There’s really no question that talent runs in the Willis family (aka The Willis Clan). Over the years, all 12 siblings have entertained the world with their music and dancing abilities, both on stages and on television.
While you may be a little more familiar with the older brothers and sisters (six of them make up the current Willis ensemble) – it’s actually the youngest two that shine in the performance below. That’s right, it’s Jaeger and Jada who light up the dance floor!
America fell in love with The Willis Clan in 2014.
Family bands aren’t anything new. The Carpenters, the Bee Gees, and The Jackson 5 are all examples of sibling musical groups who made it big. But when The Willis Clan walked onto the stage of America’s Got Talent to audition they were quite unique. After all, it’s pretty mind-blowing to see a 12-member family band!
The group earned themselves a place in the competition with their country version of “My Favorite Things,” which all of the siblings participated in. (Who can forget Jada’s sweet little dance during the audition?) Although The Willis Clan didn’t make it past the quarter-finals of AGT – they did make an imprint on America’s heart.
They don’t always perform as 12…
The Willis siblings are trained in different dance styles including Irish stepdance. Yet, for West Coast Swing – it would be a little tricky to perform as a dozen!
In 2017, Jaeger (8) and Jada (7) stepped onto the dance floor of the US Open Swing Dance Championships as partners, and without the rest of their group. By no surprise, the crowd was in for a real treat.
If you’re in need of something to brighten your spirits – look no further! Prepare to tap along to this fun and vibrant performance by the youngest Willis siblings.
Jaeger and Jada’s dance is set to the Phil Collins song “Trashin’ the Camp” (with NSYNC). It was created for the Disney movie Tarzan and has a 1950s doo-wop feel that’s hard to resist! The tune mixes perfectly with the duo’s West Coast Swing moves.
These two are mesmerizing to watch.
Despite being young, Jaeger and Jada both have incredible skills, rhythm, and style! They move gracefully around the dance floor like they’re lighter than air. It’s impressive to watch Jaeger (dressed in his bowtie) spinning and dipping his little sister like a pro.
There are some special moves too.
It’s hard not to bop along watching Jaeger and Jada’s smooth-moving feet, especially combined with the song. Even the event host in the background can’t stand still!
At one point, Jaeger performs a cartwheel on the dance floor, which adds a little flair. As for Jada, she jumps into the splits with the assistance of her big bro.
In the end, the duo receives a standing ovation from spectators at The Open (which is the “oldest swing competition in the world”).
Viewers have been applauding their performance online too. One person commented:
“LOVE this so much! So fun, so simple, so sweet. Very cute and very enjoyable!! :D”
Someone else wrote:
“B R A V O !!! 🏆This was absolutely MAGNIFICENT!! Congratulations to Jaeger & Jada, you couldn’t have done any better!”
It’s a soul-lifting dance performance you don’t want to miss. Press play below to see Jaeger and Jada Willis shine in the spotlight!
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