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Robert Irwin<\/strong><\/a> is getting some extra-special Dancing With the Stars <\/i><\/a>rehearsal time before hitting the ballroom.<\/p>\n “Grace is making sure my dance training continues when I get home. She is prepped and ready for season 50 of @dancingwiththestars,\u201d Robert, 21, wrote via Instagram<\/a> on Saturday, September 20, referring to his sister Bindi Irwin<\/strong>\u2019s 4-year-old daughter. \u201cSeriously so grateful I have my family here supporting me on this DWTS<\/i> journey.\u201d<\/p>\n Robert uploaded footage showing the young conservationist holding Grace\u2019s hand as he went over the kicks and flicks from his premiere night jive.<\/p>\n \u201cBum, ba-bum and then, we\u2019re going to go over here,\u201d he told Grace in the clip, as she followed his lead. \u201cThen, we\u2019re gonna do the same thing. Our arm comes across as we [do that part].\u201d<\/p>\n Robert Irwin Thinks Late Dad Steve Would Be \u2018Stoked\u2019 About \u2018DWTS\u2019: \u2018Ultimate Adrenaline Rush\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n After Bindi, 27, shouted that she \u201cloved\u201d the routine<\/a>, Robert had a sweet reaction to her praise. (Bindi won DWTS<\/i> in 2015 with pro partner Derek Hough<\/strong>.)<\/p>\n \u201cThe mirrorball champion has approved,\u201d he quipped, referring to his older sister. \u201cSo, that\u2019s a good dance. \u2026 Tens, all tens. [Grace,] you won. Everybody else can go home now. Grace has won.\u201d<\/p>\n Robert performed a jive with partner Witney Carson<\/strong> during the season 34 premiere on September 16, where they scored a 15 out of 20<\/a> for their routine set to \u201cBorn to Be Wild\u201d by Steppenwolf.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter doing this experience, I reckon I think he\u2019d be stoked,\u201d Robert exclusively told Us Weekly <\/i><\/a>of his late father, Steve Irwin<\/strong>. \u201cI reckon he would love it in here. This is like the ultimate adrenaline rush, and that\u2019s what he loved more than anything else.\u201d<\/p>\n He continued, \u201c[My dad] showed what it is to live life at 100 percent, to lead with a sense of authentic positivity and enthusiasm, and that\u2019s what I want to do, and that\u2019s what I want to bring into the ballroom. It\u2019s such a privilege to be able to do that alongside Witney. And honestly, everything out there is all thanks to Witney and all thanks to the team that we\u2019ve got. I\u2019m so lucky that we got this together.\u201d<\/p>\n Witney Carson Had \u2018Flashbacks\u2019 of \u2018Little\u2019 Robert Irwin in \u2018DWTS\u2019 Ballroom 10 Years Before Partnership<\/a><\/p>\n While Robert is certain that his late dad would have loved his opening jive, he also wants to perform another routine in his honor.<\/p>\n \u201cI would love to pay tribute to my dad, to my family and a legacy that is so important to me,\u201d Robert told Us <\/i>after the live show.<\/p>\n Dancing With the Stars<\/i> airs on ABC and Disney+ Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n Prove your DWTS<\/i> fandom with Us Weekly<\/i> and Bracketology.tv<\/span><\/a>! Compete against other fans and Us<\/i> editors in the Bracketology DWTS<\/i> fantasy league<\/span><\/a> this season to predict which pairs will make it to the finale for season 34. Get access to exclusive content, stats and a chance to win prizes. Join the league for free<\/span><\/a> today!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n