Tap dance has been a popular form of dance for over a century, and has been featured in many memorable movies. Here are our top 10 picks for the best tap dance movies of all time:
- 42nd Street (1933) - This classic musical film features some of the most iconic tap dance routines of all time, including the opening number "42nd Street."
- Singin' in the Rain (1952) - This beloved musical film stars Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds and features the famous "Singin' in the Rain" tap dance routine.
- White Christmas (1954) - This holiday classic features the song and dance duo of Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye performing a memorable tap dance routine to the title song.
- A Chorus Line (1985) - This film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical features a number of tap dance routines, including the opening number "I Hope I Get It."
- Tap (1989) - This film stars Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr. and showcases their incredible tap dance skills in a number of routines.
- Chicago (2002) - This critically acclaimed musical film features a number of tap dance routines, including the opening number "All That Jazz."
- Hairspray (2007) - This musical film adaptation of the hit Broadway show features a number of tap dance routines, including the energetic "Good Morning Baltimore."
- La La Land (2016) - This modern musical film features a tap dance routine in the opening number "Another Day of Sun."
- Hamilton (2020) - This filmed version of the hit Broadway musical features a number of tap dance routines, including the opening number "Alexander Hamilton."
- West Side Story (2021) - This recent film adaptation of the classic musical features a number of tap dance routines, including the opening number "Prologue."
These are just a few of our favorite tap dance movies. What are yours? Let us know in the comments below!
