Local Man's TikTok Dance Captures Hearts

Great Barrington Resident's Upbeat TikTok Dance Goes Viral Great Barrington, MA – June 9, 2025 – A short video of a local resident, Derek Aitken, dancing and lip-syncing to an upbeat song has garnered some attention online. Uploaded to TikTok on June 9th, the video shows Aitken, a self-described single republican, performing a spontaneous dance in his home. The video, which is only 96 seconds long, has already accumulated 19 views and a few likes. While the video itself is lighthearted and doesn't contain any political commentary, it has sparked some curiosity about the life of a single republican in a small town like Great Barrington. "It's just a bit of fun," Aitken stated when contacted for comment. "I wasn't expecting it to get any attention, but I'm glad people are enjoying it." The video's unexpected popularity highlights the power of even simple, everyday content to connect with audiences online. Aitken's video serves as a reminder that even small moments of joy and self-expression can resonate with others.