- A student went viral on TikTok after showing the world how her lecturer transforms from a focused teacher to a comedic dancer online.
- The lecturer is all business in the classroom but lets loose with hilarious dance moves on social media.
- Internet users couldn’t stop laughing and debated whether they could take such a teacher seriously.
- An educator explained to Briefly News why having a fun life outside the classroom is crucial for teachers' mental health.
Sometimes, the people we see every day in one context have entire lives we’d never guess about. That’s exactly what happened when a student named Zee decided to share her lecturer’s hidden talent with the world. In class, he’s all about the lesson plan, but on TikTok, he’s got moves that’ll make you drop your pen and pick up your phone.
From Classroom Commando to TikTok Star
Zee, a TikTok creator with the handle @prettyfacezeeee, gave us all a laugh by showing just how different her lecturer can be depending on where you catch him. During lectures, he’s completely dialed in—focused, professional, and determined to get the material across. But step into his online world, and you’ll find a completely different side of him. A side that involves some seriously silly dance moves.
In her TikTok video, Zee juxtaposed these two personas, and it was pure gold. She captioned the clip, “My lecturer in class vs on TikTok. Quite the opposite.” And boy, was she right. Watching the transformation from serious professor to playful entertainer is both surprising and hilarious. It’s like he’s saying, “Yes, I teach, but don’t forget—I’m human too!”
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Why Teachers Need Their Own Time
The Importance of Balance
Kirsty Meyer, a Foundation Phase educator who moonlights as a pole dancer, chimed in on the conversation with Briefly News. She emphasized the importance of teachers having hobbies and interests outside the classroom. “At the end of the day, teachers are people too,” she said. “We have lives beyond the four walls of the school. Teaching is an intense job, and finding ways to relax and recharge is essential for our well-being.”
Kirsty went on to explain that maintaining a healthy work-life balance is key to preventing burnout. “There’s a time for work and a time for play, and both are equally important. If we don’t take care of ourselves, the job can swallow us whole. We need to remember that teaching isn’t just about being serious all the time—it’s also about being relatable and real.”
The Internet’s Reaction: Pure Joy
Zee’s video struck a chord with thousands of viewers, who flooded the comment section with laughter and lighthearted jokes. One user, @patience.munthali4, joked, “And I’m supposed to take him seriously?” Another commenter, @hrmobioma, quipped, “We can’t be the new set of adults. We need an adulting adult who teaches adults to be adults.”
Others took a more philosophical approach. @favetotheworld noted, “There’s a time for everything—time to play, time to be serious. It’s all about balance.” Meanwhile, @efficythebarber summed it up perfectly with, “Occupation: TikTok. Side hustle: teacher.”
Some users worried that knowing their lecturers had such fun sides might affect their ability to respect them. @winnie321_ admitted, “If I ever see any of my lecturers on TikTok, I’ll never take them seriously again.” But others, like @girllikeammy, saw the humor in it all, asking Zee, “You don’t want to graduate?”
A Dancing Lecturer at TUT
This isn’t the first time a teacher has used dance to connect with students. In a previous story covered by Briefly News, a Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) lecturer became an internet sensation when she brought her dancing skills into the classroom. By letting loose and showing her playful side, she created a more engaging and enjoyable learning environment for her students.
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The TikTok community loved it so much that they crowned her the best educator at the university. Her willingness to embrace her personality and share it with her students reminded everyone that learning doesn’t have to be boring—it can be fun, dynamic, and even a little bit wild.
Final Thoughts
Whether it’s a lecturer breaking it down on TikTok or a teacher busting a move in the classroom, one thing is clear: teachers are people too. They have passions, hobbies, and quirks that extend far beyond their roles as educators. And sometimes, seeing that human side can remind us why we love learning in the first place.
