Remembering The Iconic Dance Scene In 'Pulp Fiction' With Uma Thurman And John Travolta

Mar 25, 2020 by apost team

The dance scene performed by Uma Thurman and John Travolta in Pulp Fiction has been cited as the most iconic one of its kind in the history of film.

Pulp Fiction is known for its many twists, but most poignant of all is the one danced by actors Uma Thurman and John Travolta.

The movie is arguably director Quentin Tarantino's best movie, and definitely his most quoted. 

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Travolta remembered feeling confident about executing the dance thanks to a childhood memory. 

“He recommended the Twist. And I said, "Well, Little Johnny Travolta won the Twist contest when I was eight years old" so I know every version,” the now 66-year-old actor said to Vanity Fair. He shared that he also discussed other dance moves with the director. 

According to Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Thurman was more afraid of the dancing than almost any of the other scenes she had to do.

When it came time for her to do the Twist during a dance competition with Travolta at the fictional restaurant, Jack Rabbit Slims, the actress revealed she had been terrified of filming the now-iconic scene. 

“I was more afraid of the dancing than almost anything because it was exactly to my total insecurity,” Thurman said before adding, “Being big and awkward and still quite young then.”

“But once I started dancing I didn’t wanna stop, so it was a dream come true,” Thurman said. And we're glad she overcame her fear.

This movie is a classic we all love. Why not rewatch it for your next movie night? Pass this along to your friends and family especially if they've never seen Pulp Fiction.