Ballroom Dance Movies

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In the 1987 romantic drama film "Dirty Dancing", what is the name of the dance instructor who teaches Baby the art of dance?

  1. Johnny Castle

  2. Robbie Gould

  3. Billy Kostecki

  4. Neil Kellerman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Johnny Castle, played by Patrick Swayze, is the dance instructor at Kellerman's Mountain House who falls in love with Baby, played by Jennifer Grey.

Which 1994 dance film features a young dancer named Kevin Bacon who dreams of becoming a professional dancer?

  1. Footloose

  2. Strictly Ballroom

  3. Dance with Me

  4. Save the Last Dance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Footloose, released in 1984, stars Kevin Bacon as Ren McCormack, a teenager who moves to a small town where dancing is forbidden and fights to change the rules.

In the 2004 romantic comedy "Shall We Dance?", what is the name of the ballroom dance teacher who inspires John Clark to pursue his passion for dance?

  1. Paul Barone

  2. Miss Mitzi

  3. Bobbie Clark

  4. Chic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paul Barone, played by Richard Gere, is the ballroom dance teacher who helps John Clark, played by Richard Gere, rediscover his passion for life through dance.

Which 2001 dance film follows the story of a young woman named Lara who dreams of becoming a professional dancer but faces challenges due to her deafness?

  1. Billy Elliot

  2. Center Stage

  3. Save the Last Dance

  4. Step Up


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Center Stage, released in 2000, stars Amanda Schull as Lara, a talented dancer who overcomes her deafness to pursue her dream of becoming a professional dancer.

In the 2013 romantic drama film "Dancing on the Edge", what is the name of the dance company that serves as the backdrop for the story?

  1. The Royal Ballet

  2. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  3. The Martha Graham Dance Company

  4. The Joffrey Ballet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dancing on the Edge, set in 1930s London, follows the story of a group of dancers in the Royal Ballet as they navigate their personal and professional lives.

Which 1992 dance film features a group of young dancers from different backgrounds who come together to form a dance crew and compete in a national dance competition?

  1. Strictly Ballroom

  2. Dance with Me

  3. Save the Last Dance

  4. Step Up


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Strictly Ballroom, released in 1992, stars Paul Mercurio as Scott Hastings, a ballroom dancer who breaks away from traditional ballroom norms to create his own unique style.

In the 2006 dance drama film "Take the Lead", what is the name of the high school where Pierre Dulaine teaches dance to troubled students?

  1. New York City High School for the Performing Arts

  2. Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics

  3. Washington Irving High School

  4. Bronx High School of Science


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Take the Lead, starring Antonio Banderas as Pierre Dulaine, follows the story of a professional dancer who teaches ballroom dance to troubled students at Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics.

Which 2000 dance film follows the story of a young woman named Ruby who dreams of becoming a professional dancer but faces challenges due to her lack of formal training?

  1. Billy Elliot

  2. Center Stage

  3. Save the Last Dance

  4. Step Up


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Save the Last Dance, released in 2001, stars Julia Stiles as Ruby, a talented dancer who teams up with a professional dancer to overcome her lack of formal training and pursue her dream of becoming a professional dancer.

In the 2007 dance drama film "Black Swan", what is the name of the ballet company where Nina Sayers and Lily are competing for the lead role in "Swan Lake"?

  1. The New York City Ballet

  2. The American Ballet Theatre

  3. The Bolshoi Ballet

  4. The Royal Ballet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman as Nina Sayers, is set in the world of the New York City Ballet, where Nina and Lily compete for the lead role in "Swan Lake".

Which 2010 dance film follows the story of a young street dancer named Tyler Gage who is forced to team up with a professional dancer named Nora Clark to compete in a prestigious dance competition?

  1. Billy Elliot

  2. Center Stage

  3. Save the Last Dance

  4. Step Up


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Step Up, released in 2006, stars Channing Tatum as Tyler Gage and Jenna Dewan as Nora Clark, two dancers from different worlds who come together to compete in a prestigious dance competition.

In the 2014 dance drama film "Whiplash", what is the name of the prestigious music conservatory where Andrew Neiman pursues his dream of becoming a professional jazz drummer?

  1. The Juilliard School

  2. The Berklee College of Music

  3. The Manhattan School of Music

  4. The New England Conservatory of Music


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Whiplash, starring Miles Teller as Andrew Neiman, is set in the fictional Shaffer Conservatory, a prestigious music conservatory where Andrew pursues his dream of becoming a professional jazz drummer.

Which 2016 dance film follows the story of a young woman named Mia Dolan who dreams of becoming a professional dancer but faces challenges due to her lack of formal training?

  1. Billy Elliot

  2. Center Stage

  3. La La Land

  4. Step Up


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

La La Land, starring Emma Stone as Mia Dolan and Ryan Gosling as Sebastian Wilder, follows the story of two aspiring artists who fall in love while pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles.

In the 2017 dance drama film "The Greatest Showman", what is the name of the circus that P.T. Barnum creates?

  1. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

  2. The Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth

  3. The Barnum & Bailey Circus

  4. The Greatest Show on Earth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman as P.T. Barnum, follows the story of the creation of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, which was later known as The Greatest Show on Earth.

Which 2018 dance film follows the story of a young woman named Eleanor who dreams of becoming a professional dancer but faces challenges due to her lack of formal training?

  1. Billy Elliot

  2. Center Stage

  3. Step Up

  4. Feel the Beat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feel the Beat, starring Sofia Carson as Eleanor, follows the story of a young woman who returns to her hometown to teach dance to a group of troubled students.

In the 2019 dance drama film "High Strung Free Dance", what is the name of the dance company that Ruby and Johnnie join?

  1. The New York City Ballet

  2. The American Ballet Theatre

  3. The Joffrey Ballet

  4. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

High Strung Free Dance, starring Juliet Doherty as Ruby and Harry Jarvis as Johnnie, follows the story of two dancers who join the Joffrey Ballet and face challenges as they pursue their dreams.

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