THEME EXPLORATION

ballroom dancing

7 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
How to Dance
How to Dance
1953 · Jack Kinney
Happy Feet Two
Happy Feet Two
2011 · George Miller
Balls to the Wall
Balls to the Wall
2011 · Penelope Spheeris
Give Me Five
Give Me Five
1980 · Pasquale Festa Campanile
Go Go Tales
Go Go Tales
2008 · Abel Ferrara
Strictly Ballroom
Strictly Ballroom
1992 · Baz Luhrmann
The Whoopee Party
The Whoopee Party
1932 · Wilfred Jackson
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Emile Ardolino United States

Directed 'Dirty Dancing' (1987), the iconic film that made ballroom and Latin dance central to its romantic narrative and cultural impact.

 Baz Luhrmann Australia

Created 'Strictly Ballroom' (1992), a visually exuberant exploration of competitive ballroom dancing as metaphor for individuality and passion.