Swing Dance Movies

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Which 1941 musical film features the iconic song "Chattanooga Choo Choo" and showcases swing dance moves?

  1. Swing Time

  2. The Wizard of Oz

  3. Sun Valley Serenade

  4. Gone with the Wind


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sun Valley Serenade, released in 1941, is known for its energetic swing dance sequences and the popular song "Chattanooga Choo Choo" performed by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.

In the 1944 film "Cover Girl," which actress plays a dancer who falls in love with a nightclub owner?

  1. Rita Hayworth

  2. Ginger Rogers

  3. Judy Garland

  4. Bette Davis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rita Hayworth stars in "Cover Girl" as Rusty Parker, a dancer who captures the attention of nightclub owner Danny McGuire (Gene Kelly).

Which 1952 musical film features Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers performing an unforgettable swing dance routine to the song "Swinging on a Star"?

  1. The Band Wagon

  2. Singin' in the Rain

  3. Top Hat

  4. Swing Time


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In "The Band Wagon," Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers deliver a mesmerizing swing dance performance to the tune of "Swinging on a Star".

The 1978 film "The Buddy Holly Story" tells the life story of which legendary rock and roll musician?

  1. Elvis Presley

  2. Buddy Holly

  3. Chuck Berry

  4. Little Richard


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"The Buddy Holly Story" chronicles the life and career of Buddy Holly, a pioneering rock and roll musician known for his energetic performances and catchy songs.

Which 1980s film features a young woman who travels back in time and meets her parents as teenagers during the swing dance era?

  1. Back to the Future

  2. Peggy Sue Got Married

  3. Footloose

  4. Dirty Dancing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In "Peggy Sue Got Married," Kathleen Turner plays Peggy Sue, who finds herself transported back to her high school days in the 1950s, where she experiences swing dance parties and teenage romance.

The 1996 film "Swingers" follows the lives of a group of friends in Los Angeles as they navigate the swing dance scene.

  1. Pulp Fiction

  2. Reservoir Dogs

  3. Swingers

  4. Good Will Hunting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

"Swingers" captures the essence of the 1990s swing dance revival and features memorable performances by Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn.

In the 2000 film "Billy Elliot," a young boy from a mining town in northern England discovers his passion for ballet.

  1. Billy Elliot

  2. The Full Monty

  3. Brassed Off

  4. Trainspotting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Billy Elliot" tells the story of Billy, a young boy who overcomes societal expectations and pursues his dream of becoming a ballet dancer.

Which 2001 film features a swing dance competition between two rival dance schools?

  1. Moulin Rouge!

  2. Chicago

  3. Save the Last Dance

  4. Strictly Ballroom


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In "Save the Last Dance," Julia Stiles plays Sara, a ballet dancer who moves to a new town and discovers her passion for hip-hop dance.

The 2004 film "Shall We Dance" follows the story of a middle-aged lawyer who takes up ballroom dancing lessons.

  1. Shall We Dance

  2. Take the Lead

  3. Mad Hot Ballroom

  4. Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Shall We Dance" stars Richard Gere as John Clark, a lawyer who finds new meaning in life through ballroom dancing.

Which 2006 film features a group of young dancers from New York City who travel to Cuba to compete in a dance competition?

  1. Step Up

  2. Take the Lead

  3. Honey

  4. Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights" follows the story of Katey Miller (Romola Garai), a young American woman who travels to Cuba in 1958 and falls in love with a local dance instructor.

The 2011 film "Swinging with the Finkels" tells the story of a married couple who rediscover their passion for swing dancing.

  1. Swinging with the Finkels

  2. The Artist

  3. Midnight in Paris

  4. Hugo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Swinging with the Finkels" stars Martin Freeman and Mandy Patinkin as a couple who reconnect through their shared love of swing dancing.

Which 2014 film features a young woman who travels to New York City to pursue her dream of becoming a professional dancer?

  1. Step Up: All In

  2. Beyond the Lights

  3. Center Stage: On Pointe

  4. High Strung


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Step Up: All In" brings together dancers from previous "Step Up" films for a final showdown in Las Vegas.

The 2016 film "La La Land" tells the story of a jazz pianist and an aspiring actress who fall in love in Los Angeles.

  1. La La Land

  2. Moonlight

  3. Manchester by the Sea

  4. Arrival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"La La Land" is a modern musical that pays homage to classic Hollywood musicals and features stunning dance sequences.

Which 2017 film features a group of young dancers from a disadvantaged neighborhood who compete in a national dance competition?

  1. The Greatest Showman

  2. Step Up: High Water

  3. Breakthrough

  4. The Big Sick


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"Step Up: High Water" is a television series that follows a group of young dancers from Atlanta as they pursue their dreams of success.

The 2021 film "In the Heights" tells the story of a bodega owner in Washington Heights who dreams of a better life.

  1. In the Heights

  2. West Side Story

  3. Tick, Tick... Boom!

  4. Dear Evan Hansen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"In the Heights" is a musical film that celebrates the vibrant Latino community of Washington Heights in New York City.

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