John Travolta showcases his dance prowess in a lively session with James Corden and Aaron Taylor-Johnson

John Travolta has aged like fine wine, embodying the essence of legendary status. At 65, he treated James Corden to a cheeky dance lesson, proving that he still has the moves. During an episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden, Corden kicked things off by asking English power couple Aaron and Sam Taylor-Johnson about their Halloween transformation into Uma Thurman and John Travolta’s iconic Pulp Fiction characters. The conversation soon shifted to the beloved film, with Sam and Corden reminiscing about the famous dance sequence featuring Travolta and Thurman.

Corden couldn’t resist the opportunity to request a dance lesson from Travolta. Known for his commanding presence on the dance floor in classics like Saturday Night Fever and Grease, Travolta didn’t disappoint. He demonstrated that he’s still got it, teaching Corden and the Taylors how to groove. The dance lesson included moves like the mashed potato, hip shaker, twist, swim, and, of course, the Batman. Despite the simplicity of the steps, Travolta’s charisma made the segment highly entertaining.

On December 5, 2019, an episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden was uploaded where Travolta led a dance class. The video became a hit, amassing 18.9 million views on Corden’s YouTube channel. Fans were thrilled to see Travolta back in action, flooding the comments with praise like “You never lose class, John Travolta,” and “John Travolta should be recognized as a national treasure.” His charm, legendary status, strength, and upbeat personality continue to captivate audiences.

One of the most iconic scenes in cinema history is the dance sequence between Travolta and Thurman in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction. In the film, Travolta plays Vincent Vega, a career criminal tasked with entertaining Mia Wallace, the boss’s wife, played by Thurman. At Mia’s insistence, they participate in a dance competition at a local venue, dancing to Chuck Berry’s “You Never Can Tell.” The original scene features the same moves Travolta showcased on Corden’s show.

The Corden segment also revealed intriguing details about Travolta’s role in shaping the Pulp Fiction dance scene. Travolta shared that Quentin Tarantino initially wanted both him and Thurman to focus on the twist, a fun dance, but one that might not hold the audience’s attention for long. Sensing this, Travolta suggested incorporating novelty dances from his youth, like the swim and the Batman, to add variety to the routine.

Travolta’s suggestion to broaden the dance repertoire convinced Tarantino, leading to the creation of the legendary dance scene that has since become a cinematic hallmark. The collaboration between Travolta and Tarantino resulted in a sequence that is now a celebrated piece of film history, forever associated with Travolta’s enduring dance legacy.