Summary
Full Housestar Jodie Sweetin recreates Stephanie’s “Motownphilly” dance over 30 years later. The beloved sitcom premiered in 1987 and ran for eight seasons, following San Francisco television host Danny Tanner (Bob Saget) and his family. Along with Sweetin and Saget, thecast ofFull Houseincluded Candace Cameron Bure, John Stamos, Dave Coulier, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Though Stephanie had a complicated relationship with dance, she still found enjoyment in performing, which led to a notable season 5 moment, whereher group completed a routine to the famous Boyz II Men song.
In a recent Instagram post, Sweetin recreated the memorable dance with artistMitchell Gerrard Johnson. Check out the video below:
Sweetin donned a similar costume and nearly performed the entire “Motownphilly” routine, while Johnson referenced Stephanie’s popular catchphrase, “how rude,” in the caption.
What Makes Stephanie’s Dance Scene So Memorable?
It Fits Full House’s Typical Storytelling Approach
InFull Houseseason 5, episode 8, “Gotta Dance,” Stephanie decided to focus on performing once her instructor recognized how talented she was. While Danny was reluctant at first, he eventually agreed to take her dream seriously. Throughout its run,Full Housebecame known for interweaving various lessons and relevant storylines, andStephanie learned rather quickly how absorbing dance could be.Some of the negatives that came with dedicating all her time to dancing were missing Jesse (Stamos) and Becky’s (Lori Loughlin) baby shower and not being able to socialize with friends.
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What makes Stephanie’s “Motownphilly” dance so memorable is that she was actually having fun on stage. Initially, she was too afraid to reveal that dancing should take a backseat because she had campaigned for it and Danny expressed excitement over getting her into a reputable summer program. When the routine began,she deliberately hindered the performance by changing her choreography.During a heart-to-heart with Danny, Stephanie admitted that she still enjoyed dancing, and her group was able to redo their number.
Sweetin demonstrated her real-life ability to dance by competing onDancing with the Starsseason 22.
Given that Sweetin, along with other stars, returned for theNetflix seriesFuller House, it would have been interesting if Stephanie recreated the now-famous “Motownphilly” dance then. However, fans ofFull Houseare likely just as excited to see Sweetin perform the routine online, especially with how much enthusiasm she appears to have for it. It shows she still holds a great deal of affection for where she came from, and she isn’t afraid to let the world know.
Full House (US)
Cast
Full House (1987) is a family sitcom centered on Danny Tanner, a widowed father, who enlists his brother-in-law Jesse and best friend Joey to help raise his three young daughters in San Francisco. The series features themes of family, friendship, and humor, showcasing the everyday challenges and heartwarming moments as they navigate life together. Full House starred Bob Saget, John Stamos, and Dave Coulier.
