The Dad Dance, The Drunk Uncle, The Grandpa Groove... old man dancing is an art form as old as man itself. Whenever a wedding reception runs too long, a bar mitzvah DJ spins "YMCA," a graduation party finds itself in a lull, or a Golden Anniversary of any kind takes place, some older male relative of yours will hit the dance floor to establish how well your family can shake it. But next time you're hiding in a napkin and avoiding eye contact with everyone wondering how far the apple falls from the tree, just recall these videos of the best/worst dad dancing on the internet. Things can always be worse.

  • 6. This is probably the most basic of Dad dances, but it still has its Dadly charms.

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  • 5. An example of a more relaxed gray-haired shimmy. Extra points for the Bee Gees (dads and disco are a potent pair).

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  • 4. A more hardcore paternal funk is exhibited in this one. You can tell he really "gets" what "the kids" like these days. (Answer: Gyratin' parents)

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