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[[File:Patch Starscream dances.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|''Boogie wonderland!'']] | |||
Being social, celebratory beings, [[Transformer|Cybertronians]] often engage in '''dancing''' for the purposes of social events, recreation, or just because they are slaves to the music. | Being social, celebratory beings, [[Transformer|Cybertronians]] often engage in '''dancing''' for the purposes of social events, recreation, or just because they are slaves to the music. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Generation 1 cartoon=== | ===Generation 1 continuity family=== | ||
[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|his cassettes]] attended a high school disco once. [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] danced with the humans, but poor Soundwave was too big for the room. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}} | ====Generation 1 cartoon continuity==== | ||
=====''The Transformers'' cartoon===== | |||
[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] and [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|his cassettes]] attended a high school disco once. [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] danced with the humans, but poor Soundwave was too big for the room. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}} | |||
[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] | [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] and [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] enjoyed dance and music. When Blaster once broadcast music over [[Teletraan I]] at a concert, Jazz began to get down with his funky self. The other Autobots were nearly overcome with pain. {{storylink|Blaster Blues}} | ||
Additionally, Blaster and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] joined some human females in dancing at [[Dancitron]]. {{storylink|Auto-Bop}} | Additionally, Blaster and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] joined some human females in dancing at [[Dancitron]]. {{storylink|Auto-Bop}} | ||
When the Autobots made peace with the [[Junkion|Junkions]] with the [[universal greeting]], both factions broke out in spontaneous dancing to celebrate. The festivities were ended when a Junkion [[ | When the Autobots made peace with the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]] with the [[universal greeting]], both factions broke out in spontaneous dancing to celebrate. The festivities were ended when a Junkion [[kiss]]ed [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]], who immediately redeclared his status as "king". {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}} | ||
====''The Headmasters'' cartoon==== | =====Japanese cartoon continuity===== | ||
During a party, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] consented to slow-dance with [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]. | ======''The Headmasters'' cartoon====== | ||
During a party, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] consented to slow-dance with [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]. {{storylink|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok}} | |||
===''Binaltech''=== | ======''Binaltech''====== | ||
Being a copy of Jazz, [[Zoom-Zoom]] has the same love for dance and music as he. | Being a copy of Jazz, [[Zoom-Zoom]] has the same love for dance and music as he does. | ||
===''Kiss Players''=== | ======''Kiss Players''====== | ||
[[Rosanna (KP)|Rosanna]] likes to dance the Robot Monkey dance to raise her comrades' spirits. | [[Rosanna (KP)|Rosanna]] likes to dance the Robot Monkey dance to raise her comrades' spirits. | ||
====2005 IDW continuity==== | |||
[[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]] danced like no one was watching. {{storylink|:File:MTMTE42 subcvr.jpg|The Frail Gaze (subscription cover)}} While waiting for the ''[[Lost Light]]'' to return from a supply run, she passed time by ballroom dancing with [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and a discussion on [[Amica Endura]]. Back on the ''Lost Light'', the crew then had a dance party in ''[[Swerve's]]'' to [[Earth]] music. {{storylink|The Frail Gaze}} | |||
[[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] line-danced with [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] and [[Octane|Tankor]] at the "Not the End of the World (Part 4)" party. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 4|Windblade vol. 2 #4}} | |||
====''Beast Wars: Uprising''==== | |||
According to [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]], once the security cameras in [[Ferromax Detention Center]] were disabled, they could dance the Hothatch Hustle and not be detected. {{storylink|Alone Together: Prologue|Prologue}} | |||
====2019 IDW continuity==== | |||
Following their return to Cybertron, [[Lightbright (G1)|Lightbright]] was boogying down to a song about [[Velocitron]] aboard [[Lodestar (Titan)|Lodestar]]. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Five}} | |||
===Animated continuity=== | ===Animated continuity=== | ||
[[Blitzwing (Animated)|Random Blitzwing]] is | [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Random Blitzwing]] is fond of dancing, considering himself quite light on his stabilizing servos. He also says that with a few lessons, [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]] would be just as skilled as he is. ''Cha cha cha!'' {{storylink|Lost and Found (Animated)|Lost and Found}} | ||
===Live-action film series continuity=== | |||
While on missions, [[Dewbot]] was known to celebrate his victories with a breakdance. The voltage of electric boogaloo running through his circuits has yet to be quantified. {{storylink|Capture the Cube}} Taking a break from the current crisis, [[Tessa Yeager]] danced with [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]].<ref>The scene was cut from the film but can be seen during a [[Commercial/Age of Extinction|TV spot]].</ref>{{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}} | |||
Upon presented with a new [[voice box]] by [[Daytrader]], Bumblebee did a celebratory jig at the thought of being able to speak again. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight}} | |||
===Aligned continuity family=== | |||
The [[Lever Transformer]] likes to bring the house down. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron (video game)|Fall of Cybertron}} When [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] appeared to have been destroyed in a space bridge accident, [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] took command {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 5}} and celebrated by getting down on it. When viewing the memory of this boogie night by way of [[cortical psychic patch]], Megatron was unamused. {{storylink|Patch (episode)|Patch}} [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] did “the robot” with [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]], and also joined in another impromptu dance session. {{storylink|Con Job}} | |||
===''Cyberverse cartoon''=== | |||
[[File:Cyberverse-s01e10-Soundwave-Dance.gif|left|250px|thumb|[[Dancitron]] represent!]] In the glory days of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]] (with a few [[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seekers]]) put on a show where he did a few dances inside [[Maccadam's Old Oil House#Cyberverse Cartoon|Maccadam's]]. {{storylink|Maccadam's}} | |||
After leaving Earth with the [[AllSpark]] in their possession, the [[Ark (Cyberverse)|''Ark'']] crew had a dance party to celebrate their victory. After [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]]'s scheme had dampened the festive spirit, [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] showed off some killer moves to get the party going once again. {{storylink|Party Down}} | |||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Transformer music]] | *[[Transformer music]] | ||
{{ | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Transformer culture]] | [[Category:Transformer culture]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon continuity]] | |||
Latest revision as of 11:58, 15 February 2026
Being social, celebratory beings, Cybertronians often engage in dancing for the purposes of social events, recreation, or just because they are slaves to the music.
Unfortunately, having bulky bodies can occasionally limit one's movements, but the Transformers manage to get along.
Fiction
[edit]Generation 1 continuity family
[edit]Generation 1 cartoon continuity
[edit]The Transformers cartoon
[edit]Soundwave and his cassettes attended a high school disco once. Rumble and Laserbeak danced with the humans, but poor Soundwave was too big for the room. Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2
Jazz and Blaster enjoyed dance and music. When Blaster once broadcast music over Teletraan I at a concert, Jazz began to get down with his funky self. The other Autobots were nearly overcome with pain. Blaster Blues
Additionally, Blaster and Tracks joined some human females in dancing at Dancitron. Auto-Bop
When the Autobots made peace with the Junkions with the universal greeting, both factions broke out in spontaneous dancing to celebrate. The festivities were ended when a Junkion kissed Grimlock, who immediately redeclared his status as "king". The Transformers: The Movie
Japanese cartoon continuity
[edit]The Headmasters cartoon
[edit]During a party, Arcee consented to slow-dance with Chromedome. The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok
Binaltech
[edit]Being a copy of Jazz, Zoom-Zoom has the same love for dance and music as he does.
Kiss Players
[edit]Rosanna likes to dance the Robot Monkey dance to raise her comrades' spirits.
2005 IDW continuity
[edit]Nautica danced like no one was watching. The Frail Gaze (subscription cover) While waiting for the Lost Light to return from a supply run, she passed time by ballroom dancing with Skids and a discussion on Amica Endura. Back on the Lost Light, the crew then had a dance party in Swerve's to Earth music. The Frail Gaze
Waspinator line-danced with Tankor and Tankor at the "Not the End of the World (Part 4)" party. Windblade vol. 2 #4
Beast Wars: Uprising
[edit]According to Rattrap, once the security cameras in Ferromax Detention Center were disabled, they could dance the Hothatch Hustle and not be detected. Prologue
2019 IDW continuity
[edit]Following their return to Cybertron, Lightbright was boogying down to a song about Velocitron aboard Lodestar. The Change In Your Nature Part Five
Animated continuity
[edit]Random Blitzwing is fond of dancing, considering himself quite light on his stabilizing servos. He also says that with a few lessons, Lugnut would be just as skilled as he is. Cha cha cha! Lost and Found
Live-action film series continuity
[edit]While on missions, Dewbot was known to celebrate his victories with a breakdance. The voltage of electric boogaloo running through his circuits has yet to be quantified. Capture the Cube Taking a break from the current crisis, Tessa Yeager danced with Bumblebee and Hound.[1]Age of Extinction
Upon presented with a new voice box by Daytrader, Bumblebee did a celebratory jig at the thought of being able to speak again. Transformers: The Last Knight
Aligned continuity family
[edit]The Lever Transformer likes to bring the house down. Fall of Cybertron When Megatron appeared to have been destroyed in a space bridge accident, Starscream took command Darkness Rising, Part 5 and celebrated by getting down on it. When viewing the memory of this boogie night by way of cortical psychic patch, Megatron was unamused. Patch Bumblebee did “the robot” with Raf, and also joined in another impromptu dance session. Con Job
Cyberverse cartoon
[edit]
In the glory days of Cybertron, Soundwave (with a few Seekers) put on a show where he did a few dances inside Maccadam's. Maccadam's
After leaving Earth with the AllSpark in their possession, the Ark crew had a dance party to celebrate their victory. After Starscream's scheme had dampened the festive spirit, Optimus Prime showed off some killer moves to get the party going once again. Party Down
