20 Greatest Dance Scenes In Movie History

There’s really no greater dancing duo in cinema than Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Whether it was the elegance they oozed together or the gorgeous ballroom costumes they wore, the pair knew how to stand out on screen.

Dominating the 1930s with their musical pictures, Fred and Ginger are often described as the ones who ‘cheered America up’ during the great depression. They had several numbers together, all of which could have filled up this list by themselves. But narrowing it down, there was perhaps no better performance than the Cheek to Cheek routine from Top Hat.

The chemistry between them pours out through their movement as one unit. As they float across the building, there is a timeless romance to be told. The range of motion is incredible – switching effortlessly from a sophisticated foxtrot to some lively side by side tap and then back again. Every performance Fred and Ginger did was always pure class, but this is the pivotal moment of their legacy.