Ballroom Dance Movies

Johnny Castle, played by Patrick Swayze, is the dance instructor at Kellerman's Mountain House who falls in love with Baby, played by Jennifer Grey.

Footloose, released in 1984, stars Kevin Bacon as Ren McCormack, a teenager who moves to a small town where dancing is forbidden and fights to change the rules.

Paul Barone, played by Richard Gere, is the ballroom dance teacher who helps John Clark, played by Richard Gere, rediscover his passion for life through dance.

Center Stage, released in 2000, stars Amanda Schull as Lara, a talented dancer who overcomes her deafness to pursue her dream of becoming a professional dancer.

Dancing on the Edge, set in 1930s London, follows the story of a group of dancers in the Royal Ballet as they navigate their personal and professional lives.

Strictly Ballroom, released in 1992, stars Paul Mercurio as Scott Hastings, a ballroom dancer who breaks away from traditional ballroom norms to create his own unique style.

Take the Lead, starring Antonio Banderas as Pierre Dulaine, follows the story of a professional dancer who teaches ballroom dance to troubled students at Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics.

Save the Last Dance, released in 2001, stars Julia Stiles as Ruby, a talented dancer who teams up with a professional dancer to overcome her lack of formal training and pursue her dream of becoming a professional dancer.

Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman as Nina Sayers, is set in the world of the New York City Ballet, where Nina and Lily compete for the lead role in "Swan Lake".

Step Up, released in 2006, stars Channing Tatum as Tyler Gage and Jenna Dewan as Nora Clark, two dancers from different worlds who come together to compete in a prestigious dance competition.

Whiplash, starring Miles Teller as Andrew Neiman, is set in the fictional Shaffer Conservatory, a prestigious music conservatory where Andrew pursues his dream of becoming a professional jazz drummer.

La La Land, starring Emma Stone as Mia Dolan and Ryan Gosling as Sebastian Wilder, follows the story of two aspiring artists who fall in love while pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles.

The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman as P.T. Barnum, follows the story of the creation of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, which was later known as The Greatest Show on Earth.

Feel the Beat, starring Sofia Carson as Eleanor, follows the story of a young woman who returns to her hometown to teach dance to a group of troubled students.

High Strung Free Dance, starring Juliet Doherty as Ruby and Harry Jarvis as Johnnie, follows the story of two dancers who join the Joffrey Ballet and face challenges as they pursue their dreams.