Since the age of 3, young Liam Watelet has loved dancing to Michael Jackson music. Not hip-hop or breakdance, although tested by the young dancer with Sylvie from So Dance, but only Moonwalkthe robot dance where the sidewalk, popularized by the American dancer and singer who died in June 2009.”I discovered it in the title clip Thriller,” says Liam.
Since then, he has practiced the artist’s sophisticated dance steps wonderfully whenever he can. “He is a hyperactive with high potential“, explains his mother, Marie-Laure. “When he dances, he is in his bubble. It does him a world of good.“
The young dancer does not just dance, he also has many costumes for his shows and a pair of shoes specially designed by the artist for his suspended dance step.
Nine years and already a great track record
In October 2017, he won a competition organized by the Seynois magician, Magic Mouss. “Since I participate in some of his shows“, says Liam.
Two years later, he won a competition on the theme of Moonwalk organized by the Hyérois Magic World amusement park, which offers him a VIP card to benefit from all the rides for free.
It was an opportunity to meet MjLil, one of Michael Jackson’s look-alikes. Since then, the artist, amazed by the dance steps of the young Liam, has entrusted him with his show previews in the south of France.
This year, the young dancer wants to take part in the TV show, France has an unbelievable talent. “I sent a video to the production and I was selected for the next step“, he explains.
Last week, he returned another two-minute video, shot in the studio. “I prepare my choreographies with Marky, from the Break’evil Vibes dance center, three hours a week“, he confides, very perfectionist. “My dream would be to be selected for the show.“
Now Liam continues to perform Michael Jackson’s signature dance moves as he awaits the verdict at the end of the month.
