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22 July 2021

10 Best Movie Dance Scenes Part 3

It’s time to turn to the silver screen once again! Here are 10 movie dance scenes we always have on repeat. 


Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta in “Grease” (1978) © Paramount Pictures.


THE GREATEST SHOWMAN – Ensemble

You can probably sing along to the award-winning soundtrack, but we need to take a moment to highlight the dancing in this scene and the incredible skill it takes to create something on this scale.

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MAO’S LAST DANCER – Don Quixote

Based on the life of ballet dancer, Li Cunxin, watch this famous Don Quixote variation come to life on the silver screen in Mao’s Last Dancer!

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SWEET CHARITY – The Rich Man’s Frug

Everyone needs the decadence and flare of Bob Fosse in their life. Transport yourself to the ’60s with Sweet Charity!

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YOU GOT SERVED – Opening Dance Battle

This dance battle is a celebration of all of the incredible ways the human body can move. Plus, who doesn’t love an early 2000’s dance movie?

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LA LA LAND – Someone In the Crowd

A colorful and energetic nod to old Hollywood that will have your feet tapping along the way!

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BLACK SWAN – Nightmare Dance

Who can’t relate to dancing through a Swan Lake nightmare? Delve into the drama and intensity of the ballet world with this psychological thriller!

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HAIRSPRAY – Run and Tell That

Hairspray always brings a smile to our faces and this dance scene shows the magic of musical theatre – from impeccable vocals to the technical footwork!

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GREASE – Born to Hand Jive

We think it’s safe to say everyone has tried the hand jive! This scene is guaranteed to get you up and dancing around the house.

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TAKE THE LEAD – Tango

If watching the tango doesn’t immediately give you all the feels then we can’t be friends… sorry we don’t make the rules!

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THE WHITE CROW – Rehearsal

Get a glimpse of the dedication and sweat that dancers give to their art form in The White Crow, a biographical film chronicling the life of ballet icon, Rudolf Nureyev.

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Read ‘Top 10 Ballet Movies You Need to Watch’
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