NeilGreat party last night, Feifei!
Feifei It was so much fun, Neil. I loved your dad dancing, too!
Neil You… saw my dad… dancing? But my dad wasn’t dancing. He wasn’t even there.
Feifei No, no, no. You know what I mean: ‘dad dancing’. It means dancing like… well, like a dad.
Neil I’m not sure where you’re going with this?
** Feifei** ‘Dad dancing’ is our phrase in The English We Speak. It describes a way of dancing which is a bit awkward, not very cool, maybe trying too hard.
Neil What are you saying? I can moonwalk. I can spin on the spot. I can swing my arms in the air. I’ve got all the moves!
Feifei All fantastic dad dancing moves! Don’t worry – it looked like you were really enjoying yourself.
Neil It’s OK, I get it. Some of my moves are a bit old-fashioned. But sometimes it just feels good to let go!
Feifei I think your kids were a little bit embarrassed.
Neil Really? They’re just jealous.
Feifei Haha, maybe! OK, let’s hear some examples.
Examples Wow, look at Ernesto. Is he swinging a cat? What a dad dancer!
Katka’s dad was hilarious at the wedding. Everyone had stopped dancing, but he was still up there dad dancing, showing off all his moves.
I used to think Dad’s dad dancing was funny. But after he injured his ankle really badly last time, I think it’s time he slowed down.
Feifei You’re listening to The English We Speak from BBC Learning English. Our expression is ‘dad dancing’. Neil?
Neil (on phone) Yeah… Next Wednesday? OK. Yeah… See you!
Feifei Who were you calling?
Neil I’ve just booked some dance lessons. You’ve helped me realise I need to improve my skills.
Feifei I was only teasing, Neil.
Neil It’s OK. If I’m dancing, I want to be the best dancer on the floor. And if I’m dad dancing… well, I want to be finest dad dancer you’ve ever seen!
Feifei Haha - best of luck. Bye.
Neil Bye.