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Idris Elba's Got Moves But Don't Challenge Him To A Dance-Off

"This guy looked over and he was like, 'Idris! Hey, dance-off! You want a challenge?' and I was like 'Bro, no man. No, I don't want a challenge.'"
Idris Elba Shows Off Dance Moves, Will Not Participate In A Dance-Off
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By Sydney Scott · Updated October 27, 2020
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It seems ever since appearing on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’s “Dance Off,” Idris Elba has been fielding requests for dance-offs. The Star Trek Beyond actor appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to talk about the upcoming flick and the myriad of projects he has on his plate, but Fallon couldn’t help but ask about the actor’s dance moves.

The two began by talking about fans who spot Elba when he’s out and about and often challenge him to a dance-off. “It happens quite a bit. I was in restroom a club…I was in the restroom at a club! That’s it,” the actor said referring to his most awkward dance-off request. “This guy looked over and he was like, ‘Idris! Hey, dance-off! You want a challenge?’ and I was like ‘Bro, no man. No, I don’t want a challenge.'”

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