Fresno's famous 'dancing teacher' appears on Ellen Show

Austin Lemay, who went viral on TikTok a month ago for his dance moves, was gifted $10,000 on The Ellen Show.

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Sunday, January 23, 2022
Fresno teacher appears on Ellen Show after going viral on TikTok

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno Unified teacher who is now a TikTok sensation for his dancing is back with his 'throwback moves'.

RELATED: Fresno teacher gets millions of views on TikTok with showing off dance moves to students

Tenaya Middle School's Campus Culture Director Austin Lemay is getting national attention more than a month after going viral.

He's not only getting millions of views and even some attention from celebrities like Snoop Dogg, but now he's on the Ellen Show.

Lemay says his position on campus allows him to do exactly what he loves - connecting with students.

VIDEO: This California teacher's viral dance moves took TikTok by storm

YOU GOTTA WATCH HIS MOVES! When it comes to TikTok dances, you don't often see the teachers outshine the kids - but one California educator did just that.

The Ellen Show guest host Adam Devine surprised the teacher.

In order to help him continue his inspiring work with his students, he received $10,000.

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