John Travolta proves he hasn’t missed a beat with a spirited dance lesson for James Corden and Aaron Taylor-Johnson

John Travolta, now 65, has aged like fine wine, continuing to showcase the charm that made him a legend. In a recent episode, he gave James Corden a playful dance lesson, proving that he still has the moves. The episode began with Corden asking English power couple Aaron and Sam Taylor-Johnson about their Halloween transformations into Uma Thurman and John Travolta’s characters from Pulp Fiction. The conversation quickly turned into an appreciation of the iconic film, particularly the famous dance sequence featuring Travolta and Thurman.

Corden then asked Travolta to teach them some dance moves. Known for his unforgettable performances in Saturday Night Fever and Grease, Travolta once again took command of the dance floor, showing that he can still groove with the best of them. He taught the group various classic moves, including the mashed potato, the hip shaker, the twist, the swim, and, naturally, the Batman. Despite the simplicity of the moves, Travolta’s charisma made the segment highly enjoyable to watch.

This dance lesson aired on December 5, 2019, on The Late Late Show with James Corden, and was later uploaded to YouTube, where it garnered significant attention, amassing 18.9 million views. Fans were thrilled to see Travolta dancing again, leaving comments like “You never lose class, John Travolta,” and “John Travolta should be recognized as a national treasure.” His charm, legendary status, strength, and positive energy were widely praised.

One of the most iconic moments in cinema history is the dance scene between Travolta and Thurman in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction. In this film, Travolta plays Vincent Vega, a seasoned criminal tasked with entertaining Mia Wallace, the wife of his boss, portrayed by Thurman. Upon arriving at a venue, Mia insists on entering a dance competition, leading them to dance to Chuck Berry’s “You Never Can Tell.” The moves Travolta demonstrated on Corden’s show were a nod to this classic scene.

During the segment, Travolta shared fascinating insights into the creation of the dance scene in Pulp Fiction. He revealed that Quentin Tarantino was initially focused on having them perform the twist, a popular dance at the time. However, Travolta suggested that they incorporate other novelty dances from his youth, such as the swim and the Batman, to add variety. Tarantino agreed, and this creative input led to the birth of the now-legendary dance sequence.