Vikings Celebrate Turnover W/ ‘High School Musical’ Dance, Efron & Hudgens Approve newsthirst.

The Minnesota Vikings’ defense certainly had their heads in the game on Sunday … and they proved that with how they celebrated a big turnover — by doing a “High School Musical” dance!!

The guys broke out the jig during the first quarter of the Vikes’ 27-25 victory over the Green Bay Packers … when Jerry Tillery forced Josh Jacobs to cough up the ball, which Camryn Bynum recovered.

After the change of possession, the D gathered near the end zone and showed off their rehearsed choreography from the 2006 Disney movie’s classic banger, “We’re All In This Together.”

Actress Vanessa Hudgens — who starred as Gabriella Montez in the popular movie series — got wind of the gesture … and praised the Vikings for pulling it off.

The Vikings also got approval from Troy Bolton himself — Zac Efron — who said the athletes “nailed it.”

The Minnesota stars clearly put a serious effort into it all … as they shared rehearsal footage leading up to the moment.

Bynum — who has three interceptions and two fumble recoveries this season — previously told TMZ Sports he had several celebrations in the chamber … and so far, he’s done the handshake from “Parent Trap”, “White Chicks” dance battle and a tribute to Olympic breaker Raygun.