When Ellen DeGeneres invited tiny Tavaris Jones to be on her show back in 2016, he had already amassed over 8 million views for his adorable online dance number to the song “JuJu On That Beat.”
In an age of Internet celebrity, Tavaris is a breath of fresh air. He’s doing what he wants, he’s into it, and while we might not agree with parents posting videos so their children can become famous, Tavaris is still very much a little kid who loves to dance.
These days, he’s practically a regular on the comedienne’s daytime talk show and it’s clear DeGeneres enjoys his company.
And Tavaris? He just loves to dance, but he’s happy to answer a couple of questions too.
He visited the show (not for the first time!) in March 2017, shortly after his 5th birthday.
This time, the dance-loving former actress asked about his birthday party and he said his mom had planned a cake smash for him.
Did he like it? Well, no, he said. But the pictures say otherwise.
And mom was in the audience laughing and keeping an eye on her little tike with the big personality.
When asked if he would give the audience a brief demonstration of his moves, he headed straight for the tiny stage built for him.
It was then that his true star power took over.
Tavaris has danced for many live audiences, and it’s clear that he’s developed quite a stage presence but has also gotten some good advice about taking a moment and a deep breath before showcasing his skills.
And they’re some great skills – especially when you consider his age!
He’s dancing to Ayo & Teo’s song “Rolex” – a favorite for those who like to show off their moves.
Dance is a great way to build coordination and self-esteem in kids (as long as it’s their choice and they enjoy it) and Tavaris is definitely into his performance.
We won’t spoil all the fun for you, so you’ll have to scroll down below to see all the moves this kiddo has.
Afterward, he greeted his host off to the side of the stage where DeGeneres thanked him for coming on the show once again and gifted him with a series of birthday presents fit for a 5-year-old king.
It was a heartwarming moment when the hard-working kindergartener realized these were all for him.
All in all, it was a very sweet interview and regardless of whether or not Tavaris grows up to be a dancer, he seems like a fun kid to be around.
And from his most recent guest stint on The Ellen Show in February of 2019, it’s clear he really is embracing kid life, but with a potential superstar twist. When asked about his expectations from the tooth fairy, Tavaris said she hadn’t visited yet, but his estimated haul was $12,000 – to which DeGeneres expressed some skepticism.
But since he plans to spend it on “some candy” anyway, we think a smaller amount will probably do.
Between guest appearances on The Ellen Show, Tavaris has been busy with school and a few other performances, always donning his head-to-toe signature Adidas ensemble.
He even played a central role in the performance of “Rolex” at a January 2018 NBA halftime show at Cavs/Warriors game! While he was accompanied by the Cavaliers’ Scream Team hip-hop dance crew, it was the Detroit native’s miniature pop and lock that really stole the show.
Tavaris Jones brought the energy during halftime of @cavs x @warriors!
Tune in for the 2nd half on @NBAonTNT! pic.twitter.com/xpnGZAXDvy
— NBA (@NBA) January 16, 2018
We suspect Tavaris has a great dance career ahead of him if he wants it, but our fingers are crossed for a great childhood as well.
Be sure to scroll down and see his 2017 appearance on The Ellen Show that’s garnered over 47 MILLION views on YouTube!
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