The other day at work, I was bragging that I can do the first minute of the infamous Napoleon Dynamite dance–but only if I am drunk. That discussion led me to think of other movies that have some great dance scenes–specifically white boy dance scenes.
I now present you with the top 10 movie scenes that contain white boys that can really dance.
10. Dirty Dancing–I would have put this movie higher up the list, but it lost some points for being a complete chic flick. Nevertheless, Patrick Swayze as Johnny Castle proved he had enough dance moves to demand that “Nobody puts Baby in the corner.”
9. Footloose–Yeah Kevin Bacon is a pretty good dancer, but I was more impressed with the late Chris Penn’s more accurate portrayal of a rhythm-less Willard is pure classic.
8. Sixteen Candles–Of course I am talking about Anthony Michael Hall’s great moves at the high school dance that drives Samantha Baker (Molly Ringwald) away.
7. American Wedding–Stifler’s dance off at the gay bar will be remembered for years to come.
6. Teen Wolf–Who can forget the scene where the entire high school does the “Big, Bad, Wolf” led by Scott Howard (Michael J. Fox)
5. Risky Business–dancing to “Old Time Rock and Roll” in your underwear–Priceless
4. 40 Year Old Virgin–The “Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine in” dance scene featured some pretty cool dance moves from Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, and Seth Rogen.
3. Pulp Fiction–Obviously, Travolta and Thurman would win the dance contest at Jack Rabbit Slim’s
2. Napoleon DynamiteWho wouldn’t Vote for Pedro after that kicking performance?
1. Can’t Buy Me Love–If you have never seen this 80′s classic you are really missing out. Poor Ronald Miller wants to impress his new cool friends at the dance, so he watches American Bandstand to learn the latest moves. Unfortunately, instead of watching Dick Clark, he watches a “spotlight” dance on PBS called the African Anteater Ritual. Check it out below.
Are there any that I missed?
I really like Sixteen Candles.
How about Road Trip when Kyle is dancing at the party – its not a film about dancing but a classic and hilarious scene!!!
@Glasgow–That is a great one. I completely forgot about Kyle’s little drunken river dance.
Wow, This is what i was searching for. I am old movie freak, espeacially 80s and 90s movies. I feel so happy seeing them dancing it makes me child again:)
I also like Sixteen Candles. Good post, thanks for sharing it.
Glasgow – That is an absolute classic nice one, I love that song too I have that on my Ipod – I can’t remember who its by but its ‘ Its Tricky, its tricky tricky tricky lol!!! class!!!
Dirty Dancing is my favorite, Patrick Swayze dances really good and the scene of the last dance is hot!!
Patrick Swayze really proved in dirty dancing thats what I love the most.
i like 5th.. great..
That is a great post, been laughing for the last 15 min about it.
I danced the Dirty dancing songs when I was younger, I love it!
has to be dirty dancing
Pulp Fiction is my favorite, great performance for Travolta and Thruman
Thurman can’t dance, Travolta on the other hand. excellent!
Patrick Swayze really proved in dirty dancing thats the best
Best movies forever!!! keep updating!!!