
On the 30th of December Jay Lavery shared with the world a side of himself that usually he reserved for close friends, at first it was just his facebook friends that enjoyed the uplifting video but soon his ‘secret’ was to come out!
You can watch the video at the foot of this article or read on for the full story.
The New York Farmer uploaded the video of him dancing to Sia’s song ‘Cheap thrills’ while tending to his normal routine in the barn.
Lavery is a fun loving guy and this is normal behavior he explain to the Huffington post. The only thing that was different this time was the crazy number of people who were eventually going to see it.
There has been a mind blowing response, but it didn’t all happen instantly Jay said. it has now been viewed a more than 10 million times and shared over 93,000 times. Now that is what we call a viral video.
It’s not just Jays dance moves that have gained all the attention, the success of the video is also partly down to the story that goes with it.
He wrote that he enjoys, dancing, yoga and meditation which all make up his continued strategy to deal with an almost debilitating back injury he sustained nearly 15 years ago. This injury resulted several surgeries and continual back pain. He said that he hoped the video would “…inspire anyone to move in spite of pain and I hope this puts a smile on your face for the New Year.”
I think its safe to say that the video is clearly accomplishing just that, its a message to us all that no matter what gets in our way we have to find a way to do our best and enjoy life in which ever way we can.
“We have the best community that you could ask for,” Lavery added. “I really lucked out.”
He told the Huffington post that “While he said he is thrilled that his video may have inspired the millions of people who have viewed it, he hopes viewers might also tune into the farm’s mission — to help bring about an American food system that is more sustainable once they learn more about the man behind the moves.”
You can watch the uplifting and entertaining video below, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did and if so, SHARE.
It's that time of the year for the Lets Move Challenge. Dancing is how I stay warm in the barn and I never know when I'm going to break out into a dance. But what most people don't know is that 15 years ago I had a traumatic back injury that caused me to have several back surgeries including a discectomy and a spinal fusion and never ending back pain. Dancing along with yoga and meditation are my only alternatives to pain medication. So I hope this can inspire anyone to move in spite of pain and I hope this puts a smile on your face for the New Year.
Posted by Jay Lavery on Friday, December 30, 2016
Doop Blake
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How cool was that,looks like the anymals liked it too.
Deanna Fulton
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Love this man! Did you catch the goats reaction on the far left? Farmers are very special people you know…..
Nancy Despres
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Very good dancer
Sue Menard
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He certainly had the goats attention. Has some moves☺️
Dorothy Rogers
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I admired his stamina to be able to dance to the whole song. Good job!
Bentley James Black
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He’s good
Petra Parker
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saw this on Ellen DeGeneres
Sharon Wills
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I love this guy!
Kim W. McCargo
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How could he “never dreamt this would happen” when he is the one who did it?
Jan Rothwell
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Fabulous moves. well done
Peggy Baker
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Beyoncé you have competition.
J'Adore les Chiens
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Andrew Staniland
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Bo Moir you have to see this!!!!!
Lee Radach
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Really entertaining. The audience really was mesmerized.
Miles Nickloski
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Awesome
Gill Hammond
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Boy can this man move??? And let’s face it – have you ever tried dancing in wellies?
Jojo Harris
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Brilliant!
Pam Simpson
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Brilliant well done
Vidar Moen Svensen
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Happy farmer
Elisabeth Peters
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Great mover. Bravo
Betsy Seifert
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Hey Mr Farmer. You made my day. My kids think I’m nuts when all of a sudden I start my moves to the music. I’m in love. Come find me I’ll help you sweep the barn and we can dance together!!
Bill Lea
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This is a good story with great ending
Monica Frischknecht
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The animals must be so happy on his farm!
Emily Wallace Bell
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Is this guy available?
Elaine Dunsmore
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He’s a great dancer, glad he’s found health and recognition!
Kathy Villone
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That’s greay, hope the animals enjoyed. Haha
J'Adore les Chiens
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Autant de passionnés ici, impressionnant! 😀
Karen Morris
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Pretty good dancer. The animals are like what the heck…..? Where’s are food?Lol
Mary Garibay
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This is so awesome!!!! He’ll make anyone want to dance!!!!!!!!
Ron Prastaro
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if I were those sheep I’d be sleeping with one eye open
Pamela Mcdonald-lindsay
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Awesomeness
Laurie Haché
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Love this guy, good dancer.
Raymond Lopez
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Jenny Ortiz Sanchez
Nichole Adams
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Nice moves!
Illyn Mediana Kimura
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So Nice Good Job…..
Selena Kelley
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Alright now He has moves
Vicki Smith Jaramillo
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That’s awesome!
Jenny Ortiz Sanchez
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Me amencantó
Terry Leoni
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Jon Lucchese you need to watch this
Mary Fortman Kirk
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We all need to dance like no one is watching!!!
Rachel Sore
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Now he can move x
Trish Curtis
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MY FAVORITE VIDEO EVER!!!!!!!!
Craig Spurs Odams
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The boys got skills…
Wendi Macey
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All that’s missing is s pole!!! LOL! Loved it! Animals were amused! #CraCraHuuummannnn
Rose Tittemore
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he’s got the moves!
Kathleen R Worgul
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FANTASTIC!! Love to dance with him!! The goats watched intently!! Lolol
Ana Chacon
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Q hermoso gosar la vida y asi como el bailarin y escelente bien por el difruta su trabajo y amor asi deve ser FELIZ
J'Adore les Chiens
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Top :*
Gary Harper
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Barn Dance tonight…..
Janet Loach
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This is a sexy man dancing infront of his goats – very nice indeed !