Go FLOTUS, It's Your Birthday: Michelle Obama's Best Dance Moves

Updated on Jan 17, 2015 at 3:24 PM

Saturday marks Michelle Obama's 51st birthday! In addition to her unwavering charm and impeccable sense of style, the FLOTUS also happens to be a pretty great dancer — and best of all, she doesn't shy away from showing off her funny, fancy moves during her many appearances. Whether she's busting out the Dougie with a group of students while promoting her Let's Move campaign or celebrating "the history of mom dancing" with Jimmy Fallon, Michelle always seems up for a good time — and always for a good cause. In honor of Michelle's big day, we've put some of her best dance moves in GIF form. Keep reading to see how the first lady gets down!

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The "Sprinkler"

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The "Hands in the Air Like You Just Don't Care"

The "Tease and Twirl"

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The "Shimmy Shimmy Shake"

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The "Invisible Jump Rope"

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The "Dougie"

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The "Jay Z"

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The "Beyoncé"

The "Whatever This Is Called"

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The "Raise the Roof"

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The "Bounce It Out"

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Go FLOTUS, It's Your Birthday: Michelle Obama's Best Dance Moves

The "Sprinkler"

The "Hands in the Air Like You Just Don't Care"

The "Tease and Twirl"

The "Shimmy Shimmy Shake"

The "Invisible Jump Rope"

The "Dougie"

The "Jay Z"

The "Beyoncé"

The "Whatever This Is Called"

The "Raise the Roof"

The "Bounce It Out"

The "Get Down With Your Bad Self"

The "Turnip For What"

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