John Travolta Recreates Iconic Pulp Fiction Dances Live—and Teaches Them to the Crowd

Fans tuning in for a light-hearted interview got an unforgettable surprise when John Travolta took a trip down memory lane—right back to the dance floor of Pulp Fiction.

It all started when James Corden brought up a Halloween throwback featuring actors Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his wife dressed as John Travolta and Uma Thurman from Pulp Fiction. Naturally, the conversation turned to the film’s iconic dance scene—and the real story behind it.Travolta revealed that when filming with Quentin Tarantino, the original plan was for him and Thurman to do just the twist. But Travolta had a better idea.

“The twist is fun,” he explained, “but it’s limited. So I told Quentin about the dances I grew up with—the swim, the jerk, the hitchhiker, the Batman…”

Tarantino loved it, and the rest is movie history.

Then came the real magic—Travolta offered to teach the dances live on stage. With the audience cheering and Aaron kicking off his shoes, the group jumped right in. From the twist to the mashed potato, and finally, the hitchhiker, it was a whirlwind of rhythm, nostalgia, and laughter.The segment ended with a nod to the dance known as “The Batman”—leaving the audience begging for more.

This wasn’t just late-night fun—it was a rare moment of Hollywood history brought back to life.
And yes, Travolta still has the moves.