EntertainmentCelebritiesBarack Obama Television

Obama Tells David Letterman Why He Never Cuts Loose While Dancing

“You got to stay in the pocket."
Open Image Modal
By 

Reporter, HuffPost

Barack Obama knows he has to keep it low-key when busting moves on the dance floor.

In a preview of his interview on David Letterman’s new Netflix show “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction,” the former president revealed the importance of subtle dance moves.

“The key is what we call ‘staying in the pocket,’” said Obama, as he recalled his daughter Sasha pulling him onstage to dance with Prince just months before the music icon’s death in 2016. “You got to stay in the pocket because I think everybody in here knows dads who get out of the pocket.”

Letterman’s new series debuts on Jan. 12. Future episodes will include interviews with Hollywood stars George Clooney and Tina Fey, Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai, hip-hop mogul Jay-Z and radio host Howard Stern.

Support HuffPost

At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.

Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.

Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your will go a long way.

Support HuffPost

Before You Go

Suggest a correction
|
Submit a tip