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

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  • čas přidán 25. 08. 2019
  • 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
    @motivatedbymambo2828 Před 3 lety +657

    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
      @mischa7095 Před 3 lety +14

      That is the Truth!💙💙💙

    • @ebonyfaith8064
      @ebonyfaith8064 Před 3 lety +9

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

    • @michelestevenson8769
      @michelestevenson8769 Před 3 lety +13

      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
      @motivatedbymambo2828 Před 3 lety +8

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

    • @NR-nf1il
      @NR-nf1il Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @jsmith5509
    @jsmith5509 Před 3 lety +128

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

    • @swannero3078
      @swannero3078 Před 3 lety +5

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

    • @davedave9780
      @davedave9780 Před 3 lety

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

    • @hibadiaoltv
      @hibadiaoltv Před 3 lety +4

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

    • @srtoe
      @srtoe Před 3 lety +2

      @@hibadiaoltv Yep, a founding member.

  • @wilhelm2398
    @wilhelm2398 Před 2 lety +18

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

    • @bob1986
      @bob1986 Před 4 měsíci +2

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

  • @rustybear5125
    @rustybear5125 Před 3 lety +91

    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.

  • @ashlouw5350
    @ashlouw5350 Před 3 lety +167

    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

  • @katrabbit
    @katrabbit Před 3 lety +173

    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 🌠⚡

  • @ruthisingsitall5188
    @ruthisingsitall5188 Před 2 lety +223

    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!

  • @chrisparker741
    @chrisparker741 Před 3 lety +111

    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

  • @TotalTuxedo
    @TotalTuxedo Před 3 lety +938

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

  • @AximandTheCursed
    @AximandTheCursed Před 3 lety +313

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

    • @kurtsnyder4752
      @kurtsnyder4752 Před 3 lety +19

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

    • @sarahpcato
      @sarahpcato Před 3 lety +7

      Great comment😅

    • @jameslineberger3823
      @jameslineberger3823 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @spiritualprincess8958
    @spiritualprincess8958 Před rokem +10

    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!!

  • @Cocoatreat
    @Cocoatreat Před 3 lety +151

    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
      @alexurn2843 Před 2 lety +9

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

    • @ricosuave5120
      @ricosuave5120 Před 2 lety +7

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

    • @micaonyx5301
      @micaonyx5301 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ricosuave5120 so sad but so very very true 😞

    • @65csx83
      @65csx83 Před 2 lety

      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
      @jt_rooster3228 Před rokem +2

      She looks like she’s in her 50s max.

  • @richardvinsen2385
    @richardvinsen2385 Před 3 lety +80

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

  • @karisuzanne4382
    @karisuzanne4382 Před 3 lety +40

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

  • @mrksmt8703
    @mrksmt8703 Před 3 lety +7

    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
    @jedicrush1497 Před 3 lety +7

    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.

  • @KAM-rl6tz
    @KAM-rl6tz Před 3 lety +687

    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
      @blaze2001 Před 3 lety +8

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

    • @csf7773
      @csf7773 Před 3 lety +15

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

    • @KAM-rl6tz
      @KAM-rl6tz Před 3 lety +3

      @@csf7773 ❤️

    • @angiecat33
      @angiecat33 Před 3 lety +6

      yes you could totally do it!!

    • @luvurobert
      @luvurobert Před 3 lety +5

      Lol! I'm right there with you!! 😁

  • @Eucis93
    @Eucis93 Před 3 lety +790

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

  • @justwalkinit
    @justwalkinit Před 3 lety +27

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

  • @kimberlycampbell1100
    @kimberlycampbell1100 Před 2 lety +6

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

  • @sgtjoe2008
    @sgtjoe2008 Před 3 lety +98

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

    • @ReginaMcNeish
      @ReginaMcNeish Před 3 lety +4

      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
      @kimberlyjeanpierre7540 Před 3 lety +1

      She is

    • @Tailya2011
      @Tailya2011 Před 3 lety +8

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

    • @whyohwhy357
      @whyohwhy357 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @Tailya2011
      @Tailya2011 Před 3 lety +2

      @@whyohwhy357 😂😂

  • @moniquemc4553
    @moniquemc4553 Před 3 lety +397

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

    • @cherylbryan674
      @cherylbryan674 Před 3 lety +5

      Amazing 👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧

    • @hideouslyugly
      @hideouslyugly Před 3 lety +6

      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
      @chrysichrysi7889 Před 3 lety +5

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

    • @mmalan8243
      @mmalan8243 Před 3 lety +4

      Completely rad!! This made my night

    • @moniquemc4553
      @moniquemc4553 Před 3 lety +3

      @@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. 😆

  • @junjungatbos3548
    @junjungatbos3548 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @rosemartinez1116
    @rosemartinez1116 Před rokem +4

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

  • @amberleitao4727
    @amberleitao4727 Před 3 lety +76

    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
      @NativeAmerican10 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @adevore1971
      @adevore1971 Před 3 lety +5

      @@NativeAmerican10 ok sunshine

    • @Zizzyyzz
      @Zizzyyzz Před 3 lety +2

      @@adevore1971 Lol. 🌞😅

    • @The-Painted-Path
      @The-Painted-Path Před 3 lety +1

      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
      @skyyblue823 Před 3 lety

      She was one of the original Lockers

  • @jennifermedeiros4790
    @jennifermedeiros4790 Před 3 lety +155

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

    • @hildapompa4236
      @hildapompa4236 Před 3 lety +3

      Yessssss I feel the same way!

    • @Sc0pee
      @Sc0pee Před 3 lety +4

      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
      @eliseyoung7513 Před 3 lety +3

      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)

  • @rjscott6116
    @rjscott6116 Před rokem +5

    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! 😮😮😮😅😅😅❤

  • @stephenjagla4046
    @stephenjagla4046 Před 9 měsíci +2

    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!

  • @citizengain
    @citizengain Před 3 lety +104

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

  • @ringss12
    @ringss12 Před 3 lety +235

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

    • @gzo313
      @gzo313 Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @Maki-00
      @Maki-00 Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @gzo313
      @gzo313 Před 3 lety +2

      @@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
      @Maki-00 Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @cragerzz
      @cragerzz Před 3 lety

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

  • @jeanettebonet4541
    @jeanettebonet4541 Před 3 lety +4

    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.

  • @redwandennaoui4508
    @redwandennaoui4508 Před 3 lety +7

    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 .

  • @thaliadacosta7206
    @thaliadacosta7206 Před 3 lety +44

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

    • @calisongbird
      @calisongbird Před 3 lety

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

  • @WizardsBastard
    @WizardsBastard Před 3 lety +266

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

    • @nancy475
      @nancy475 Před 3 lety +9

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

    • @beautyinthedark7406
      @beautyinthedark7406 Před 3 lety +6

      Absolutely. Luv her🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @joycelynmatthews-bowens2359
      @joycelynmatthews-bowens2359 Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @maranatha6730
      @maranatha6730 Před 3 lety +5

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

    • @drunkensquirrel7545
      @drunkensquirrel7545 Před 3 lety +4

      @@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. 😉💞💫

  • @80smusicfan58
    @80smusicfan58 Před 3 lety +6

    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

  • @ellast1
    @ellast1 Před 2 lety +16

    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.

  • @DMills-un1tl
    @DMills-un1tl Před 3 lety +218

    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
      @theexmann Před 3 lety +8

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

    • @AnUrbanGypsy
      @AnUrbanGypsy Před 3 lety +8

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

    • @TheRavensOmen
      @TheRavensOmen Před 3 lety +5

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

    • @christhayil8354
      @christhayil8354 Před 3 lety +7

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

    • @Mexicobeanpole
      @Mexicobeanpole Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @michelehood8837
    @michelehood8837 Před 3 lety +65

    Holy crap, this woman is freaking TIMELESS

  • @nivarna1
    @nivarna1 Před 2 lety +6

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

  • @zombywoof1015
    @zombywoof1015 Před 2 lety +6

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

  • @spanishflyIam
    @spanishflyIam Před 3 lety +126

    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 ..

  • @ehickey73
    @ehickey73 Před 3 lety +194

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

    • @CliftonPhotographer
      @CliftonPhotographer Před 3 lety +6

      Put her on Masked Dancer!

    • @tawanabrown3650
      @tawanabrown3650 Před 3 lety +4

      EXACTLY! Maybe we should lobby for this!

    • @UniversalKnowledge
      @UniversalKnowledge Před 3 lety

      Conflict Of Interest. She May Have Been Their Coach.

    • @jenniferlee5871
      @jenniferlee5871 Před 3 lety +2

      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.

  • @user-lz6dm5lk9y
    @user-lz6dm5lk9y Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @user-ye5ku2ws6s
    @user-ye5ku2ws6s Před rokem +4

    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.

  • @Soluchi-InfiniteCoCreatorGod
    @Soluchi-InfiniteCoCreatorGod Před 3 lety +1087

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

    • @TheRojo387
      @TheRojo387 Před 2 lety

      And she's SO MUCH older than she looks!

    • @sandynapier2883
      @sandynapier2883 Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @ginnied7346
    @ginnied7346 Před 3 lety +72

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

    • @tonithenightowl1836
      @tonithenightowl1836 Před 3 lety +4

      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
      @annwithaplan9766 Před 3 lety

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

    • @ginnied7346
      @ginnied7346 Před 3 lety +1

      @@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
      @annwithaplan9766 Před 3 lety +1

      @@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. : )

  • @kathysenn7664
    @kathysenn7664 Před 2 lety +5

    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!!

  • @kiri7723
    @kiri7723 Před 3 lety +19

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

  • @marcochimio
    @marcochimio Před 3 lety +46

    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
      @nanuq83 Před 3 lety +5

      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
      @callioscope Před 3 lety +1

      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
      @marcochimio Před 3 lety

      @@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
      @callioscope Před 3 lety +1

      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.

  • @AbiNomac
    @AbiNomac Před 3 lety +55

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

  • @MadeintheUK987
    @MadeintheUK987 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @philoctetes_wordsworth
    @philoctetes_wordsworth Před 3 lety +2

    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!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💋

  • @lovingreds
    @lovingreds Před 3 lety +39

    Can we acknowledge that she did this in heels?!

    • @lorrainemarshall9476
      @lorrainemarshall9476 Před 3 lety +3

      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
      @ant2312 Před 3 lety

      Hardly 6 inch stilettos though

    • @kalsangdrolkar
      @kalsangdrolkar Před 3 lety

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

    • @OneWhoDreamsAwake
      @OneWhoDreamsAwake Před 3 lety +1

      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.

  • @gloriahufnagel5556
    @gloriahufnagel5556 Před 3 lety +118

    She is a dance idol.. I’m surprised she was never a judge on one of these reality shows... plus, her personality is really cool..

    • @sophiechandler955
      @sophiechandler955 Před 3 lety +16

      She’s too good to be a judge on a crappy tv show

    • @rylevey8983
      @rylevey8983 Před 3 lety +4

      Sorry, she was a reality TV guest judge on RuPaul's Drag U and choreographer and also WAS a judge on Bravo's STEP IT UP AND DANCE and multi time guest judge on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.

    • @gloriahufnagel5556
      @gloriahufnagel5556 Před 3 lety +1

      @@rylevey8983 WAIT.. she was on RPDR?... wonder if I seen it & just can’t remember.. thank you, I’m you tubing that!

    • @gloriahufnagel5556
      @gloriahufnagel5556 Před 3 lety +1

      @@sophiechandler955 well.. just sayin... I would watch that ..

    • @rylevey8983
      @rylevey8983 Před 3 lety +2

      @@gloriahufnagel5556 RUPAUL"S DRAG U (SPINOFF) not RPDR , In an episode with Stacey Q, Jane Weidlin and Downtown Julie Brown.

  • @lindawinn2568
    @lindawinn2568 Před 3 lety +7

    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.

  • @milliesecond102
    @milliesecond102 Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @heleti0000
    @heleti0000 Před 3 lety +357

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

    • @carlossuavemente379
      @carlossuavemente379 Před 3 lety +10

      The force is strong with her

    • @johnnyblaze2257
      @johnnyblaze2257 Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @wiseonwords
      @wiseonwords Před 3 lety +5

      put on your dancing shoes and learn to dance!

    • @lindabuck2777
      @lindabuck2777 Před 3 lety +9

      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
      @christhayil8354 Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @anthonydavidson4942
    @anthonydavidson4942 Před 3 lety +60

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

  • @haydeefm7414
    @haydeefm7414 Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @rachelstone7072
    @rachelstone7072 Před 3 lety +3

    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.....

  • @ymoayedi
    @ymoayedi Před 3 lety +128

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

    • @fukhue8226
      @fukhue8226 Před 3 lety +6

      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
      @milliesecond102 Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @parabellum5503
      @parabellum5503 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @seanoleary1979
    @seanoleary1979 Před 3 lety +49

    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
      @lyndam.421 Před 3 lety +6

      +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
      @alishaygan9844 Před 3 lety +6

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

    • @halfpint1191
      @halfpint1191 Před 3 lety +6

      Over 300 jealous, bitter, people.

    • @avedee
      @avedee Před 3 lety +5

      Who hurt them?

    • @cyclinggirl3212
      @cyclinggirl3212 Před 3 lety +7

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

  • @jasmadams
    @jasmadams Před rokem +4

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

    • @rhino5100
      @rhino5100 Před rokem +3

      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.

  • @marineward469
    @marineward469 Před 3 lety +9

    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
      @user-bx2cg2ec8c Před rokem +1

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

  • @sea-saw2654
    @sea-saw2654 Před 3 lety +150

    If that doesn’t deserve a thumbs up nothing does....👍

    • @mikeandre9052
      @mikeandre9052 Před 3 lety +1

      I agree, who are the 500 people who voted this video thumbs down??? Show yourselves, explain yourselves!!???

  • @chrismaggio7879
    @chrismaggio7879 Před 3 lety +24

    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!

  • @johnturtle6649
    @johnturtle6649 Před 2 lety +2

    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.

  • @yesterdayproductions1019
    @yesterdayproductions1019 Před 2 lety +4

    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".

  • @eatmoreporkporky4342
    @eatmoreporkporky4342 Před 3 lety +120

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

  • @thomashumphrey7395
    @thomashumphrey7395 Před 3 lety +336

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

    • @parabellum5503
      @parabellum5503 Před 3 lety +1

      @@TUO__ so this isnt impressive to you?

    • @marialeach8960
      @marialeach8960 Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @ruud4508
      @ruud4508 Před 3 lety +2

      @@marialeach8960 of James Brown no less...

    • @StuUngar
      @StuUngar Před 3 lety

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

    • @ricosuave5120
      @ricosuave5120 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @luismrtz5203
    @luismrtz5203 Před 3 lety +16

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

  • @TheRealStellaNoWine
    @TheRealStellaNoWine Před rokem +1

    She absolutely killed this lol. Made me smile the entire time 😊

  • @AgentXPQ
    @AgentXPQ Před 3 lety +1122

    There is a big difference between "Youth" and "Vitality".

  • @Pat4HUMANITY
    @Pat4HUMANITY Před 3 lety +91

    She choreographed and danced with legendary original street dance pioneers, the Lockers. Toni was also a VERY underrated singer. She was and is AMAZING!

    • @jonathanpipe8249
      @jonathanpipe8249 Před 3 lety +1

      Lockers 1973 onwards ! Way before it all became the rage in the late 70s early 80s

    • @Pat4HUMANITY
      @Pat4HUMANITY Před 3 lety

      @@jonathanpipe8249 Definitely, I remember.

  • @blissfulone6749
    @blissfulone6749 Před 3 lety +4

    Always loved her 🤩 she's nothing short of amazing. Love to see her killer playlist! I'm 65 still dancing but she's so inspiring

  • @Salena905
    @Salena905 Před 3 lety +1

    She's incredible ! Wow 😀👏👏👏🎵🎶💖

  • @leonaneill9391
    @leonaneill9391 Před 3 lety +114

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

    • @valeriek6830
      @valeriek6830 Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @jocelynjones8324
      @jocelynjones8324 Před 3 lety +1

      She so incredible

    • @leonaneill9391
      @leonaneill9391 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @runedream
      @runedream Před 3 lety +2

      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.

  • @imwatching2960
    @imwatching2960 Před 3 lety +272

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

    • @dlg5485
      @dlg5485 Před 3 lety +15

      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
      @sersastark Před 3 lety +8

      @@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
      @shirot8423 Před 3 lety +1

      Exactly

    • @milomilo55
      @milomilo55 Před 3 lety +5

      @@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
      @dlg5485 Před 3 lety +6

      @@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.

  • @TricksterDa123
    @TricksterDa123 Před 3 lety +1

    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.

  • @phuturelee3420
    @phuturelee3420 Před 3 lety +19

    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.

  • @5m00
    @5m00 Před 3 lety +152

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

    • @rosealgreenwood6893
      @rosealgreenwood6893 Před 3 lety +8

      Exactly what I thought

    • @lynette599
      @lynette599 Před 3 lety +5

      Hahaha

    • @rebeccalavoy6655
      @rebeccalavoy6655 Před 3 lety +8

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

    • @sersastark
      @sersastark Před 3 lety +5

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

    • @rebeccalavoy6655
      @rebeccalavoy6655 Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @mangot589
    @mangot589 Před 3 lety +22

    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
      @ocpersonofinterest Před 3 lety

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

    • @savaialaddams6273
      @savaialaddams6273 Před 3 lety

      Exactly. Get off the couch your whole life.

  • @paulwalker6297
    @paulwalker6297 Před 3 lety +1

    A lady who just loves doing what she does best ! 🥰 x x x

  • @christopherrubio8047
    @christopherrubio8047 Před 2 lety +1

    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.

  • @bobmathews9072
    @bobmathews9072 Před 3 lety +139

    "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

  • @bluesugar58
    @bluesugar58 Před 4 lety +108

    Toni looks amazing! Her moves are so fluid. She looks happy and healthy, bless her!

  • @HeartBreakHigh
    @HeartBreakHigh Před 3 lety

    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!!!

  • @globalance1948
    @globalance1948 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @Bellab1x1y1z
    @Bellab1x1y1z Před 3 lety +93

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

    • @AnAmericanFan
      @AnAmericanFan Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @nalathenoodlegator7435
      @nalathenoodlegator7435 Před 3 lety +1

      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
      @normanfrederick959 Před 3 lety

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

  • @brandydanielle6212
    @brandydanielle6212 Před 3 lety +40

    That woman got soul....giving Toni her flowers now while she's still here to smell them ❤❤❤❤

  • @femmebrulee5053
    @femmebrulee5053 Před 3 lety +4

    With such daily dim news globally, this really made me smile

  • @grandmasangels3203
    @grandmasangels3203 Před 3 lety +1

    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...

  • @jeskeepinitreal
    @jeskeepinitreal Před 3 lety +16

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

  • @helmuttdvm
    @helmuttdvm Před 4 lety +61

    That’s the result of an active lifestyle for all those years! Amazing lady.

  • @peggyb4033
    @peggyb4033 Před 3 lety +1

    Speechless! That's all I got y'all.

  • @Woodroffski
    @Woodroffski Před 3 lety +3

    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.

  • @sgtlamancha805
    @sgtlamancha805 Před 3 lety +23

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

  • @Kaotiqua
    @Kaotiqua Před 3 lety +28

    She stopped aging at about 26. Insane. Brilliant.

  • @KingOFuh
    @KingOFuh Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @panamasrose
    @panamasrose Před 3 lety +1

    Pretty sure everyone who knows of Toni Basil knows of her stellar career. She's always been amazing and cutting edge.