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#10: “Time After Time” “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion” (1997)
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Once you’ve graduated high school, you might start thinking about your reunion and what your former classmates will think of you a decade later. When unpopular slackers Romy and Michele hear about their ten-year reunion, they get a little desperate to make themselves look more accomplished than they really are. After a falling out, they learn to stop pretending to be something they’re not. When they end up in fabulous homemade dresses, doing a choreographed dance routine with an actual billionaire, it’s probably a safe bet that they made a major impression on the other attendees.
#9: Irish Dance “Titanic” (1997)
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This scene isn’t just fun to watch – it’s pivotal to the movie. Rose finds herself right at home among these rowdy third-class passengers. Despite her own initial hesitation, she discovers that she can hold her own with them on the dance floor. Now that she’s had a taste of this unfamiliar world, this scene is likely the moment she begins to consider abandoning her first-class lifestyle. Contrasted with the dull and quiet evening of brandy and cigars in the smoking room, the party below decks looks like a roaring good time.
#8: “Funk Soul Brother” “She’s All That” (1999)
If Usher is DJing, we know prom is going to rock. Somehow, he’s convinced his fellow students to learn an amazing synchronized dance just for the occasion. This quickly evolves into a dance-off. The boys show off their moves against the girls, with popular mean girl Taylor Vaughan leading the pack. It culminates in a choreographed line dance featuring some truly impressive style. The whole thing looks like something straight out of a nineties music video. The scene is a fast-paced, high-energy leadup to the emotional climax of the movie.
#7: Tango “The Mask of Zorro” (1998)
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Alejandro Murrieta has taken on the mantle of Zorro, the elusive defender of the common people of mid 19th century California. Now, he must infiltrate the property of Governor Don Rafael Montero to avenge his brother’s death and free the people enslaved in a gold mine. Along the way, he meets the governor’s beautiful adopted daughter Elena, who was secretly stolen from the first Zorro years ago. In this sultry scene, the two discover they have more in common than just their love of sword fighting. There’s obviously passion brewing between them, but will it be enough to turn her to his cause?
#6: “You Can Leave Your Hat On” “The Full Monty” (1997)
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A comedy about some regular joes trying to make it as male strippers might not sound that deep. But it actually takes a hard look at some serious issues like masculinity, body image, and finding your confidence again after going through hard times. The whole movie has built up to this scene. Despite one setback after another, the men finally get a chance to strut their stuff on stage in front of a screaming crowd of hundreds. The dance represents their strength in overcoming everything life has thrown at them, and it’s surprisingly empowering.
#5: “Ain't My Type of Hype” “House Party” (1990)
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Kid has escaped murderous jerks, the cops, and his angry father to make it to this party. So when two girls challenge him to a dance battle, he’s not about to back down. By this time, the party is already jumping, but everyone makes room for this spectacle. Kid’s first partner can’t cut it, but his best friend Play is quick to fill in. The movie features a style of music and dance that many viewers initially didn’t have much exposure to. Since then, it’s been recognized as an important part of cinema history, and there’s no doubt that this scene is a highlight.
#4: The Mamushka “The Addams Family” (1991)
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Gomez and Morticia know how to throw a party. When it’s time to celebrate the return of Gomez’s long-lost brother Fester, the whole Addams clan shows up. And to mark the occasion, they must dance the dance of brotherly love. Gomez doesn’t know that Fester is really an imposter - kind of. So how can Fester perform the dance? At this point, savvy viewers might begin to suspect that Fester is more of an Addams than he realizes. Of course, weirdos and oddballs of every shape and size are welcome at the Addams house, and everyone gets to dance.
#3: “You Never Can Tell” “Pulp Fiction” (1994)
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John Travolta has been known for his dancing since the seventies, but it might be surprising that one of his most memorable dance scenes is in a Quentin Tarantino crime movie. When Vincent takes his boss’s wife Mia out to a fifties-style diner, she ropes him into a twist contest. They each put their own spin on the old-school moves, and of course, they walk away with the trophy. Like the rest of the film, the scene is both funny and tense, as Vincent tries not to get too close to this beautiful, intriguing woman.
#2: “Sing, Sing, Sing” “Swing Kids” (1993)
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In 1930s Germany, these young men live to swing, and Peter will risk everything to keep doing it. This sequence highlights the contrast between the bright, colorful scenes inside the swing clubs and the dangerous and oppressive world outside them. The music is fast and loud, the dancers are pouring their hearts into it, and the energy is off the charts. Since Peter and his friend Thomas will eventually have conflict over Thomas’s growing loyalty to the Nazi party, it’s swinging moments like these that we latch onto so tightly. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. Opening Credits, “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery” (1997) This Sequence Tells Viewers Exactly What They’re in For “Men in Tights”, “Robin Hood: Men in Tights” (1993) It’s Always Helpful When People Explain What They Do via Song “Cuban Pete”, “The Mask” (1994) Stanley’s Dance Is So Hypnotic the Cops Can’t Help but Join In Dream Sequence, “The Big Lebowski” (1998) This Scene Gives Us a Deep Look Into the Dude’s Inner Psyche The Electric Slide, “The Best Man” (1999) A Group Dance That’s a Celebration of Friendship & True Love
#1: Paso Doble “Strictly Ballroom” (1992)
Dancing is Scott’s passion, and he wants to dance his own way. But everyone in his life is pressuring him to conform to the Dancing Federation’s strict rules. Then he meets Fran, who’s more open to Scott’s inventive, showy style. Their backstage dance at a competition is incredibly romantic and intimate [xref]. But it’s their final performance together that’s the true show stopper. Federation head Barry Fife is determined to stop them from upsetting the status quo with their original moves, even cutting off the music mid-performance. But the audience is so smitten with the pair that they clap along to help them finish the dance.
