Dancing is the oldest form of self-expression. And in the best films about dancing, the characters express themselves very beautifully. The list of the best films is compiled according to the rating of paintings on the Kinopoisk website and user reviews. The top 10 includes films of different dance styles (from break to ballet) and genres (from comedy to thriller).
10. The last dance is behind me (2001)
Rating - 7.2
The story of the girl Sarah, who dreamed of becoming a ballerina, opens the list of the best modern films about dancing. However, having moved to her father in Chicago and ended up in a school where the majority are black students, she realized that her ballet pas were not successful at local parties. Sarah's classmate, Derek, teaches her the wisdom of hip-hop and in the classroom the student falls in love with the teacher. Teens will surely like the picture, it has many beautiful movements, bright young heroes and interesting musical compositions.
9. Street dancing (2004)
Rating - 7.3
The weak plot of this youth musical drama does not distract attention from the main thing - just hurricane contemporary street dances. Incendiary music, excellent choreography, charismatic dancers, and the energy from the screen just rolls over.
8. Step Forward 2 (2008)
Rating - 7.3
The sequel to "Step Forward", which is in the fifth place. Since childhood, Andy, a girl in love with dance, has to make a difficult choice between friends and classes at the Maryland School of Art. And she has long dreamed of winning the underground dance competition "Streets". Who will win in Andy's heart - an old friendship or a future career?
7. The Brotherhood of Dance (2007)
Rating - 7.4
The main character of this film is dance, and its rather rare variety is the African American step. And every step looks especially impressive in the group, and this is abundant in the film - groups of dancers compete with each other, participating in competitions. Impressed by the magnificent choreography, I somehow do not even want to pay attention to the stereotyped plot.
6. Burlesque (2010)
Rating - 7.5
The script of the film was specially created for Christina Aguilera, who for the first time in her life played the main role in the movie. Well, the result was very good - to transfer the workdays of a burlesque dancer to Christina, she managed to 100%. Especially with the support of Cher, who played the second most important role.
5. A step forward (2006)
Rating - 7.6
Youth musical drama in which the re-education of a bad guy (of course, young and handsome) takes place with the forces of love and, of course, dance! A simple plot is more than redeemed by an abundance of spectacular and vibrant choreographic numbers, as well as incendiary music.
4. Chicago (2002)
Rating - 7.7
The crime drama in which they dance and sing is an unexpected mixture, which, however, brought its creators 300 million dollars. The young artist Roxy all her life dreamed of standing flush with the star of the cabaret Velma, but her desire was fulfilled in an unexpected way - in the courtroom. The famous lawyer Billy Flynn (performed by Richard Gere) undertook to protect Roxy, however, in order to be released, the girl needs to attract the attention of the public. So, Velma and Roxy will have to compete for the attention of the audience on an unusual scene. Great shooting, the atmosphere of Chicago in the 30s, the star cast and, of course, songs and dances!
3. Hold the beat (2006)
Rating - 7.7
Third place in the list of best films about dancing went to a picture based on real events. A professional choreographer goes to work in one of the New York educational schools, where he teaches the art of dance to troubled teens. In the end, the choreographer managed to establish mutual understanding with the guys and create a new dance style with them - a mixture of classical ballroom dancing and movements from hip-hop.
2. The Black Swan (2010)
Rating - 7.7
Gloomy and fatal passions are hidden behind the angelic appearance of ballerinas in white tutus. Which of the two rivals will be the prima? Who is worthy to dance the role of the Black Swan? The psychological thriller with elements of mysticism, satire and drama, filmed by director Darren Aronofsky, is not least due to his popularity for the great game Natalie Portman. By the way, for the sake of filming in the film, the actress resumed ballet classes.
1. La La Land (2016)
Rating - 8.3
The first line in the dance charts is occupied by the musical about the starlet’s love (played by Emma Stone) serving coffee to celebrities in between auditions and the ambitious jazz musician (Ryan Gosling), who has to earn extra money in bars. The film has wonderful songs (which is worth City of stars performed by Gosling) and magnificent dance and music numbers. And let the characters not be astounded by the incredible acting, the main thing is that you believe in their relationship while watching La La Landa. The film literally revives the love of the audience for the forgotten genre.
