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Robert Irwin captioned the post, \"Grace is making sure my dance training continues when I get home.\"

\"She is prepped and ready for season 50 of @dancingwiththestars 👌😆,\" he continued. \"Seriously so grateful I have my family here supporting me on this DWTS journey.\"

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PHOTO: Robert Irwin posted a sweet Instagram showing him giving dance lessons to his 4-year-old niece, Grace.
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Last week, Robert Irwin wowed viewers during the season premiere, leaping off a car mid-jive in his signature khaki pants alongside pro partner Witney Carson -- a performance \"DWTS\" judge Derek Hough called \"probably the best first dance I've ever seen on this show.\"

Robert Irwin later credited Carson for the pair's standout debut, saying, \"Every success on the dance floor is her fault.\"

\"Dancing with the Stars\" returns for week two Tuesday, Sept. 23.

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