We love our dads, but we’re also so close to them that we know what they’re good at and what they’re not so good at. They’re great at telling corny jokes, making puns, playing games, and goofing off — and of course, teaching us some important life lessons along the way.
But they’re not always good at other things. For example, dads are notoriously bad at dancing. Or at least, even if they’re good at it, they enjoy being as goofy as possible. It’s all with one simple goal in mind: embarrass their kids.
To be fair, it’s all too easy to embarrass kids during their preteen and teen years. At those times, everything’s embarrassing. All they want is to not be noticed. So, every dad takes it upon himself to make become as noticeable as possible — through dance.
But not all dads are bad dancers, and the internet is here to prove it. Some of them are surprisingly graceful, others can do some impressive gymnastics, and others do their very best to keep up with all the latest trends in dance crazes. And they think they look absolutely amazing. If they don’t, they at least think they look embarrassing.
The tall black socks, the mustache, and the utter disregard for who’s watching — you can tell this guy is a dad right away. His poor son will remember this for a long time.
Have you ever been to a wedding where your dad just wouldn’t get off the dance floor, becoming more and more exuberant as the night wore on? We’re going to blame the open bar.
3. There’s nothing like a living room dance with dad
Is there anything more “dad” than yours dancing goofily in the back yard with a beer in one hand? I guess the good news is that he can’t get too wild or he’ll spill it.
This dad has no problem cutting a rug right in the middle of his living room. If you ask me, he knows exactly how he looks and thinks it’s pretty cool.
If you tell him he looks dorky goofing off on the treadmill, he’ll probably respond that he just can’t resist the music. Besides, the treadmill makes you spin really, really fast.
This dad actually has some pretty amazing moves. He’s channeling his inner MC Hammer as he glides across the stage in his Christmas sweater. At least he’s not wearing Hammer pants.
This dad won attention on the internet after he stepped onto the stage during his daughter’s ballet recital. She was too scared to dance alone, so Dad joined her and performed the whole routine with a baby in his arms.
Okay, this is a grandpa, but he still counts. He has AMAZING moves. He and his two little granddaughters have the whole dance perfectly choreographed and move in total sync.
How to make a video go viral on YouTube: include a cute dance routine of a dad and daughter to a viral pop song. Bonus points if Dad looks completely out of his element.
This dad may be a grown-up, but he still keeps up with what’s popular! So of course, he and his daughter made a video of themselves dancing to Old Town Road, making an overplayed song cute again.
20. Is there anything worse than Dad breaking it down in the car?
We’ve all been there — you’re on a long road trip or maybe even just on the way to the store. Suddenly, a song comes on that gets Dad grooving. The louder you groan, the more enthusiastically he dances.
This dad is really breaking it down to the amusement and/or embarrassment of his daughters. He’s even gone so far as to unbutton his shirt. Maybe he thinks it gives him a Fabio vibe.
When we’re kids, we think our dad dancing is the most embarrassing thing in the world. But, once we grow up, we lose that sense of awkwardness and just get to enjoy being silly together.
Not all dad dancing is embarrassing. Just check out this one who went viral for his video of his song-and-dance performance of Maroon 5’s Girls Like You — performed with his own little girl, of course.
25. If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
This dad was invited to perform on television after a video of him performing the Single Ladies dance with his daughters went viral. He performed in full costume, of course.
This dad doesn’t need a special place to cut a rug with his favorite baby. The two of them decided to break it down right in the bathroom, just because!
What do you do when your baby is too little to stand on his own but you really want to dance to Beat It with him? How about dress him up and pretend to “moonwalk” him through the air?
Then there’s this dad who wanted to dance the macarena with his baby, who was still young enough to be in a carrier. But don’t worry, Dad taught them all the moves.
29. When they’re little, they think it’s hilarious
This dad knows he needs to seize his opportunity while his kids are still young enough to think he’s cool! One day, it’ll be eye rolls and sighs all around.
This dad is going to let his baby lead the way on the dance floor. Right now, that means doing the “bear scratching its back against a tree” move. It’s all the rage these days.
Macarena Dad isn’t the only one who decided to use a carrier to dance with his still-immobile baby. This dad’s song of choice was Turn Down for What, which daddy and baby performed very gently.
32. There’s nothing like a motivational birthday dance
Do you think you’ve seen the sweetest daddy/daughter dance on the internet? Just wait until you watch this dad perform an impromptu birthday dance for his little girl.
This tiny one can’t even focus their eyes yet, but that doesn’t stop Dad from boogieing around the house with them. Of course, the baby has absolutely no idea what’s happening and the expression proves it.
This little girl is barely steady on her feet, but not for long — her dad is already giving her some important dance lessons. Of course, he’s also teaching her how to headbang and play the air drums.
Is there anything cuter than a choreographed dance with a dad and kid who have all the right moves? Just look at these two — they could be professionals.
Forget everything you’ve ever heard about dorky dad dance moves. This dad is cooler than all of us and his baby is clearly going to follow in his (dance) steps.
This dad believes in teaching them young! His baby can barely even hold their own head up, but that’s not stopping either of them from enjoying a head bang-off.
Move over adorable daddy-daughter dance duos — we’ve got the cutest father-son dance routine you’ve ever seen! It comes dressed in adorable Spiderman PJs.
How do you think our dads learned all those classic dad dance moves? They learned them from their dads! This dad is teaching his kids how to do the old classic “the lawnmower.”
You thought this dad was just grooving out on his own, right? Well, the joke’s on you — he’s outfitted with a baby, and the two of them are going to boogie down.
You might think that because this baby can’t stand up yet, they can’t dance with Dad. But that’s where you’re wrong! These two don’t need to stand to get their groove on.
Forget all those goofy dad dance moves that we’re used to seeing. This one can break it down with the best of them, and he’s not afraid to show off his skills.
If you think your dad is embarrassing, check out this one who took it to the next level. His public dance routine included skipping in a circle and pretend butt slaps.
Dancing in front of his kids like a goofball? Dancing in front of his kids like a goofball in public? Dancing in front of his kids like a goofball in public ON A STAGE — this is the ultimate dad dream.
There are plenty of classic dad dance moves: the fist pump, the bounce in place routine, the garden sprinkler. But you don’t usually see the “prance like a goblin” move.
We love our dads, but we’re also so close to them that we know what they’re good at and what they’re not so good at. They’re great at telling corny jokes, making puns, playing games, and goofing off — and of course, teaching us some important life lessons along the way.
But they’re not always good at other things. For example, dads are notoriously bad at dancing. Or at least, even if they’re good at it, they enjoy being as goofy as possible. It’s all with one simple goal in mind: embarrass their kids.
To be fair, it’s all too easy to embarrass kids during their preteen and teen years. At those times, everything’s embarrassing. All they want is to not be noticed. So, every dad takes it upon himself to make become as noticeable as possible — through dance.
But not all dads are bad dancers, and the internet is here to prove it. Some of them are surprisingly graceful, others can do some impressive gymnastics, and others do their very best to keep up with all the latest trends in dance crazes. And they think they look absolutely amazing. If they don’t, they at least think they look embarrassing.
