Although Elvis Presley is widely associated with the hit song “Hound Dog,” it wasn’t written with him in mind.

Big Mama Thornton broke it first.

“Hound Dog” was actually written for Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton and given to her to sing by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller in 1952.

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However, it was Freddie Bell and the Bell Boys who modified some of the lyrics to make them more acceptable for the time.

Back in 1956, the performance of the song was a hit among the audience in Las Vegas.

It was a crowd-pleaser from the start.

Elvis Presley was among the audience members, and he was so fond of the song that he requested permission to record it.

Who better to make a song famous than Elvis Presley, a.k.a. the “king” of rock and roll?

Even today, the song remains widely recognized and popular, with even young children singing along to it.

These 3 kiddos are bringing it back to life.

And they’re kicking their feet up to dance along with it.

They even dressed the part.

To top it all off, the outfits of the kids are perfect for the performance.

Enabling children to express themselves through singing and dancing is truly amazing.

It helps them boost their confidence, refine their motor skills, and it provides them with an outlet for all their energy.

Parents, take heed of this.

Tell them about Elvis, his music, and his legacy.

Perhaps one of these kids may be motivated and delve into rock and roll.

In the performance, the dance steps are suitable for kids, and credit must be given to the choreographer for incorporating elements from the song’s era.

One of them is even a gymnast.

A delighted viewer commended the performance as adorable and appreciated the inclusion of the little boy’s gymnastic abilities.

“Hound Dog” is an extremely versatile song, and people dance to it in various styles.

Therefore, if you possess the ability and creativity, you may create your own dance moves for the song.

Perhaps the reason the young boy is placed at the forefront of the performance is due to his exceptional talent.

While the two little girls also dance incredibly well and uphold the song, this young man seems to possess a potential for a bright future in dancing.

Despite the number of Elvis impersonators, he could potentially take the stage one day with his own unique style.

He’s a little king in training.

Viewer Rachel Garcia was also impressed, commenting, “A lot to memorize. Pretty good job for that age.”

Things like this show you when children have talent, but you know what they say.

Practice makes perfect.

It’s beautiful to see people encouraging children to express themselves through artistic pursuits rather than allowing them to be consumed by technology.

Dancing is a great alternative that provides exercise, fun, and the opportunity to explore new interests.

Despite their young age, these kids show impressive coordination.

For those who are familiar with various dance styles, elements of different genres can be seen in their performance.

Undoubtedly, these kids have done Elvis proud.

See these 3 adorable kids perform a menagerie of moves to a catchy classic in the video below!

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