Top 20 Best Tango Dance Scenes in Movies

foreign welcome to miss Mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the top 20 tango dance scenes in movies [Applause] [Music] for this list we'll be looking at the best cinematic Renditions of the sultry South American Dance featuring couples or groups the only Criterion it has to be a Tango which intimate dance scenes give you Goosebumps be sure to let us know in the comments below number 20 Tango Maureen rent Mark and Joanne aren't exactly the best of friends but they do have one thing in common Maureen honey I know this act it's called the Tango Mooring she's Mark's ex and Joanne's current girlfriend but she has a tough time staying faithful to anyone in this cathartic dance the two connected over their shared trouble when Joanne drops Mark and he hits his head he has a vision of a room full of dances including Maureen bouncing from one partner to another [Music] so you think I might as well dance a Tango to hell at least I'll have Tangled at all the whole thing is passionate and truly gorgeous from a dance and narrative standpoint by the end mark feels like he's gotten a weight off his chest [Music] yeah Joanne's problems meanwhile are just starting but at least the number was fun number 19 Waltz for Ava and Che Evita one of the most beloved but controversial figures in Argentina's history Ava peron's life was short and tumultuous throughout this musical biopic she's followed by a narrator Che who initially plays a more antagonistic role trying to convince the audience that she wasn't a genuine hero how can you claim you're our savior when those who oppose you are stepped down or cut up or simply in this unique version of a Tango Waltz the two Spa over perron's role as a political figure how can one person like me say alter the time-honored way the game is played part Dance Part argument the scene makes it clear that ultimately both of their hearts are in the right place you can also see how magnetic their relationship is through their movement since they can't stay away from each other for too long it's compelling stuff to put it mildly number 18. unlikely Partners easy virtue marrying a wealthy Englishman and living on a lavish estate might sound like a fantasy to some instead Larita finds herself bored and lonely as her husband John draws away from her and her mother-in-law is rude and condescending please dance with me [Music] the only person she connects with is John's father Jim in his climactic scene Jon snubs Lorita at a soiree but Jim steps in to take his place [Music] foreign an intimate Tango in front of everyone including the rest of the family the chemistry between them is obvious and they don't care who notices needless to say our eyes are glued to the screen [Music] marvelous number 17 Liber Tango the tango lesson when you find yourself dissatisfied with life a tango lesson might be just the thing to snap you out of it [Music] after Sally Witnesses Pablo dancing she can't stop thinking about the Tango or him she convinces him to teach her which leads to a series of gorgeous intense dance scenes their number on a foggy night might be the most romantic one [Music] with multiple partners is definitely the most creative and unique thank you [Music] each step feels deeply intentional and they come together seamlessly to tell a story that's as captivating as they come Pablo Veron is one of the most celebrated tango dancers in the world and this is proof of why [Music] number 16 introducing the Tango The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle there's no more iconic dancing Duo than Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers this was one of the last films they made together so by this point the two could probably synchronize their moves in their sleep all right based on the real lives of a star dancing couple of the silent film era this scene in particular gives Astaire and Rogers plenty of opportunity to show off their legendary Harmony in it they demonstrate the Tango for an audience in Europe while getting a chance to put their own unique spin on the Innovative dance yeah we expect a lot from such pros and they find a way to blow us out of the water with the utmost Elegance at every turn number 15 opening credits the world's greatest lover in the early 20th century Rudolph Valentino was one of the hottest stars of the Silver Screen determined to create a headliner of their own to rival him rainbow Studios holds a contest to find the next World's Greatest lover in this film [Music] thank you the unlikely FrontRunner is Rudy Hickman played by the incomparable comedic genius Gene Wilder in a dream sequence during the opening credits of the film Wilder performs a parody of a famous Tango scene starring the real Valentino [Music] although the dance is usually known for being sensuous and romantic Wilder proves that in the right hands it can also be hilarious [Music] number 14 Tango Ballard Mack the Knife makith might be a liar and a criminal but he's also irresistibly Charming thank you in this scene he and his former lover reminisce about their time together via Tango in Exquisite fashion while other Duos dance around them Raul Julia had already mastered the role of Mack a decade earlier delivering a Tony nominated turn in the stage musical the three Penny Opera on Broadway this dance is proof that he never lost his touch oh happy time and now it's all gone by until we collect each other after all it's the epitome of what Tango should be intimate sensual and a little dangerous our only complaint has to be that it doesn't last nearly long enough it looked like soon I might be taking care of her did you suppose that it was all my private plan you left me flat number 13. La cumparsita Some Like It's Hot after seeing a murder unfold Joe and Jerry are on the Run dressing up in drag to conceal their identities they become part of a band composed of women that's headed out of town the only thing is that Jerry ends up really committing posing as Daphne he catches the eye of a rich man named Osgood who's determined to win over the New Girl in Town let's go there blindfold the auction tangle to Dawn he knows what you're dynamite you're a pretty hot little firecracker yourself when he and Osgood go out dancing they end up tangoing all night by the way hours of the morning Jerry actually seems to be enjoying himself Daphne you're leading again sorry [Music] with minimal dialogue the scene relies on actors Jack Lemmon and Joey Brown's incredible physical comedy it's more than delivers drawing Us in from start to finish [Music] prison Tango Tango Libra Tango is freedom it's right there in this 2012 movies title as Tango spreads through the prison it provides those inside with an outlet for creativity and self-expression [Music] [Applause] in a way it provides the inmates with a sweet taste of Freedom as two men demonstrate the moves their only music is the clapping and stomping of their fellow inmates but really that's all we need [Music] [Applause] by the end even the more skeptical onlookers find themselves captivated by the Tango it goes without saying but we're right there with them [Applause] number 11 silent Tango The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse it's amazing how much feeling can be conveyed with no dialogue starring Rudolf Valentino this scene has become an iconic early example of Tango on film remember that brilliant Gene Wilder parody when a woman's partner refuses to let him interrupt Valentino's character Julio punches the man everyone is shocked for a moment then the band goes right on playing Julio and the woman played by Beatrice Dominguez proceed to perform a sultry Tango that ends in a well-deserved Round of Applause [Music] we doubt any other dance would have quite the same effect [Music] thank you number 10 Tango with intensity love and dance in another scene containing no dialogue at all the focus is entirely on the sound [Music] here each thing we hear has a purpose from steps as they touch the hardwood to the music itself on the whole the auditory elements combine accentuating the numbers Shear intensity [Music] not just that we're directed to the drama and fluidity of the dancers strikingly precise movements and there's not a whole lot like it every eye in the room is glued to the two performers although this polish movie is filled with striking and memorable dance sequences this Tango is the ultimate showstopper [Music] number nine a disarming Dance Mr and Mrs Smith the Tango is pretty intense under normal circumstances now imagine that you're dancing while your partner might be trying to kill you the fictional story purposes of course satisfying not for years thank you now that Mr and Mrs Smith's secret has been revealed and each knows the other is a contract killer the targets are on their own backs as they dance the animosity begins to come out along with a collection of hidden weapons I have a theory newly formed I'm breathless to hear it you killed us [Music] like a job something to be weak on planned and executed yet obviously trying to hide the fact that they still have feelings for each other too the result is deeply engrossing what do you care if I was just a cover most of you were just a cover wasn't it wasn't I it's clear this is exactly the passion they need to channel into their marriage to work things out number eight creepy and kooky Tango Adams Family Values the atoms is have a knack for creating memorable dance scenes although Gomez and Morticia clearly likes to mix things up we have to assume the Tango is one of their favorites it's certainly one of ours [Music] naturally sensual and filled with intensity it's practically made for these two passionate and devoted lovers from knife throwing to setting the floor on fire their magnetic performance is half dance half Stage Show thank you [Music] no wonder their finale brings the house down as usual Mr and Mrs Adams are relationship goals and did you notice what tune they're tangoing to foreign [Music] of a woman Frank went blind after an incident with some grenades and he's trying to process that but he's still able to dance and charm the heck out of anyone with his Stellar moves as he teaches this nervous young woman's Tango his young companion Charlie looks on and hopefully learns a thing or two this routine would be impressive no matter who was performing it but tangoing blind takes some serious skill [Music] the level of technical prowess as well as the energy and emotion emanating from the scene is next level it arguably marks the beginning of Frank's realization that life still holds some Pleasures for him [Music] number six Tango for the winner Freda her life is filled with passion for men for women for art and for her music [Music] in a dim and Smoky bar a political argument heats up between David and Diego so the beautiful Tina diffuses the tension with a challenge Basta whoever takes the biggest Swig can dance with me not to be outdone by the men Freda proves she's easily a match for them in drinking and in dancing Her antenna's Moves become gradually faster and more fervent culminating in a kiss that brings Applause from the whole crowd and all of us watching [Music] [Applause] [Music] we can't help but wonder what Frida's partner Diego is thinking throughout this sexy display [Music] number five after hours lesson shall we dance although dance lessons begin as a pretense for John to spend time with a woman who caught his eye they soon spark something inside him that he didn't know was there foreign [Music] there is no romance between these two characters but you'd never know it watching them dance as Paulina teaches Jon to loosen up and dance with fluidity they both pour their hearts into the moves [Music] set to a modern soundtrack the scene reminds us that Tango is both traditional and contemporary and it has the ability to reignite passion in a life that seems to have none left oh [Music] number four La cumparsita Tango that seems to be a pattern of movie characters who are struggling using dance especially Tango to bring excitement back into their lives [Music] this is the case with Mario a stage director who uses his musical about Tango to ReDiscover himself after the end of a turbulent relationship fortunately he's surrounded by incredible dancers who can easily distract him from his real life problems [Music] in this scene the onstage audience is captivated never taking their eyes off the dancers the performance becomes more and more complex and showy and the backdrop of the sunset seems to represent the fiery nature of the dance [Music] [Applause] number three El tango de Roxanne Moulin Rouge set to a dramatized version of a modern pop song This Dance tells a story within a story you don't care if it's wrong or if it is Christian's true love sateen is a courtesan and she must appease the wealthy Duke but as the song reveals the jealousy drives Christian mad as he obsesses over what is happening behind closed doors the dancers act out the reality of love with a woman of the night oh [Music] she bounces from partner to partner and the scene devolves into pandemonium with the woman seemingly meeting a tragic end it's loud and chaotic just like the emotions of its main characters of course that's precisely what makes it a Tango to remember [Music] two detention Tango Take the Lead when Antonio Banderas Tangos people take notice even these high schoolers who are stuck in detention [Music] foreign [Music] School basement and with the help of his partner Morgan his character Pierre delivers a Tango that's so steamy we don't even have words to describe it it leaves his audience speechless [Music] Against All Odds it convinces them to take ballroom dancing seriously and one need only watch the routine once to understand why needless to say if Banderas showed up and offered to teach us to tango like that the answer would be a resounding yes [Music] before we unveil our top pick here are a few honorable mentions the final dance assassination Tango the Allure of the Tango can touch even the heart of a hitman [Music] dancing with Mina Dracula dead and Loving It it turns out Dracula has moves they're loving it [Music] James Bond Tango Never Say Never Again who said spies don't know how to have a good time did you know that your brother was working for Largo that's impossible Jack is in the U.S Air Force that's precisely Why Live will used him masquerade Tango Step Up 3D this sexy group dance is worth crushing a party for [Music] you undercover routine True Lies an effective distraction during a covert operation [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 Cell Block Tango Chicago he had it coming that's the motto of the six merry murderousses as each tells the story of how she ended up behind bars from a woman who couldn't stand her husband's gum popping anymore to another who caught her man getting Intimates with her sister their stories are sordid seeing them illustrate their respective situations through Tango though is wildly engrossing [Music] in a musical filled with memorable numbers the song and dance here finds a way to stand out indeed the Cell Block Tango is incredibly catchy and the rough even angry movements set the tone for the scene perfectly it's both clever and fierce just like the women at its core do you agree with our picks check out this other recent clip from Ms Mojo and be sure to subscribe and ring the 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Length: 26min 59sec (1619 seconds)

Published: Sun Jul 23 2023