Who would have thought we’d see Claudette Wallace dancing—even to her favorite song?
Episode 10 of Dexter: Resurrection delivered plenty of shocking and emotional moments, but one scene in particular completely caught fans off guard. It wasn’t tied directly to the finale’s main plot, but it became one of the most talked-about highlights of the episode—a rare, lighthearted moment that gave viewers a new perspective on Detective Claudette Wallace.
Throughout the season, Wallace has been portrayed as the no-nonsense NYPD detective: strict, serious, and laser-focused on her work. She rarely cracks a smile, never lets her guard down, and always projects authority. But at Leon Prater’s lavish NYPD fundraiser gala, viewers got to see an entirely different side of her.
As the event wound down—and just as Dexter was secretly eliminating Prater in his penthouse vault upstairs—Claudette told her colleague Melvin Oliva that she was heading home. But before stepping out, she was stopped in her tracks when the DJ started playing a familiar tune: “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees. Fans immediately recognized the song as the one she’s been quietly listening to on her headphones since the very first episode.
What happened next stunned audiences. Claudette let go of her trademark restraint, stepped onto the dance floor, and began dancing with a freedom and joy no one expected. Her moves were genuinely impressive. Soon, she pulled Melvin Oliva in to join her, and the two delivered a fun, energetic but also awkward dance sequence that reminded fans that Wallace is more than just a stern detective. Beneath her tough exterior, she has a fun-loving side waiting for the right moment—and the right song—to shine.
Unfortunately, her dance was cut short when Dexter triggered the alarm that would expose Leon Prater’s true nature to the gala’s guests and, soon after, the entire world. Even so, the brief scene gave fans a delightful surprise before the finale’s darker revelations took over. And moments later, Claudette was rewarded in a different way—finally uncovering the name of the New York Ripper, a case she had pursued for over two decades.
Behind the scenes, this memorable dance wasn’t improvised. Actors Kadia Saraf (Claudette Wallace) and Dominic Fumusa (Melvin Oliva) rehearsed extensively before filming in June, working closely with choreographers to perfect their moves. Thanks to the official Dexter Instagram account, fans even got a glimpse of the rehearsal process through exclusive behind-the-scenes videos.
Watch the rehearsal clips below and relive Claudette’s unforgettable dance moment from Dexter: Resurrection Episode 10!
Dominic Fumusa Dance Rehearshal
While some viewers might have found this scene a little out of place—or even cringe—it actually served an important purpose. It highlighted a fresh dynamic between the two colleagues, giving us a glimpse into how their relationship could evolve moving forward.
What makes it even more compelling is that the fallout isn’t limited to Leon Prater’s crumbling world; the investigation itself has already hit a major roadblock, leaving the team with fewer leads on the elusive New York Ripper case.