This 6-Year-Old’s, Sassy Dance Will Leave You Speechless—Watch the Performance That Made Her a Global Star

Michael Stevens

Imagine a six-year-old with the grace of a professional ballerina that could rival any seasoned star. That’s exactly what happened when Johanna Colón performed to Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” at a community talent show. With her pink tutu, big personality, and unstoppable energy, Johanna wasn’t just another kid on stage—she was the main character.

As soon as the music started playing, Johanna’s dance instantly captured the crowd’s attention. It was clear she had a natural gift of stealing the spotlight. By the time her performance ended, everyone was on their feet, cheering for her wildly. At the time no one could have predicted this talented girl was about to become an internet sensation. Dont miss her jaw-dropping performance below.

Johanna does Aretha Franklin!

Johanna came to life the second the music began. She nailed each move, the big personality in her shining through with every step. Her energy and sass lit up the stage and you can tell she’s having the time of her life.By the end of her performance, the crowd was cheering and clapping like crazy.

And then the internet got involved.

Someone shared a video of Johanna’s performance online, and it quickly went viral. Millions of people watched it—over 80 million views, to be exact! People couldn’t get enough of her confidence and sass.

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One viewer wrote, “I’ve watched this 20 times, and it still makes me laugh. She’s a little ball of sass!”

Johanna’s act didn’t just make her a local celebrity — it vaulted her into a global sensation. Before long, she was receiving invitations to appear on television shows. She also had a chance to show off her moves on Little Big Shots, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres and Steve Harvey. Her previous episode, in which she tangos with Steve, was also a massive hit online.

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But Johanna didn’t leave it at that. Her talent led to bigger opportunities.

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Johanna’s passion for performing drove her into a career as a dancer, singer and actress. She appeared in the Amazon film Troop Zero in 2019 and the Netflix musical Feel the Beat in 2020. She’s also starred on shows such as Euphoria and Little Ellen.

And she’s not done yet! Johanna has more projects coming, including a new comedy called Griffin in Summer.

Aretha Franklin talking about Johanna on the Talk!

Johanna Colón isn’t just talented—she’s inspiring. Her confidence and passion for performing remind us that being yourself is the best way to shine.

If you haven’t seen her viral dance yet, look it up on YouTube. It’s guaranteed to make you smile! You can also follow her on Instagram to see what she’s up to now.

Johanna is proof that even a little sass and a lot of heart can take you far in life.