Britney Learns 'Gangnam Style' from Psy!

Overview

Britney kicks off the video by talking about “Gangnam Style”—a song and dance that’s blowing up everywhere. She references that she saw/tweeted about it and says she wants to learn the dance, prompting the host to bring in a dance instructor.

A performer (“Sai”) enters to teach her. Britney is immediately impressed, and they joke that the dance looks easier than it actually is. The instructor explains the “rules” of the style—keep the vibe classy while dancing cheesy—and even insists Britney should take her shoes off to be able to move properly.

After an intro moment where the instructor introduces himself as being from Korea (and Britney/others react warmly), he breaks down the moves:

• A “1 and 2 and 3 and 4” counting rhythm
• Hand positioning that should stay “soft”
• A bouncy, exaggerated motion likened to “riding an invisible horse”

Britney then attempts the routine along with the music, to applause, before the clip ends.

Highlights, Jokes, and Reactions

• “Mindset” joke: dress classy, dance cheesy
• Shoes-off gag: The instructor humorously insists she remove her shoes to move properly
• Teaching gags:
  • The dance “looks easier than it is”
  • The “invisible horse” bounce description
• Big enthusiasm: Applause as Britney tries the dance

Personalities Featured

• Britney
• “Sai” — the instructor/performer from Korea who teaches the dance