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Tampa halftime dancer says autism helped him at the Super Bowl

Tampa halftime dancer says autism helped him at the Super Bowl

Tampa halftime dancer says autism helped him at the Super Bowl

Feb 10, 2021 | News, News Front Page |
Best Buddies Global Ambassador Joshua Felder, performs as a backup dancer for the Weeknd during the Super Bowl 55 halftime show. He is wearing a red jacket with a white mask.

“I want to prove to everyone that you don’t have to let your disability define you if you want to do something great in life,” he said.

When people see Joshua Felder bust a move, they usually assume that he’s taken dance classes. Despite never being formally trained, the 23-year-old Tampa native can freestyle just like his heroes…

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