Watch Melissa McCarthy Do the Worm in ‘Life of the Party’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Big hair, the Sugarhill Gang and Melissa McCarthy all contribute to a fun dance scene in “Life of the Party.” Here, the director Ben Falcone discusses how he made the scene that takes place at an ‘80s-themed college party and features the star doing a few surprising moves. It involved weeks of practice and choreography lessons, which included learning how to do the worm.

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[NicholtheJournalist]

This movie was really really good. Much better than I anticipated.

[cyndywaskelisthecrowscall]

I don't think I've ever seen anyone else do the worm on their back. Probably not any easier than the other way. Go Melissa!

[nickc]

It makes me so happy that Melissa loves to dance

[avah.]

Love Melissa McCarthy. She has great dance rhythm. The movie reminds me of Rodney Dangerfield's Back to School.

[affanfranco]

song title Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun &
The Sugarhill Gang - Apache (Jump On It)

[dj.m.]

This is my friend in my head...lol! Everything she touches is gold.

[patriciasaluti]

I can not wait Melissa is Wonderful. Always. Her movie are fun so much fun to watch. God Bless . all of you looks Awesome.xo

[WeeeWriter]

Melissa is such a bright beacon of wonderfulness (not sure if wonderfulness is a true word but I'm using it anyway lol)

[AdamUnutoa-xfxs]

Why can't I find the scene without all the commentary?

[rashedasmith]

Saw this movie on preview night. This was an awesome scene, I love Melissa McCarthy!!!!

[LaSheraMichelle]

My fav part of the movie! Love her! ❤️

[KitKat-jkpl]

This was my favorite part of the movie!😀💚😍😂

[BrotherCam]

2:48 Oh yes, my favorite part of the movie 😂🤤 Just that single second

[dianegonzalez]

Always funny great direction & narration

[zeldasmith]

His voice is irritating.
The movie is good. Melissa is pure gold.

[joyamen]

now! IVE NEVER SEEN THE WORM REVERSED!! SHE DID IT ON HER BACK????! I can do the worm but on front. Its crazy cool lookin on the back hahahalmaoo

[tombstoneharrystudios]

Ben Falcone...not only the director, he’s also her husband 😂

[erinokay]

I mean I still think it's weird her name isnt sookie.

[LetsBeClear]

3:00 clickbait title —- but great clip anyway

[fredfrond]

Melisa is the modern female Jack Black.