John Travolta shows he’s still got his groove in a fun dance session with James Corden and Aaron Taylor-Johnson

John Travolta has aged like fine wine, just like all legends. At 65, he gave James Corden a playful dance lesson, showing that he still had the moves. In the first question of the episode, Corden asked English power couple Aaron and Sam Taylor-Johnson about their Halloween costumes, where they transformed into Uma Thurman and John Travolta’s characters from Pulp Fiction. Sam and Corden then shared their admiration for the iconic film, particularly the famous dance sequence featuring Travolta and Thurman.

Corden couldn’t resist asking Travolta to teach them some dance moves. Known for his roles in Saturday Night Fever and Grease, Travolta commanded the dance floor in his prime and proved he still had it. He taught Corden, Aaron, and Sam various dance steps, including the mashed potato, hip shaker, twist, swim, and of course, the Batman. Even though the moves were simple, Travolta’s charisma made it incredibly entertaining to watch.

On December 5, 2019, an episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden was uploaded where Travolta taught a dance class. The sentimental video, which has garnered 18.9 million views on Corden’s YouTube channel, was a big hit. 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.” The affection for Travolta was clear; his charm, legendary status, strength, and positive energy resonated with viewers.

One of the most iconic moments in cinema is the dance sequence between Travolta and Thurman in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction. Travolta plays Vincent Vega, a career criminal tasked with entertaining Mia Wallace, the boss’s wife, played by Thurman. When they arrive at the venue, Mia insists on entering the dance competition, and they perform to Chuck Berry’s “You Never Can Tell.” The original scene features the same moves Travolta demonstrated on Corden’s show.

The segment on The Late Late Show also revealed interesting details about Travolta’s contribution to the creation of the dance scene in Pulp Fiction. “Quentin was set on us doing the twist, which is a fun dance, but there’s a limit to how long you want to watch someone doing the twist,” Travolta explained. He suggested adding novelty dances like the swim and the Batman, popular when he was growing up. Tarantino agreed, and this led to the creation of the iconic dance sequence.