Kevin Bacon Dances Back in Time: Kevin Bacon, 65, is kicking up his heels in joy, literally! The actor celebrated the end of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike with an Instagram post that took fans on a delightful trip down memory lane. Captioned simply, “Strike over!” the video features Bacon recreating his iconic dance routine from Footloose.
Fans flooded the comments with enthusiasm, expressing delight at seeing Bacon’s timeless moves. One fan exclaimed, “Ok, this is the best thing I saw on the internet today!,” while another chimed in, “Such a classic! Never gets old!”
The joyous video, where Bacon showcases his enduring dance prowess, became a celebration for an entire generation. Even Paramount Movies’ official Instagram account joined in, sharing a gif of Bacon’s dance from the 1984 hit film.
In a separate video earlier that day, Bacon and his wife, Kyra Sedgwick, delighted fans with another recreation. This time, it was a playful take on a scene from the Netflix docuseries, Beckham. The couple danced in their kitchen to Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers’ “Islands in the Stream,” emulating a scene featuring David and Victoria Beckham.
Captioning the video, Bacon humorously asked, “Did we pass the Beckham test?” To this, David Beckham himself replied, “Oh, you passed with flying colors.” The charming videos not only celebrated the end of the strike but also showcased Bacon’s enduring charm and playful spirit.
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Our Reader’s Queries
Was Kevin Bacon a trained dancer?
Bacon disclosed on the Podcrushed podcast that he was unaware he was auditioning for a dance movie when trying out for “Footloose.” “I wasn’t a trained dancer at the time,” he admitted. “To be truthful, I didn’t even realize it was a dance movie.”
Did Kevin Bacon have a dance double?
During the warehouse dance scene, Bacon revealed that he utilized four stunt doubles. He specified, “I had a stunt double, a dance double (Peter Tramm) and two gymnastics doubles.”
How old was Kevin Bacon when he performed in Footloose?
At 24, the movie producer and director wanted me for a role, but the studio head bluntly said, ‘I don’t want that kid. He’s not fable.’ Despite being confident in my appeal, the studio head wasn’t convinced. However, one year later, I even recreated the dance – again!
What did Kevin Bacon do before Footloose?
Bacon burst onto the big screen in National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978) and quickly made waves with his standout performance in the musical-drama Footloose (1984).