Meet the coach who taught Austin Butler how to dance like Elvis

Austin Butler has all the swagger as the title character of the Oscar-nominated movie “Elvis” — and he has movement coach Polly Bennett to thank for his portrayal. NBC’s Kelly Cobiella joins Bennett in the dance studio to try out the moves she says anyone can learn.

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[elenastone]

Austin Butler with his coach deserves an Oscar for bringing King back to life.

[rosilenesousa]

She did an amazing work! Elvis was so unique and she was able to remake his movements!

[jayes]

Polly Bennett is a genius! Polly, Austin, the Elvis Movie, and the entire cast, crew and director deserve Oscars! 🎥 🕺🏻 🏆

[susanmcgregor]

Polly is a true artist. A genius she worked with the bohemian rhapsody cast too

[A.Briggs]

Thank you, Polly Bennett!
You are incredibly talented.
We all love you!

[qt]

Loved this version, Austin is the new Johnny Depp, so gracious, such gentleman, such a star! So beautiful ❤️

[sherrisanders]

She worked with Rami too on Bohemian Rhapsody! She's a badass!

[helenakatic]

Polly and Austin deserves big👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[edm]

She hashed out the qualities of 3~4 animals in Elvis Presley to capture. Very interesting approach.

[Sammiejammie]

Well…, she’s good at her job, no doubt 😂

[Shunieeez]

Was expecting Forrest Gump

But jokes aside, amazing work Polly!

[laurastone]

No one cares about Freddie Mercury. We want to hear more on how Austin Butler was able to transform into Elvis Presley. The interviewer got off the subject!

[nadiar.]

You need a "coach" to "dance" like Elvis?
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[gerardogolaco]

As an ELVIS fan for life, the truth is "THE KING" docesn't dance but moves appropriately and awesomely as per the melody of his actual song performances!!!