Dancing with the…First Lady? Michelle Obama dances The Running Man and The Dougie
EmailABC News' Sunlen Miller reports:
It’s not every day that you see the First Lady of the United States doing “The Running Man” and “The Dougie.” But today, First Lady Michelle Obama well, busted a move.
While visiting the Alice Deal Middle School in Washington, DC Mrs. Obama watched students perform the dance routine choreographed by Beyonce for Mrs. Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign. The video, called a “Let's Move Flash Workout,” to Beyonce’s Move Your Body” aims to get kids moving, in an attempt to curb childhood obesity.
“Beyoncé is one of my favorite performers on the planet. And when she agreed to remake her video and do this "Let's Move" flash workout, I was so excited, because this is what we’ve been talking about — that exercise and moving can be fun,” Mrs. Obama said, “It’s about dancing, it’s about moving.”
The First Lady said she had not had time to learn the moves so “not to embarrass” herself she’d just watch from the sidelines as the students danced in front of her on the football field.
But once the music started Mrs. Obama couldn’t resist and she started mimicking the moves – including The Dougie, The Running Man, the Cha-Cha, and the Rumba among many other choreographed dance moves.
She called for a second playing of the song so she could join in, and she did so…rather animatedly the second time around.
-Sunlen Miller
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WTG! Looking good First Lady Michelle. Good time had by all :)
Posted by: EbonyProgress | May 3, 2011, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm
Beyonce & Michelle Obama Are Incredible Women Who Have Power & They Definitely Know How To Use It In A Positively. I Support This Campaign All The Way :)
Great Job ! “Move Your Body!”
Posted by: Von Tae' | May 3, 2011, 4:41 pm 4:41 pm
This is awesome! I’m so happy that America is making an honest effort towards helping children here become more active.
Plus this Beyonce song, is awesome! The kids love it!
Posted by: mrmaiko | May 3, 2011, 4:46 pm 4:46 pm
Wow, what a great first lady we have!
Posted by: martin | May 3, 2011, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm
Michelle Obama is the best!
Posted by: Kiln | May 3, 2011, 5:18 pm 5:18 pm
Isn’t she fantastic! Best FLOTUS ever!
Posted by: Cionne | May 3, 2011, 5:35 pm 5:35 pm
Michelle isn’t a FAKE…she’s real as humans suppose to be.
Posted by: Raven | May 3, 2011, 6:00 pm 6:00 pm
Amazing! Mrs. Obama is so incredibly real and full of energy. She’s such a wonderful role model–gotta love her!
Posted by: Mary Ella | May 3, 2011, 6:31 pm 6:31 pm
How Ridiculous! If she is so interested in obese people why doesn’t she look at the processing plants that process meats, chickens, make lunch meat, chicken fingers etc. That is where the problems are. Ever look at what they put in chicken and pork? 12 -15% solution. That solution contains sodium and other junk. Seeing Michelle jumping around makes her look silly and not a FLOTUS. Also, where are all the boys. Was this a girls school or are they being discriminatory against boys?
Posted by: Plane Jane | May 3, 2011, 6:41 pm 6:41 pm
It’s great having a FLOTUS girls and women of all ages – and color and ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds – can look up to. (I grew up with Nancy Reagan – not many girls could relate to her.) She looked to be genuinely having a good time, and I had fun watching her.
Posted by: Judy | May 3, 2011, 8:50 pm 8:50 pm
Love Her! Best first lady ever, indeed!
Posted by: Kelly | May 3, 2011, 8:50 pm 8:50 pm
This is great it shows she’s down to earth and an inspiration to kids to get moving. To plane Jane or whatever your name is..this isn’t ridiculous this generation of kids are sedentary and the processed food you speak of is not just served in the schools but in YOUR HOME where the foundation of good nutrition and healthy eating habits begins.So essentially with regard to diet the choice is yours… and did this problem start with her? No! so show some respect as much, and as much as I can see that it burns you that she IS the FLOTUS she deserves the same respect given to previous previous First Ladies more espescially for taking such an active role in this cause and not just sitting around kissing a baby here and there…
Posted by: Dee | May 3, 2011, 8:51 pm 8:51 pm
Gooo Michelle, lol she did a great job, something tells me she does know how to dance, cos check out those attitude looks she makes. cute lol.
Posted by: elle | May 3, 2011, 9:32 pm 9:32 pm
What a great role model our First Lady is…Love Her!
Posted by: Liz in Texas | May 3, 2011, 9:46 pm 9:46 pm
SHE’S NOT FAKE AND I LOVE IT THAT SHE WILL NOT LET HER POSITION NOR, ANYONE CHANGE HER.
Posted by: dee | May 3, 2011, 10:32 pm 10:32 pm
Well done, I like it. She is very real and down to earth, don’t change from who you are no matter what comes your way, just be yourself and be real. Respect to you.
Posted by: Earl Morrison | May 3, 2011, 10:43 pm 10:43 pm
Totally awesome. Our first lady is so down to earth and keeps it real. What an honor to have her dedication and commitment to fighting childhood obesity!!! Go Michelle!!!!
Posted by: Christie P | May 3, 2011, 11:51 pm 11:51 pm
Totally awesome. Our first lady is so down to earth and keeps it real. What an honor to have her dedication and commitment to fighting childhood obesity!!! Go Michelle!!!!
Posted by: Christie P | May 3, 2011, 11:51 pm 11:51 pm
Love it – the girl is REAL. The only move I ever saw Laura Bush bust was The Sleepwalker…
Posted by: mrpips | May 4, 2011, 12:02 am 12:02 am
Love the First Lady’s joie de vivre–the president married well!
Posted by: willet784 | May 4, 2011, 12:03 am 12:03 am
Our First Lady rocks!!
Posted by: Rachel | May 4, 2011, 12:25 am 12:25 am
Prouder to be an American. Thanks Michelle…….ooops I meant first lady.
Posted by: MrMailman | May 4, 2011, 12:50 am 12:50 am
thats OUR LADY! she’s awesome.
Posted by: george | May 4, 2011, 1:32 am 1:32 am
not a criticism but did michelle suffer burns to her face when she was young? barrack a betta dancer.
Posted by: janeda | May 4, 2011, 4:11 am 4:11 am
What a great First Lady! An awesome role model for all Americans.
Posted by: Debbie | May 4, 2011, 7:01 am 7:01 am
Michelle’s dancing yesterday and her husband on the Ellen show pretty much sums up who they are and what they are about….pathetic…..
Posted by: Shirley | May 4, 2011, 7:29 am 7:29 am
this was wonderful i enjoyed watching it First Lady Michelle is really awesome i love everything about her.. YOU GO GIRL!! :)
Posted by: Anna | May 4, 2011, 7:59 am 7:59 am
don’t care what anybody says! I love my FIRST LADY! If she can get out there and Dougie with the kids to encourage exercise, then Doggonit we all can! I love her. She gave me some extra motivation to get my butt in that gym today! Go ahead, FIRST LADY! (Dougies toward the shower)
Posted by: Ingrid Fowler | May 4, 2011, 8:39 am 8:39 am
AWESOME!!
Posted by: A. Heyward | May 4, 2011, 9:33 am 9:33 am
This First Lady is a brilliant and inspiring woman. To join in with this group of girls exclusively shows her care and understanding of affirming their specific culture and approach to exercise. Each gender and community does not have the same “in” toward health consciousness. With these girls, Beyonce is their connection. With another group of girls, or a group of boys, it will be a different connection. Michelle Obama is a queen for recognizing that there are a million ways to bring health success out of our kids. And bless her for being ACTIVE enough to try them all.
LOVE THIS WOMAN!
Posted by: Dominique Morisseau | May 4, 2011, 10:39 am 10:39 am
YOU GO GIRL….ummmm respectfully….u da bomb!
Posted by: Taut | May 4, 2011, 11:41 am 11:41 am
WILLET784 and Kelly – It is a shame that you cannot express appreciation for Michelle Obama’s many fantastic qualities without criticizing Laura Bush and Nancy Reagan. Each first lady has their own strengths and personalities. Each in their own way has made wonderful contributions to our country.
Posted by: Betty | May 4, 2011, 12:44 pm 12:44 pm
Ok, not a fan of the Obama’s but I was pretty impressed with this. I would like to see her comments on the homework for kids though. I am finding my 14 yr old daughter doesn’t have time to move because of her homework schedual. Any advise to combat that aspect would be much appriciated.
Posted by: Jen Johnson | May 4, 2011, 1:11 pm 1:11 pm
She makes me feel great about being an American, a woman, an exerciser. GO MICHELLE! Fantastic to have a First Lady who is actually a part of the American scene rather than apart from it.
Posted by: Martina Newberry | May 4, 2011, 1:31 pm 1:31 pm
Very good! I’ve read that several schoolteachers begin the day in the classroom with five minutes of music and dancing. It helps children transition to the school day/studies. We have hectic mornings, getting dressed, irritable parents and siblings, getting on the bus, etc… and the music/dancing helps get rid of the junk and clear the mind.
Posted by: PollyinAK | May 4, 2011, 2:09 pm 2:09 pm
I don’t mind telling anyone that I am a fan of this First Lady. I think she is just great. I love seeing her out there moving with the kids. And doing a pretty good job too. I am not trying to put down any other First Lady. I’m not about that,people can like what ever First Lady they want and they can do that without trashing any other First Lady.
Posted by: A.Moore | May 4, 2011, 2:49 pm 2:49 pm
Love my First Lady. An amazing women. Not afraid to reach out and connect to America’s children. Michelle Obama definitely made a connection today. She made a difference.
Posted by: Jearline | May 4, 2011, 3:01 pm 3:01 pm
It is sooo sad that we have so many people full of hate in this world! The Obamas are hated no matter what they do! She is doing something positive, but we still have people hating her for that. What really saddens me is so many people who claim to be christians are hating on them worse than anyone else!She has to start somewhere and this is a great start. Thank you Mrs. First Lady Obama.
Posted by: Love | May 4, 2011, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm
She’s everything American and, with all due respect, looked HOT!
Posted by: Dan | May 4, 2011, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm
The first lady is awesome!!!!!! I hope the criticism of the First Lady and the President will stop soon.
Posted by: Dee | May 4, 2011, 5:55 pm 5:55 pm
I just love the entire first Family,why
because they have so much love to share
and it even help me to stay focus and
keep my eye on the prize!
Posted by: Evely R Tucker | May 4, 2011, 7:01 pm 7:01 pm
love it great enegny.
Posted by: Stephanie | May 4, 2011, 7:53 pm 7:53 pm
Haven’t been too impressed by Obama but my opinion is improving after this past week. It was neat watching the First Lady get into the dance moves with the students.
Posted by: Janice | May 5, 2011, 2:38 am 2:38 am
She looked silly. These kids need physical education brought back into the schools, not a Beyonce video.
Posted by: susan | May 5, 2011, 2:35 pm 2:35 pm
Yes Michelle is good looking and yes the music was great. Yes it is a wonderful idea for kids to get up and move and yes it made me move my feet! But why did the cameras focus primarily on Michelle Obama instead of the children? Her visit to this school to promote getting the children to get up and move was turned into a “look at me I have some moves” by the news media with a cameo endorsement of her silk blouse designers. I don’t care what she wears or who it is by and the majority of Americans also could care less. Just stick to the facts, show us the children dancing, cameo Michelle dancing, and tell us what the program is all about. If Michelle or Obama make speeches then let us watch them and allow us to form our own opinions. Don’t tell us what they said or what their words meant. We are intelligent enough to understand them for ourselves.
Posted by: Ralph | May 5, 2011, 2:38 pm 2:38 pm
great, children learn by example and a good teacher, Michelle Obama was both and she doesn’t mind showing the children that exercising be a good dance, running, bowling, etc. to stay fit and still have fun. Love it, I am 72 and can still do James Brown.
Posted by: Jo Ann M. Jones | May 5, 2011, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm
What! The first Lady has Soul don’t hate participate people need to get lives….. Live a little people the FIRST LADY IS REPRESENTING!!! The world is filled with such hate!
Posted by: Tracy | May 6, 2011, 10:59 am 10:59 am
Sorry, but she does NOT look very presidential…
Posted by: Brian | May 11, 2011, 11:00 pm 11:00 pm
Look… Michelle Obama is just what America needs. She has got it going on!! You know, she is totally cool and lady-like as she breaks it down. It’s just so affirming to see her. I showed the video to some of my students and they were totally enthralled and impressed by her moves. Yes, Mrs Obama demonstrates the breath of what being an American means. It is so refreshing and inspirational to young people. They connect with her and just be her being so relaxed and comfortable in her skin makes them realize that she is with it. Aretha may be the First Lady of Soul… but Mrs Obama, without apologies is the First Lady With Soul!! Let’s move y’all!!
Posted by: Romiecoch | May 13, 2011, 11:04 pm 11:04 pm
michelle is an awesome frist lady. shesa wonderful mother and wife. I ADMIRE the way she handles herself and the love she shows for Malia Sasha, the prez and her mother..a Lady in all respects. Annette McALISTER
Posted by: annette mcalister | August 17, 2011, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm
DJG,If we are looking back in history, i.e. players that we have never personally seen then Hughie Gallagher has to be reet up there amongst the best.Now he was a pocket rocket.
Posted by: Lizbeth Spray | September 1, 2011, 2:47 pm 2:47 pm
Indian music is kinda groovy and cheesy specially if you have seen those bollywood movies**
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