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5 schoolboys take stage to dance but kid in stripes nabs the spotlight
They were tired of being made fun of and wanted to take a stand.
Jake Manning
10.25.24

Five young boys have taken a stand against the stereotypes that surround male dancers, and theyโ€™re making quite an impact.

These talented youngsters, who go by the name 5 Star Boys, dazzled the audience and judges of Britainโ€™s Got Talent with their incredible performance.

Comprising Toby-Jay, Ollie, Joey, Beau, and Adam, this group of boys, aged 10 to 12, used their platform to send a powerful message: itโ€™s okay for boys to dance.

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The boys, who hail from different parts of the UK, met at a dance convention in Birmingham, where they bonded over their shared experiences.

Together, they formed 5 Star Boys with a mission to challenge the stigma that boys face in the world of dance.

During an interview before their audition, Beau, 12, shared their struggles, saying, โ€œItโ€™s not always easy for us.โ€

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Toby, 11, echoed his sentiments, adding, โ€œBoys can dance if they want to. Itโ€™s not going to affect anyone else, and the people who make fun of us are just jealous.โ€

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With their bright, energetic presence on stage, dressed in matching blue and white jackets, the boys looked every bit the part of a 90s boy band.

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But it was their heartfelt and technically impressive performance that really captured the audienceโ€™s attention.

Dancing to โ€œYou Will Be Foundโ€ from the hit musical Dear Evan Hansen, their routine combined interpretive dance, gymnastics, and ballet, leaving the entire crowd on their feet by the end.

Itโ€™s clear that the performance told a powerful storyโ€”one boy feeling sad and isolated, but ultimately finding love and acceptance among the others.

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The judges were deeply moved by the performance. Simon Cowell, always a tough critic, called it โ€œthe best audition weโ€™ve seen all day.โ€

Amanda Holden, visibly emotional, told the boys, โ€œYouโ€™ve reduced me to tears. It was an extraordinary piece, and you should feel enormously proud of yourselves.โ€

David Walliams simply described the performance as โ€œperfect,โ€ while Alesha Dixon struggled to hold back her tears, saying, โ€œYou were just stunning, and I loved everything about it.โ€

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The boysโ€™ performance not only impressed the judges but also sent a clear message to everyone watching: boys can dance too, and they should be able to pursue their passion without judgment.

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As Toby-Jay explained after the performance, โ€œThe message we want to get out there is that itโ€™s OK for boys to dance because itโ€™s not just a girlsโ€™ sport.โ€

His words resonated even more with 10-year-old Alex, who had struggled with bullying at school because of his love for dance.

โ€œI used to come home crying,โ€ Alex revealed, โ€œIt used to hurt me a lot. Now that Iโ€™m on Britainโ€™s Got Talent, maybe itโ€™ll stop.โ€

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The courage and resilience of these young boys are inspiring.

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Theyโ€™ve faced ridicule and bullying simply for following their passion, but now, theyโ€™ve turned the tables.

Their performance was not just about showcasing their talent but also about standing up for themselves and other boys who share their love for dance.

As Simon Cowell put it, โ€œYou stand there now as five strong boys, who can say to all of those idiots, โ€˜You canโ€™t do what we just did.โ€™โ€

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With four resounding โ€œyesesโ€ from the judges, the 5 Star Boys advanced to the next round, but more importantly, they inspired countless others watching at home.

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Their bravery in the face of adversity and their passion for dance have proven that thereโ€™s no room for outdated gender norms in the arts.

These five boys are proof that when you love what you do, no amount of criticism can stop you from shining.

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As Toby-Jay wisely said, โ€œNo matter what people say, just carry on with what youโ€™re doing because itโ€™s what you love.โ€

The boys will continue to dance their hearts out, and thanks to their stunning audition, theyโ€™ll be doing it on a much bigger stage from now on.

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What an inspiring group of boys!

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Watch their unforgettable audition in the video below!

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