Demi Lovato has embraced her Disney roots in the most nostalgic way, recreating the iconic “Disney knees” dance move at Disneyland. The 32-year-old singer and actress took to Instagram and TikTok on March 18, sharing a heartwarming video that captured her recreating the fun dance from her Camp Rock days.
In the video, Demi Lovato, who rose to fame as a Disney Channel star, shows off her signature “Disney knees” while enjoying the magic of Disneyland. Set to the soundtrack of her Camp Rock hit, This Is Me, Lovato strikes the same pose she did in the past: holding an imaginary microphone, bending her head down, raising one hand in the air, and shaking her inverted knees to the rhythm. She performs the move several times, taking viewers on a journey back to her Disney days.
Captioning the Moment
Lovato shared her excitement in the caption, writing, “Couldn’t go to Disney without doing the dis-knees.” Fans quickly flocked to the comments section, with Olivia Rodrigo, another former Disney star, writing, “forreal.” One fan remarked, “the most iconic thing ever.”
The “Disney knees” dance move has been revived on TikTok, where fans have highlighted how this signature move has become a beloved part of Disney Channel history. The trend has sparked a wave of nostalgia among fans who grew up watching Lovato’s role in Camp Rock.
Lovato Reflects on Her Disney Legacy
In a previous interview with Teen Vogue, Lovato spoke about her love for the dance move, saying, “I bust out into these, like these knees. That’s the only way I can describe it… I love that people still remember it.”
From her early days on Disney Channel to her continued success in music and acting, Demi Lovato continues to cherish the memories of her Disney past, and her latest video is a perfect reminder of her enduring influence on pop culture.