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10 Best Movie Dance Scenes Part 2

Get the popcorn ready, we are heading to Hollywood again! Here are 10 more movie dance scenes that we can’t stop watching.

Ann Reinking in "All That Jazz." © 20th Century Fox.
Ann Reinking in “All That Jazz.” © 20th Century Fox.

RED SPARROW – Overture

The beautiful, Isabella Boylston, from American Ballet Theatre, body doubles for Jennifer Lawrence in this thriller and gives the audience all the prestige and drama of Russian ballet.

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THE WIZ – Everybody Rejoice

Oh what a finale! With Diana Ross starring as Dorothy, the Everybody Rejoice number is the perfect celebration and makes you want to dance right alongside them.

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WEST SIDE STORY – Cool

Jerome Robbins’ choreography continues to shine in Cool, highlighting all the pizzazz and electrifying moments that make West Side Story!

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NAPOLEAN DYNAMITE – Canned Heat

Love it or hate it, you have to admit that this scene from Napoleon Dynamite is noteworthy. Are we going to pretend we didn’t all dress up and attempt to learn this?

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THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW – Time Warp

This film is a cult classic for a reason and this scene is no different. Jump off the couch and get to dancing, because we certainly can’t stop.

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THE TURNING POINTE – Romeo & Juliet

It would be a crime not to include this scene from The Turning Point. Mikhail Baryshnikov and Leslie Browne dancing this pas de deux from Romeo & Juliet is a must-see!

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ALL THAT JAZZ – There’ll Be Some Changes Made

Watch Ann Reinking’s fan-favorite performance in Bob Fosse’s semi-autobiographical film, All That Jazz! This dance is as stunning as ever and still gives us chills.

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DEVDAS – Dola Re Dola

This scene from Devdas is everything that makes Bollywood beautiful and exciting! Added bonus, you get to watch two of the biggest stars of that time, Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai.

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HAIL, CAESAR! – No Dames

An ode to the glamour of Hollywood, No Dames, is that perfect feel-good number you can watch over and over again.

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WHITE CHICKS – Dance-Off

This was a hotly debated submission, but what is more classic than an early 2000’s dance-off scene? Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy!

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P.S. Comment below with your favorite movie dance scene!

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