Dance Movies to Curl Up to this Holiday Season
During the vacation season, Movie Nights are a staple. With colder temperatures and restricted daylight, they’re a approach to maintain your ft tapping whereas exposing your loved ones to totally different genres of dance and music. At Nan’s School of Dance in Raleigh, we are able to’t assist however twirl, leap and cheer for the next dance films!
Leap!
Set within the late 1800s in France, this animated movie follows a younger orphan woman who discovers a ardour for ballet. Taking an opportunity to audition for the world-renowned faculty of the Paris Opera Ballet, the principle character (Felicie) embraces the concept that with laborious work, follow and willpower, you are able to do something!
Singin’ within the Rain
A throwback, for positive, this musical masterpiece takes place in Nineteen Twenties Hollywood. With a number of the most iconic dance scenes within the movie business, the romantic musical comedy choreographed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen is one thing the entire household can take pleasure in. After watching this gem, we problem you to not dance within the rain the following time a storm comes via the Raleigh space.
West Side Story (1961) Remake (2021)
Based on the advanced relationship between two rival New York gangs within the mid-Nineteen Fifties, this film’s plot turns into vastly sophisticated when two opposing members fall in love. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, “West Side Story” is a romantic drama with a legendary musical rating and avenue battle turned dance-off. Interested in an much more trendy twist? Take a have a look at the 2021 remake of the movie starring Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler. While nice films, know that each are finest suited to youngsters 12+.
Happy Feet 1 (and a pair of)
Everybody wants a “heart song,” and Mumble (an emperor penguin) isn’t any totally different. While the remainder of his colony of penguins depends on their distinctive voices, Mumble expresses himself via faucet dancing. With musical renditions from artists like Prince and Stevie Wonder, this eco-friendly cartoon movie could have you and your loved ones dancing round the lounge. If you take pleasure in Happy Feet, be sure that to look at Happy Feet Two — you gained’t be dissatisfied!
An American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight
The eighth movie within the American Girls sequence, this film revolves round Isabelle Palmer, an aspiring dancer and designer. Living within the shadow of her “perfect” older sister, Isabelle can’t assist however really feel misplaced at her prestigious performing arts faculty. However, with the assistance of a well-known ballerina, Isabelle finds her personal approach to shine.
Other Honorable Mentions
There are many different notable dance films on the market, however we wished to create a listing that was 100% family-friendly regardless of the age. However, if you’re in search of one thing to look at together with your older dancers, think about these honorable mentions:
- Footloose
- Another Cinderella Story
- Fame
- Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo
- Beat Street
Interested in Dance Classes?
At Nan’s School of Dance, we intention to offer top-quality instruction at a aggressive value. We encourage our college students to succeed in technical proficiency of their favourite dance type and construct self-discipline, poise, and shallowness. We provide instruction in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acro, and Pre-Dance, in any respect ranges.
We love having new members in our dance courses and can assist get your youngster acclimated to our dance faculty to make them really feel proper at house. When your youngster attends Nan’s School of Dance, they are going to grow to be part of our dance household and share in our love for dance!
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