Grease, the 1978 musical film classic, remains etched in popular culture as a defining production of the 1970s, with its catchy songs and unforgettable dance scenes. One of the stars, John Travolta, who played the rebellious yet charming Danny Zuko, recently revisited his iconic dance moves on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Grease‘s New York City premiere.
Travolta shared that the famous final dance step for the song “You’re the One That I Want” was inspired by an old dance called the “four corners” from his youth. When the choreographer asked him to show it, Travolta gladly demonstrated on the show, eliciting enthusiastic applause and delight from the live audience.
The move itself—a rhythmic side-to-side step with a backward bounce—is simple yet powerfully nostalgic, reminding fans of scenes packed with energy and chemistry between Travolta’s Danny and Olivia Newton-John’s Sandy.
Watching Travolta perform these moves again sparked joy and floating hearts among fans, some reliving memories of their first encounters with the film and others experiencing the magic of Grease for the first time.
Travolta’s appearance demonstrated that even after decades, he still “has it,” preserving the spirit and vitality that made Grease a beloved cultural phenomenon.
