Top 10 Dance Scenes in 80s Movies

[Music] welcome to Maize Mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 dance scenes in 80s movies [Music] for this list we'll be looking at the most memorable choreographed sequences to emerge from what is arguably the greatest era of dance films what's your favorite dance scene from an 80s movie let us know in the comments number 10. score tonight Greece too while it doesn't quite live up to its predecessor Greece 2 has its fair share of notable song and dance numbers this new generation grooves its way into a fresh start at Rydell and sees out the year with a fun and spirited luau [Music] perhaps the most impressive routine sees the cast bring their remarkable dance talents to the bowling alley Where The Ensemble brilliantly combines the game with animated steps watching them take their shots and then fly into pirouette is amazing foreign [Music] but we're particularly bowled over by their moves during the instrumental dance break regardless of what you think about the movie This Is A striking scene and yes puns very much intended [Music] number 9. Xanadu Xanadu Xanadu flops so majorly that it in part inspired the launch of the golden raspberry Awards that's a shame it must be frustrating to waste your talents on things that don't really matter to you yeah I met a guy the other day told me I should take long lunch hours however one category we believe they wouldn't be eligible for is worst choreography after all this was a film helmed by Olivia Newton John and Gene Kelly and if you ask us that whenever you're away dance sequence is enough to earn the movie a little Redemption I feel the same still nothing's more quintessential of the era than the flashy titular number there's so much going on that it's hard to pick out just one moment everything from the exaggerated moves bold costumes and rollerblades really screams the 80s and down number eight opening credits do the right thing Spike Lee's opening credits are almost as memorable as his movies do the right thing takes place on a sizzling summer day in Brooklyn where racial tensions are at an all-time high [Music] the themes are prevalent from the first moment you see Rosie Perez dancing to fight the power Lee uses words like defiant angry and rhythmic to describe the intent behind the choreography and approach Public Enemy to create a song that suited this vibe [Music] the power fight the power fight the power additionally he shared that the 1963 movie musical bye-bye Birdie's opening title also inspired him Perez's moves are stylistic full of purpose and utterly hypnotic it certainly earns its place as a part of cinematic history number seven far from over staying alive if you're not yet feeling that 80s Nostalgia we got you [Music] the sequel to 1977's Saturday Night Fever reintroduces us to a former Disco King Tony Monero as he pursues his big break in the Dance World in this scene Tony steals the spotlight from the other auditionese while strutting his stuff to Frank Stallone's far from over [Music] it's an unbelievably energetic and athletic sequence with dances spinning leaping and flipping all over the place and Travolta's unparalleled talents leading the way seriously his hips have us locked in a trance from which we never want to be awakened miss something [Music] number six prove me wrong white Knights what's better than having one dance icon leading a movie two of them of course white Knights combined the unrivaled talent of ballet giant Mahal Baryshnikov and tap dancing Legend Gregory Hines [Music] the film follows two people from vastly different backgrounds who find Common Ground through their passion for dance this sequence encapsulates just that the pair move in perfect Unison but it's also clear that each brings a unique Flair and slightly different feel to the choreography [Music] collaborative effort with both using their opposing backgrounds to bring out the best in each other we just you know uh tried steps you know we banged into one another and and we just experimented with with uh with dance we don't need to tell you that the payoff was tremendous just watch for yourselves [Music] number five the audition Flash Dance remember when Alex dances to he's a dream early on in the film you know that iconic bit with the chair a job [Music] [Applause] the Innovative choreography goes so hard that we didn't think they could ever top it but then came Alex's audition and we were left feeling like we'd just been doused in water she sets herself apart from the other auditionese with an upbeat Jazzy routine to Irene Cara's What a Feeling thank you please it combines ballet Jazz contemporary steps and even a little break dancing is it any wonder that the panel loses its composure as the routine builds momentum [Music] this dance changed the face of musical movie history and became a pop culture phenomenon number four everyone gets Footloose Footloose for a movie set in a small town that's banned everything from ballroom swaying to toe tapping it was surprisingly hard to choose just one standout dancing [Music] no one does angry dancing quite like Ren and watching him teach Willard some moves was also pretty memorable still nothing beats the teen's excitement when they finally let loose at the prom [Music] everyone really brings it and each moment joyously euphoric you can imagine audiences back in 1984 jumping to their feet in packed theaters and grooving along [Music] [Applause] [Music] even the most reluctant of dancers can't help but be figuratively and literally moved by The Vibes in this scene everybody [Music] number three opening scene audition A Chorus Line there's no denying that A Chorus lines finale is a Singular Sensation and a thrilling combination [Music] every little step she takes one however we have to Spotlight the moment that started it all [Music] can drive the film opens the curtains on the grueling experience of auditioning for a Broadway show we watch countless hopefuls perform complex and intricate choreography in a bid to stand out from the crowd [Applause] their flexibility agility and stamina amaze us much today as they did when we first saw the movie if it were up to us we'd just get a bigger stage to accommodate all the talent [Music] every second is magnetic and utterly riveting and nothing says a five six seven eighties more number two fame fame foreign [Music] if you're anything like us you only need to hear the opening beats to this song and you're grabbing your leotard and leg warmers and heading out to the street this scene proves that you don't need slick and meticulous choreography to create an unforgettable and legendary dance moment [Applause] [Music] me indeed Irene Cara's iconic tune literally stops traffic as the students rush into the busy New York roads and move in whatever way the music compels them to apparently it took three days to shoot and they closed half of central Manhattan to get it done [Music] [Applause] [Music] yet it looks totally spontaneous feels electric and ooze is Fun the number practically defines this generation of dance genre and we have no doubt its Legacy will live forever before we unveil our top pick here are a few honorable mentions detention Dance The Breakfast Club who wants to recreate the Montage with us oh my God [Music] day o routine Beetlejuice it would be impossible to decline an invitation to this dinner party [Music] for a bunch all right banana [Music] hoofing it on the ceiling breaking two Electric Boogaloo this gravity-defying number is still astounding today it I thought it was a game Shake a Tail Feather The Blues Brothers just hearing this song makes us want to shake our tail feathers [Music] Twist and Shout Ferris Bueller's Day Off we all dreamed of ditching school and having our own Twist and Shout moment [Applause] [Music] before we continue be sure to subscribe to our Channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos you'll have the option to be notified for occasional videos or all of them if you're on your phone make sure you go into your settings and switch on notifications number one I've had the time of my life Dirty Dancing few dances from the 80s movie Stand Out as much as this show-stopping finale and no not just because of that famous lift choreographers Kenny Ortega and dorianna Sanchez combined several dance styles to create their signature dirty dancing moves the little Mambo thrown in a little Cuban motion thrown in sort of a conglomeration that's based on all the original Dancing of the early 60s the routine appears during the film's climax when baby finally comes into her own and shows everyone that she can really strut her stuff the fluidity and sensualness of the steps combined with Johnny and baby's fiery chemistry made this a Timeless moment beloved by Generations [Music] we're not embarrassed to admit that we've tried replicating their moves just point us to the nearest lake and we'll even give that lift a go [Applause] any volunteers to catch us do you agree with our picks check out this 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Length: 15min 54sec (954 seconds)

Published: Wed Oct 26 2022