We’re gearing up excitedly here at the Peccadillo office for the release of the powerful and emotional, TEST which is out now On-Demand and from July 28th on DVD. The film, directed by Chris Mason Johnson, features many beautifully filmed and electrifying contemporary dance sequences, so we thought it only fitting that we present to you a list of the top 10 best dance films to watch in readiness. So put on those dancing shoes, grab your leotard and get watching.
N.B Peccadillo Pictures is not responsible for any injury or damage to property whilst enjoying these films…
Our intern, Priscilla put this great list together – so what do you think on the selection?
10. Flashdance (1983)
Flashdance is memorable purely for its explosive and fast-paced dance sequences performed in part by The L Word’s Jennifer Beal to upbeat synth pop music by Giorgio Moroder. Although it is well known that the dance scenes including the climatic audition sequence were controversially performed mostly by uncredited doubles like French dancer Marine Jahan and even a male break-dancer called ‘Crazy Legs’.
9. Step Up (2006)
Step Up is a dance musical that tells the rather formulaic story of a troublesome teen Tyler Gage ( a macho Channing Tatum) from the Baltimore slums who redeems himself through his dancing abilities. Plot aside Tatum can really dance, and he pops and locks and handles complex street dance choreography from director Ann Fletcher with flair and ease.