Like all icons, John Travolta has aged gracefully, proving he’s still got the moves at 65 with a fun dance lesson for James Corden. The segment began with Corden asking Aaron and Sam Taylor-Johnson about the time they dressed as Travolta and Uma Thurman’s *Pulp Fiction* characters for Halloween. Sam and Corden praised the legendary film, particularly its iconic dance scene featuring Travolta and Thurman.
Corden invited Travolta to teach them some dance moves. Known for dominating the dance floor in *Grease* and *Saturday Night Fever*, Travolta didn’t disappoint, guiding them through dances like the twist, the swim, the hip shaker, the mashed potatoes, and the Batman. Travolta’s charm elevated the simple segment, making it delightful to watch.
The dance lesson aired on *The Late Late Show with James Corden* on December 5, 2019, and quickly gained popularity, racking up 18.9 million views on YouTube. Fans praised Travolta with comments like, “The man’s still got it – you never lose class,” and “John Travolta is a national treasure. So iconic, resilient, and positive.”
The *Pulp Fiction* dance scene remains one of cinema’s most memorable moments. In the film, Travolta’s character, Vincent Vega, takes Mia Wallace, played by Thurman, to a venue where she insists on entering a dance competition. Together, they groove to Chuck Berry’s “You Never Can Tell,” performing moves that Travolta later recreated on Corden’s show.
Travolta also shared behind-the-scenes details about creating the *Pulp Fiction* scene. He explained, “Quentin wanted us to stick to the twist, but I suggested incorporating novelty dances like the swim and the Batman to add variety.” Tarantino loved the idea, and the now-legendary scene was born.
