetheart. I miss our times on the dancefloor.

[@nanuq83]

Awesome memories, hold on to them for as long as you can and occasionally dance your heart out when the smile of it all takes over your soul!

[@callioscope]

marcochimio I grew up going to the Cock n Bull, the origin of ginger beer, fyi. First place I ever had Welsh Rarebit. Thank you for that trip down memory lane of my life in the early 70s.

[@marcochimio]

@@callioscope Laurie, when were you last there? For me, if was May or June of 2008. I loved that place, though I only ate there a couple times. I was there for Tumbao Tuesdays (salsa night). I even met a few other dancing (and not) celebs there, besides Toni.

[@callioscope]

marcochimio It must have been circa 2000. I remember I took my husband there on a trip to L.A. (I had moved away for college and stayed). He did not “get” it, which is ironic because we live in Portland now and our local pub was a favorite haunt.

[@chrismaggio7879]

Young man did a great job of being both a phenomenal dancer and also being incredibly respectful to with whom he was dancing! He complimented her every move and worked off of her energy, never stealing her light but instead showed kickazz moves that enhanced her presence. They were great!

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

Wow. I deffo do recall Toni Basil! And yes, I did recall that her main passion and career was choreography. I did NOT know that she was still dancing, nor that she still moves with the grace and fluidity of a silk scarf. Thank you, very much for sharing this!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💋

[@johnturtle6649]

man, I love all of these one hit wonders from the 80s who look better, sing better, and dance better than I do at 50. Nina is another one, from the "99 red balloons" song. That woman is still gorgeous, and sings almost exactly the same as back then.

[@ymoayedi]

This is beyond impressive. She doesn’t just hear the music, she feels it in her soul.

[@fukhue8226]

Some of the moves are so on cue they are a physical representation of the music. Whatever the highest honor for dancing is Tony deserves 2.

[@milliesecond102]

And we feel it just watching her master the space around her!❤

[@parabellum5503]

House music will do that to you. You feel house music...you really do.

[@AbiNomac]

This woman sees know age. I didn’t expect her to be so fluid. She dances as good as a 25 year old.

[@in2it85]

*She does so many different dance-styles into 1 big dance routine flawlessly.* *You can tell she is a really really good dancer, not just in 1 style but im many different styles.* *This is a true Dancer.*

[@globalance1948]

Fantastic Toni......never stop dancing girl!!!! D (just 2.5 years behind you!)

[@mangot589]

This is truly the epitome of “use it or lose it”. She shows all of of us that complain about getting older, well! Get off the couch! Fantastic.

[@ocpersonofinterest]

Many dancers keep on dancing until their bodies just can't take the pounding any more. It's kinda like football.

[@savaialaddams6273]

Exactly. Get off the couch your whole life.

[@dcaseng]

This is impressive for a 30 year old, for a 74 year old, it's INCREDIBLE.

[@Mulberry2000]

just keep fit and be blessed with not a broken body, or if she has one be rich enough to get it fixed

[@kimmiasnss]

30-year-olds are young. Please stop making 30 look like old age. God

[@sarabb2056]

@@kimmiasnss agreed, how can they call it old.

[@kimmiasnss]

@@sarabb2056 in the era of tiktok a 26-year-old gets compliments like this " you look good for your age ". When I was 15 , I considered 30 young even up to 45 because all the hot main actresses of the movies I liked were in their 30s. Now at 26, I am forced to feel like I am gonna turn into ashes at 30.

[@lucakat9262]

@@kimmiasnss yeah, but it shouldn't be that way at all. Personally, I don't consider people old until they are like in their 70s, if then. For example, I once knew a woman who was 75 years old and she was still dancing on tables. So you really just can never tell. Age is and should be viewed as just a number.

[@haydeefm7414]

She definitely has all the moves. Amazing is an understatement!!! You go girl!!!

[@marineward469]

She wasn't given her due props. She's truely inspirational!!!👋💃🏵️ I'm 54, I can only dream to move half the way that she moves ... If, and when I'm her age. I love the way she takes different decades of dance styles and forms them all together . 💎 A diamond in the rough!!!!!One of the best, if not best female dancer that I've ever seen. Miss Toni. PHENOMENAL!!!!!💜💕💛💞💚❤️💖👍👍👍👍

[@user-bx2cg2ec8c]

She is a legend .back from. When she was in the lockers

[@sefusolace410]

😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳 Her moves were flawless! Her moves effortless! From street dance to stage dance! From the Camel Walk to the Moonwalk! Toni Basil is amazing! 🌷🌺🌼🌷

[@eatmoreporkporky4342]

I dislocated a hip watching her and I'm only 60.

[@t.j.andrews4392]

I severed a hamstring and I'm 50

[@greenscreekgirl]

🤣🤣

[@karenmarriner5211]

Hahaha, I took a Qwik nap! Haha

[@velinabrown2708]

LOL

[@KingOFuh]

Antonia Christina Basilotta born 9/22/43. Dad led an orchestra, mom did vaudeville. Italian ancestry. Raised in Vegas 'cos Daddy moved there for work. Class of 1961 at LVHS, was head cheerleader & she wore same cheerleader uniform in the "Mickey" video. 1964-dancer on ABC's Shindig! & dancer/asst choreographer on legendary T.A.M.I. Show. 1965-dancer in Viva Las Vegas & actress in Village of Giants, 1967-actress in The Cool Ones. 1968 dancer in Monkees' movie Head. 1969 EZ Rider, 5 EZ Pieces, featuring classic diner scene with Jack Nicholson. Toni forever.

[@phuturelee3420]

I've been dancing since I was 6. I'm going on 61. Only dancers understand that it comes from deep inside. Anyone that tells you you can't do something is usually the person watching.

[@marthaross6301]

Yes 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻

[@thomashumphrey7395]

She's as good a dancer or better than in the 80s. And she looks like she's aged about three weeks.

[@parabellum5503]

@@TUO__ so this isnt impressive to you?

[@marialeach8960]

Yep - she looks great, and still has the moves!!! Wasn't she a choreographer in her earlier years?

[@ruud4508]

@@marialeach8960 of James Brown no less...

[@StuUngar]

She looks good for her age no doubt. But 3 weeks? Cmon.

[@ricosuave5120]

StuUnger...You're so charming. Not! Stop being a Debbie Downer.

[@jeskeepinitreal]

The second segment this woman wore 3” heels and danced like that ! Amazing 🤩

[@milliesecond102]

BRAVISIMA!!!! I wish I could dance like her and I'm 58! She had all my favorite moves right down to the pop-locking!❤❤❤

[@luismrtz5203]

She’s impressive if we could all move like that we wouldn’t get so sick because that would be our workouts !

[@prjime5067]

You r sooo right! 🌺💕

[@michelehood8837]

Holy crap, this woman is freaking TIMELESS

[@citizengain]

Forget her age, she's jus an icon a marvellous talented dancer & instructor.

[@fhbaynes]

What a beautiful woman. God bless her.♥️♥️♥️

[@christopherrubio8047]

Toni basil was one of the most interesting, sweetest, and awesome people I've ever met. And I was lucky enough to see her almost every night for over a year where I used to work.

[@Soluchi-InfiniteCoCreatorGod]

SHE'S FREAKING INCREDIBLE. WOOOOOW. 😍😀😊👍🏽

[@TheRojo387]

And she's SO MUCH older than she looks!

[@sandynapier2883]

I just caught Toni in "Easy Rider". No surprise since Phil Spector was involved.

[@heleti0000]

I was dreading turning 70 - after seeing TB dance like this, it’s given me new hope. Awesome Lady 😄

[@carlossuavemente379]

The force is strong with her

[@johnnyblaze2257]

It don’t mean your old ass can look and be like her!

[@wiseonwords]

put on your dancing shoes and learn to dance!

[@lindabuck2777]

Omg KEEP MOVING NO MATTER WHAT!!! I’m 65, ex dancer and I can STILL do my ‘thang’!!! From ANY ERA TOO!!! Walk, at least EVERY DAY! And if you can watch GRACE AND FRANKIE on Netflix or even buy the seasons! VERY ENCOURAGING TO US OLD FARTS!!! Get. MOVING!!! Old ass, INDEED 😝😝😝❤️❤️❤️🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🙏🏻

[@christhayil8354]

It's not 'when' you age....it's 'how' you age

[@TricksterDa123]

Toni Basil reminds me that both Fred Astaire and Harold Nicholas (of the Nicholas Brothers fame) were both still dancing professionally at similar ages. Stay in shape, work out, remain as active as much as you can, think "young," eat healthily. Toni Basil is, indeed, an inspiration.

[@yesterdayproductions1019]

I LOVE Toni Basil. What an Italian American beauty. Besides being a great dancer & choreographer, she also has a pretty good voice. She sang lead on the song "Mickey".

[@imwatching2960]

This is someone who has taken care of herself in her whole life.

[@dlg5485]

This is the key. Anyone can be like Toni, but they have to make healthy life choices. This kind of vitality is NOT an accident...and it's never too late to start living healthfully, by not eating garbage food, exercising everyday, getting proper nutrients, eating only once or twice a day (no snacking), etc.

[@sersastark]

@@dlg5485 you need to snack and eat multiple times a day to jumpstart your metabolism and keep it running throughout the day. Not eating as much causes the body to hold onto previous fat stores. Eating small to medium sized meals with proper snacks throughout the day is the way to do this especially if you are doing as much as Toni. Energy and vitality come from fueling the body properly and regularly throughout the day, not from eating less.

[@shirot8423]

Exactly

[@milomilo55]

@@dlg5485 Having the cash to do that, i.e., personal trainer, no 9-5 job, highest quality food, great cosmetic surgery, hairdressers, etc., doesn't hurt either. I'm not slamming her in the least because most who have the means to be able to do that wouldn't, but the average woman who works all day, then cares for the kids after work, shops, cooks, does the laundry, etc. has neither the free time nor the money to do that.

[@dlg5485]

@@sersastark You are wrong and there is ample research that demonstrates it. I've had this conversation so many times with so many people over the years that I'm honestly tired with it at this point. Look into it for yourself, don't simply continue to believe obsolete information from the 1960s. Read some research on Intermittent fasting, there is a lot of it. Routine fasting in conjunction with a low sugar, low carb diet triggers extremely beneficial processes in the body (ketosis and autophagy) that will accelerate weight loss and can even cure chronic illness (heart disease, diabetes, etc) and even reverse organ damage. I have personally experienced all of these things myself and I know others who have as well. I have been eating only 1 to 2 meals daily for YEARS and I am the picture of perfect health. Don't just blindly accept long established conventional wisdom, much of which has already been proven wrong. You have to keep up with new research and follow the thought leaders who are pushing the envelope in these areas.

[@PokeBoi_TJ]

Has everybody forgotten that she was also a founding member of pop and lock crew The lockers with Shabba Doo Quinones? A fuckin pioneer rite here💪💪💯

[@cblack831]

I never heard that... really? 🤩

[@PokeBoi_TJ]

@@cblack831 No 🧢 my girl google it

[@cblack831]

Tj! I did...I REMEMBER that girl. I just didn’t know it was her. Cool!

[@kdphotos4691]

@@PokeBoi_TJ - lol, the world *did* exist before google. JFC. There are millions of people who were here before you and they happen to have memories, just like you will when you grow up. Simmer down. Not everyone needs to look up their own memories.

[@PokeBoi_TJ]

@@kdphotos4691 🤣🤣🤣 dayum bucko I ain't kno I was turnt up...🤔 But then again perspective is everything in this world. God bless you my guy.🙏👌💯

[@anneelizabeth5819]

She's so adorable. What a beautiful thing for her mind and body that she's kept on dancing. 😍😍😍

[@grandmasangels3203]

She sure has inspired me to get up and dance more. I'm 68 and I move alright, but not as good as her. I think I need to raise the bar on myself. LOL Grandma's Angel's Thank you for sharing this with us...

[@SidneyMosley]

The fact that she got her start in Soul Train as a part of The Lockers should let you know...

[@jerome5555511]

Wow! Didn't know that but it explains a lot of those moves. I guess some dance moves you never forget. She did that!

[@sunshinecreole1319]

I didn't know that either. Thanks for sharing.

[@carlettenorwood2935]

Wow. I didn't know that either. So yes, that does explain a lot. Remember Fred Berry (Rerun) was a locker too. Good ole' days.

[@konnykontant]

She did not get her start there, she was in movies way before that. Furthermore and according to Shabba Doo himself (RIP), she was responsible of putting the Lockers together as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWfIaYilq7ulrNE

[@blachloch1]

Lockers were also on SNL when they launched in 73.

[@sgtlamancha805]

Exactly why I told my Southern Baptist parents as a kid, ‘dancing will keep you young and your heart free.’

[@drunkensquirrel7545]

Truth!

[@mikethats4thebirds600]

She's also been a vegan since the '90s, so there's that...

[@lindawinn2568]

Woah!! AMAZING!!! I never could dance like that in my twenties even. Fantastic moves, and to do it at that age. She’s obviously kept at it and reaped the benefits. Toni, you look fantastic.😃 There’s a lesson for us all to be learned here.

[@angenettaivy8918]

Go go go girl 🤗 love you in the '80s and I love you still. Continue blessing and thank you 🙏🏾💃 Detroit Michigan ❤️👸

[@Bellab1x1y1z]

The Older people Look Young and the Young look much much Older!!! I love her moves - classy and not trashy!

[@AnAmericanFan]

You mean like J Lo’s crotch grab at the Super Bowl halftime show...

[@nalathenoodlegator7435]

She was huge in the 80’s. And forget it most performers back then were no where as “trashy” as today. We didn’t have a WAP!!!! Lol...

[@normanfrederick959]

@@nalathenoodlegator7435 ...You did, but that was nobody else's business!

[@Rocanala]

Miss Toni goes back a whole lot further than “Hey Mickey”. She never got her just dues tho

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

She got her Just Rewards though!!!

[@spatchmo6938]

I think she got her dues. I think a fair number of people, if asked "name a famous choreographer," would reply with Toni Basil and maybe Paula Abdul.

[@phuturelee3420]

Exactly.

[@Salena905]

She's incredible ! Wow 😀👏👏👏🎵🎶💖

[@jojo-lp4rd]

truly inspiring - seriously, be the change, it's happening. Toni Basil and Jane Fonda can't stop, it's a force of nature.

[@anthonydavidson4942]

Damn. She’s not just playing she’s got moves and quick feet, I love her

[@edwardbliss8931]

I'm dancing like this in front my boss after I tell him I quit

[@lizettewanzer8650]

HAHAHHAHAAAA!!!

[@biznesslady1]

Me too

[@evelineperko6685]

😅I would love to see that! 😁💃And the boss reaction as well!👀

[@MarlaCalandra]

OMG! She looks exactly the same!!!! I loved this girl! now even more!! You GO GIRL!!! WOW! Looking so AMAZING!!!

[@Woodroffski]

You can see she's lost a little mobility (not much) but her sense of rhythm can't be topped. Outstanding. Just makes you want to dance yourself, which is about the best compliment one can give to a dancer in my opinion.