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Watch This Little Girl’s Sassy Dance Routine to Aretha Franklin’s ‘Respect’

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By Olivia B. Waxman

A six-year-old tiny dancer from Raleigh, North Carolina, is going viral for her especially animated routine to Aretha Franklin’s 1967 hit “Respect” at a recital Saturday night.

Johanna’s performance has racked up nearly 23 million views since mom Elissa M. Colón uploaded a video of it to Facebook on June 7. Colón told TODAY.com that her daughter didn’t know who the Queen of Soul was, but when she heard the song, she said, “Ooh, she’s got a lot of sass, mommy.”

See Barbie Suited up in 3D Printed Armor

The three Barbie outfits in Rodda's "Faire Play Battle Set".
The three Barbie outfits in Rodda's "Faire Play Battle Set". Jim Rodda
The helmet of the gold suit of armor in the "Faire Play" battle set. A rose garden pattern is repeated throughout the armor.
The helmet of the gold suit of armor in the "Faire Play" battle set. A rose garden pattern is repeated throughout the armor.Jim Rodda
Barbie stands in her silver suit of armor, complete with shield and sword.
Barbie stands in her silver suit of armor, complete with shield and sword. Jim Rodda
Barbie holds a bow and arrow in her medieval robe.
Barbie holds a bow and arrow in her medieval robe. Jim Rodda
3D printed quiver with bow and arrow.
3D printed quiver with bow and arrow.Jim Rodda

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