Dance movies have been around since the inception of film: the best dance movies manage to make the audience care about the characters and the art of dance. From the can-can films on Nickelodeons, the exciting breakdancing movies that show street style moves, to the modern dance movies that fuse every style, the best dancing movies are only as good as the dancers that perform in them.
What are the greatest dance movies ever made? From classics like Dirty Dancing (1987) to more recent favorites like Magic Mike (2012), movies about dancing are always fun and inspiring to watch. These are the best dance movies as decided by you, whether you want to contribute your own list to include that ballet movie you love or you just want to vote up the super popular breakdance movie from last year, it's up to you. You can't have a great dance movie without a great soundtrack, so also check out our Greatest Soundtracks of All Time List.
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654221Dirty Dancing
Patrick Swayze, Jennifer GreyReleased: 1987
Directed by: Emile Ardolino
Dirty Dancing is a 1987 American romantic drama film. Written by Eleanor Bergstein and... more
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467205Footloose
Sarah Jessica Parker, Kevin BaconReleased: 1984
Directed by: Herbert Ross
Footloose is a 1984 American musical-drama directed by Herbert Ross. It tells the story of Ren... more3
494157Step Up
Channing Tatum, Jenna DewanReleased: 2006
Directed by: Anne Fletcher
Step Up is a 2006 American romantic dance film directed by Anne Fletcher starring Channing... more4
405149Singin' in the Rain
Debbie Reynolds, Gene KellyReleased: 1952
Directed by: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly
Singin' in the Rain is a 1952 American musical comedy film directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley... more5
33078Grease
John Travolta, Olivia Newton-JohnReleased: 1978
Directed by: Randal Kleiser
Grease is a 1978 American musical romantic comedy-drama film directed by Randal Kleiser and... more6
313127West Side Story
Natalie Wood, Rita MorenoReleased: 1961
Directed by: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
West Side Story is a 1961 American romantic musical drama film directed by Robert Wise and... more7
292121Save the Last Dance
Kerry Washington, Julia StilesReleased: 2001
Directed by: Thomas Carter
Save the Last Dance is a 2001 American film produced by MTV Films, directed by Thomas Carter... more8
318160Flashdance
Jennifer Beals, Lee VingReleased: 1983
Directed by: Adrian Lyne
Flashdance is a 1983 American romantic drama film directed by Adrian Lyne. It was the first... more9
343182Saturday Night Fever
John Travolta, Fran DrescherReleased: 1977
Directed by: John Badham
Saturday Night Fever is a 1977 American drama film directed by John Badham. It stars John... more10
388218Step Up 2: The Streets
Channing Tatum, Cassie VenturaReleased: 2008
Directed by: Jon M. Chu
Step Up 2: The Streets is a 2008 American dance film. It is the sequel to the 2006 film Step... more11
268118Bring It On
Kirsten Dunst, Eliza DushkuReleased: 2000
Directed by: Peyton Reed
Bring It On is a 2000 American teen comedy film that was directed by Peyton Reed and written... more12
247141Fame
Debbie Allen, Irene CaraReleased: 1980
Directed by: Alan Parker
Fame is a 1980 American musical film conceived and produced by David De Silva and directed by... more13
312158Step Up 3D
Sharni Vinson, Kathy NajimyReleased: 2010
Directed by: Jon M. Chu
Step Up 3D is a 2010 American 3D dance film written by Amy Andelson and Emily Meyer and... more14
241132Center Stage
Zoe Saldana, Amanda SchullReleased: 2000
Directed by: Nicholas Hytner
Center Stage is a 2000 American teen drama film, directed by Nicholas Hytner, about a group of... more15
241103Hairspray
John Travolta, Michelle PfeifferReleased: 2007
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Hairspray is a 2007 American musical romantic comedy film based on the 2002 Broadway musical... more16
226138Chicago
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lucy LiuReleased: 2002
Directed by: Rob Marshall
Chicago is a 2002 American musical comedy film adapted from the satirical stage musical of the... more17
211147Black Swan
Natalie Portman, Mila KunisReleased: 2010
Directed by: Darren Aronofsky
Black Swan is a 2010 American psychological thriller-horror film directed by Darren Aronofsky... more18
255150Mary Poppins
Julie Andrews, Dick Van DykeReleased: 1964
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
Mary Poppins is a 1964 American musical fantasy film directed by Robert Stevenson and produced... more19
185127Billy Elliot
Jamie Bell, Julie WaltersReleased: 2000
Directed by: Stephen Daldry
Billy Elliot is a 2000 British dance drama film written by Lee Hall and directed by Stephen... more20
19797Honey
Jessica Alba, Missy ElliottReleased: 2003
Directed by: Bille Woodruff
Honey is a 2003 dance film released by Universal Pictures. Featuring music produced by Rodney... more21
11565An American in Paris
Gene Kelly, Leslie CaronReleased: 1951
Directed by: Vincente Minnelli
An American in Paris is a 1951 American musical film inspired by the 1928 orchestral... more22
13985Take the Lead
Antonio Banderas, Jenna DewanReleased: 2006
Directed by: Liz Friedlander
Take the Lead is a 2006 musical drama film starring Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Alfre... more23
16785Burlesque
Christina Aguilera, Kristen BellReleased: 2010
Directed by: Steve Antin
Starring Cher and Christina Aquilera.Burlesque is a 2010 American backstage musical drama film directed by Steve Antin. A... more24
12643Step Up Revolution
Megan Boone, Ryan GuzmanReleased: 2012
Directed by: Scott Speer
Step Up Revolution is a 2012 American 3D dance film and the fourth installment in the Step Up... more25
193141Stomp the Yard
Chris Brown, Meagan GoodReleased: 2007
Directed by: Sylvain White
Stomp the Yard is a 2007 drama and dance film produced by Rainforest Films and released... more
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