There are several reasons to dance: getting a good grade, leaving work early, trying to make it rain, or because the rhythm finally got you (Gloria Estefan-style). But the number one reason for boogying down is most definitely to celebrate a touchdown.
So, to mark the return of football season, Justin Timberlake joined Jimmy Fallon for his recurring Late Night segment, "evolution of dance," this time showcasing the "Evolution of End Zone Dancing."
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The musician-comedian duo definitely got creative with their moves, demonstrating the "Earthquake Waiter" and "Manti Te'o On A Date." Ultimately, though, Fallon scored the winning touchdown with his "Justin Timberlake (From 'N Sync)" dance.
Is there a Heisman Trophy for most valuable dancer in the NFL, yet?
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Snowball loves bopping to the Backstreet Boys.
Can't resist shufflin', shufflin'.
Dancing while hanging upside down.
Lucky moonlights as a dancer at the Phnom Tamao Rescue Center.
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While this peacock was doing his dance before twerking was a widespread phenomenon, you can't deny he's seriously working it.
These totally adorable newborn pygmy goats are super-excited about life, and it shows.
Who did it better -- the walrus or his human companion?
Grooving to Ciara and Missy Elliot's "1, 2 Step." It's all in the attitude.
Maddie likes dancing (and treats).
This baby panda has mastered the shimmy.
The Superb Bird-of-paradise lives up to its name. The transformation it goes under for its mating dance is truly superb.
This duo will dance for treats.
This is either a reason you shouldn't feed ducks at a pond, or a reason you should.
An impressive range of motion for a land-dwelling reptile, eh?
Image: YouTube, Late Night