00:05Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the time celebs put their
00:10best foot forward trying to replicate their contemporaries' choreography.
00:2210. Ariana Grande Does Oops I Did It Again
00:25With two powerhouse vocalists on The Voice, there was no way we wouldn't get some sort of sing-off at
00:31some point.
00:32It's a showdown! Which means going against Ariana right now, it's a showdown.
00:40Luckily, Jimmy Fallon's That's My Jam provided the perfect stage.
00:45Grande and Kelly Clarkson went back and forth with an impromptu melody of modern divas,
00:50from Whitney Houston to Celine Dion to Shania Twain to Toni Braxton.
00:55I want a girl, but it's all, homie, come back to me now.
01:05Of course, the one and only Miss Britney Spears made the mix, too.
01:09Grande upped her game by not only nailing the vocals, but proving how big a Britney fan she is
01:14by breaking out the iconic Oops choreography.
01:17Really? All that was missing was the red cat suit.
01:23I'll break your heart, got lost in a game. Oh baby, baby.
01:319. Britney Spears and Ellen DeGeneres Learned Gangnam Style
01:35Speaking of Britney, even the princess of pop isn't immune to a global dance craze.
01:41Show me. It looks easier than it is, but it's like a two and then one, right? How do you
01:47do it?
01:47When Si's Gangnam Style exploded, its horse riding dance became an instant viral sensation worldwide.
01:54Anyone who was anyone couldn't resist dancing along, including Spears and Ellen,
01:59who learned the infectious choreography from Si himself on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
02:04One and two and three and four.
02:07And hands gotta be soft like this and bounce like you're riding an invisible horse.
02:15Watching them pick up the moves and clearly have a lot of fun doing so just made the whole segment
02:20even more endearing. It might not be the kind of moves Britney's known for,
02:24but that doesn't mean she can't jump on board. We loved watching them get into the spirit of it all.
02:32Number 8. Channing Tatum Unleashes His Sasha Fierce
02:36Lip-sync battle has had its share of unforgettable moments,
02:40but Channing Tatum's performance of Beyonce's run-the-world girls stands out.
02:51Famous for his dance moves in Magic Mike, Tatum went all in,
02:56dressing up as Beyonce and nailing her unapologetic stage presence.
03:00He handled the tough choreography with skill,
03:03matching Beyonce's powerful performance style.
03:12The highlight came when Beyonce joined him on stage,
03:16turning the tribute into a legendary moment.
03:19This performance is remembered as one of the show's best,
03:22showing real dedication and showmanship.
03:25It just goes to show that with the right amount of power and attitude,
03:29anyone can find their inner Sasha Fierce.
03:32Go off, Queen Bees!
03:39Number 7. Joe Jonas Becomes a Single Lady
03:42This video has become a core memory for all aughts kids.
03:51It might have looked like a random mess around,
03:54but it actually originated from a bet Joe lost to his brothers.
03:58The fans voted on his forfeit, and here we are.
04:01The video dropped during a two-week countdown
04:04to the group's then-latest album,
04:06Lines, Vines, and Trying Times,
04:08helping build up hype.
04:16Disney and record execs warned Joe it could ruin his image,
04:20but he and his brothers ignored it,
04:22trusting their fans had a good sense of humor.
04:25Indeed, the video went viral.
04:27Does B have to worry about her crown?
04:29Perhaps not, but it's still hilarious to watch.
04:32Feel like I think you should have put a ring on it
04:34Don't be bad, I want you to see it, I keep on it
04:37Cause if you feel like I think you should have put a ring on it
04:39Oh, oh, oh
04:40Number 6. Dulé Hill teaches Jennifer Hudson how to tap dance.
04:44Stepping away from pop choreography for a moment,
04:47we turn to the intricate rhythms of tap dance.
04:50I ain't never had a tap dance shoe.
04:52You are here.
04:52Can you please teach me a little something on how to tap dance?
04:57Alright.
04:57That would bless my life so.
04:59I can do a little something.
04:59On these ends, I finally get the try.
05:01Jennifer Hudson is known for unparalleled vocals
05:04and award-winning performances,
05:06but tap isn't usually her lane.
05:09That's what made it so fun to watch Broadway veteran Dulé Hill
05:12guide her through the basics.
05:14I'ma teach you a cramp roll.
05:15Uh-oh, what'd that mean?
05:16Toe.
05:18Toe.
05:20Hill.
05:22Hill.
05:22Famous for his footwork in Bring in the Noise, Bring in the Funk,
05:26Hill patiently walked her through the rhythms and timing.
05:28You could see the focus and excitement as she picked it up step-by-step.
05:33It's not about tap perfection,
05:34but about the joy of learning something new from an absolute pro.
05:39The Expressway is available on PBS and streaming on PBS app.
05:45Show me.
05:46Number 5.
05:47Austin Butler teaches Ashley Banjo Elvis moves.
05:50Butler's immersive portrayal of Elvis Presley was transformative,
05:54earning him widespread acclaim.
05:56You ain't nothing but a lot of fallout.
05:58I said you'll further our own New hug.
06:01You ain't nothing but a lot of love.
06:03There's one day all I call it.
06:05Yeah, you ain't never gonna fall out.
06:08You ain't all spend another long.
06:10His commitment extended far beyond memorizing lines and finding Elvis' voice.
06:14He rigorously studied and mastered the king's distinctive signature dance moves and stage mannerisms.
06:26So it was especially fun watching him teach those signature gyrations to Ashley Banjo.
06:32Banjo, who leads dance troupe Diversity, is usually all about sharp street dance and big
06:38athletic tricks.
06:39So seeing him switch gears and learn Elvis' smooth, controlled style from the actor who
06:44had just brought him back to life was amazing.
06:46Maybe he'll even incorporate some of those moves into future diversity routines.
06:574.
07:04Lady Gaga Does the Wednesday Dance
07:06Jenna Ortega's delightfully deadpan dance in season one of Wednesday quickly snapped
07:11its way into viral history, inspiring endless recreations across the internet.
07:23Only this version used a different backing track than Goo Goo Muck, so of course it was
07:28a huge deal when Lady Gaga herself jumped in on the trend.
07:39Known for her bold visuals and flair for the dramatic, Gaga was a perfect match for Wednesday's
07:45spooky cool choreography.
07:47Adding her own signature touch to the gothic groove, she proved once again that she's
07:52always in on the cultural movement.
07:54We're pretty sure this was low-key her audition to get onto season two, and it worked!
07:59With my hands and hands above my head
08:02Dance together when you feel more boy, he's dead
08:05No.
08:063.
08:06Margot Robbie Does Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights
08:09When footage of Margot Robbie twirling across the Yorkshire moors surfaced, the internet
08:14understandably lost it.
08:25Shared by dialect coach William Conacher, the clip shows Robbie in full Kathy Earnshaw costume,
08:32passionately recreating the interpretive choreography from Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights, flowy red
08:38dress and all.
08:39It's a far cry from her polished moves in Barbie, but at this point, is there any style she can't
08:45pull off?
08:46Apparently, she's even gotten her Jingle Bell rock on, which we still need to see.
08:50Yeah, I don't remember it right now, but I'm pretty sure, yeah, the, the sli-
08:54Yeah.
08:56Oh, that's slow.
08:57Yeah, yeah, yeah, that's slow.
08:58Oh my, oh my god, he does know it!
09:00He does know it!
09:01Anyway, we'd gladly accept her Wuthering Heights dance as a surprise addition to the final cut,
09:06or it's in the deleted scenes.
09:15John Travolta teaches Jimmy Fallon Grease Dance
09:18There are few dances as universally recognized and beloved as several of the moves from Grease,
09:24from the hand-dive to this moment from You're the One That I Want.
09:27You're the One That I Want.
09:36Travolta, who immortalized Danny Zuko, taught Fallon those iconic hip thrusts on The Tonight
09:41Show, creating pure late-night television gold. Watching the original master guide Fallon through
09:48the choreography was a delightful trip down memory lane.
09:57Travolta's effortless command of the steps, even decades later, just reminds us of the movie's
10:03timeless appeal, and provides a charming masterclass directly from the source. It was a heartwarming
10:09moment of a legend sharing his indelible legacy with an eager student.
10:191. Joseph Gordon-Levitt Becomes Part of the Rhythm Nation
10:24On Lip Sync Battle, Joseph Gordon-Levitt delivered a performance no one saw coming.
10:35Fully suited up in the signature military-inspired look, he recreated the sharp, intricate choreography
10:42from Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation, almost as if he'd stepped straight out of the music video.
10:47This was a huge step up from those 500 Days of Summer moves, but he committed to every beat,
10:53every snap, and every formation with military precision. The intensity and technical accuracy
11:08were truly next level, to the point that it felt less like a parody and more like a full tribute.
11:14By the final pose, there was no question, he earned his place in the Rhythm Nation.
11:24Did we miss any iconic dance homages? Let us know in the comments!
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