I'm in the mood to watch some dance.

Short and sweet

The Mazurka from Delibes' "Coppelia"

Bill T Jones

Go to the Step Up or La La Land threads

This.

The Mazurka is wonderful! Thank you R2. Watching the others now....

No Dames!

No Dames! Witty and tres gay! Love it. Thanks R7. Haha Elaine and Chris :) gracias!

OP, You didn't say what style or era of dance you appreciate. However if you go to YouTube and Google Aussie Heat this is one of several performances. After my comp tix I was invited for a drink at a nearby bar to meet all of the fab performers. Men are welcome to see the show which was obviously choreographed by a man.

While there are 47 other choices at the link, you might want to check out his 2016 performance at Fashion Week Milan.

I like all styles as long as it's good.

Classical is easier to appreciate as the canon assures a certain architecture and vocabulary of movement. If it rests too much on that, however, it becomes rather bland.

Modern is trickier. When it is good like Bill T Jones (thank you R3!) or Pina Bausch it is very very good. When it is not so good it is terrible.

The Aussie clip is sexy and exciting but not that appealing to me as dance. A little goes a long way. It's more a physical and erotic appeal.

Alex Wong

Univ of Arizona

Try Guys

Stay til the end for Bruno's critique. Priceless.

A scene from 'Romeo and Juliet', with Prokofiev's music and Nureyev himself. Not the best video quality (sorry) but I become entranced by the perfect combination of music and dance. One of my favorite ballets, and this is one of my favorite scenes.

'Tis beautiful.

Nicole Scherzinger tango on Dancing with the Stars.

This is actually pretty cool:

just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show

Let's Charleston!

Learning all those steps is ruff

Poor Nijinksky.

For the less cultured.

That was captivating R16, grainy quality and all. Thank you.

I did not know that Rudolf Nureyev did choreography. In addition to the blend of music and movement that was also the integration of drama and plot. I also liked the juxtaposition and blend of the group sections on the duets.

And to think that now all we know of the Russians today is the vulgarity of Putin.

Who's that girl dancing with Tommy Tune R21? What fun, thanks.

That put the fun back in dancing, with playful camera movement to match! And love how they accentuated his long legs. Cute face too huh?

R19 wow no words in the setup or after. So light, and beautifully in sync. I didn't know who to watch Astaire or Charisse. Whose choreography? What does one call this style of dance?

And was cinnamon brown a choice color for men's suits then I wonder. There were a few at the party.

I saw Sylvie Guillem once in my life. Her gorgeous dancing is seared in my mind

What is your address, OP? I will come and dance for you in person. Nude!!!

Aunt Viv!!

Fred and Ellie....

My kind of thread, lol. Some really great posts.

Kiss Mine, Kate!

r19, I've seen that one before. It is BRILLIANT!! Thank you!

Check this guy out. Don't begin to judge the book by the cover! Google "John Lindo":

A tad avant-garde:

Thanks, OP. I didn't realize I was in the mood until I perished this thread.

Perish the thought r37 .....

Chinese kung-fu fighting, choreographed like a dance/pas de deux:

For decades I've been trying to find the dance I watched on a tv in the middle of the night back in the 80's. The clip was a group of male and female dancers maybe it was filmed in the 70's or early 80's. All I remember it was being completely hypnotizing to watch. I remember the female dancer dressed in flowy dresses in bright solid primary colors. It was in a contemporary dance style. I was amazed by it.

Khaki-a-go-go is my all time favorite commercial.

The B-52's Funplex video is a fave because of the 60's inspired dance vibe. The chunky mall security guard busting some impressive moves, makes Funplex a dance classic for the ages.

Of course you've seen the Nicholas Brothers before. So, go see them again!

The li'l blonde girl holds her own well ....

....

El Yiyo, a young flamenco dancer. This clip includes subtitled comments about his dream to dance in this cultural specialty.

Le Jeune Homme Et La Mort has everything you'll ever need in a ballet - shirtless danseur, simulated blowjob/footjob, suicide, the walking dead, and Bach.

The Macana Brothers performing La Milonga dance.

And to continue the French theme, few things are sexier than a thrusting Patrick Dupond in his prime. This one's a slow burn.

More, please!

You're insatiable! This should satisfy your endless craving for dance, dance, dance!

Shake it Mitzi!

Miss Chita Rivera on the Judy Garland show.

Chills. I got chills. Alex Wong did it for me R12. His athletic and baller training merged spectacularly. Only wish he wore something other than those stupid shorts. Pity.

R39 kung fu as ballet indeed! Chills again, from the overhead shot of the swirling pas de deux! Other parts are like a stylized parkour but set to the throbbing percussion, accentuated by grunts. Bravo filmmaker! Thanks!

Both are good reminders: Dance and athleticism both demand physical strength, rhythm, proportion, timing, grace, and yes beauty.

Check out those legs!

The Great Baryshnikov and the late Great Gregory Hines. From the film White Nights.

A wondrous Chita post! The head bobbles, the WHEE!!, the frozen moments of punctuation, the chorus boys (ah chorus boys, never had the pleasure of one!)... Loved it R52!

R30 No definitely not, Miss Cheryl. I do not want your fragrance seeping into the upholstery. Smell you? Please, no!

Let's do the Time Warp again!

Say! Do you any of you guys know how to Madison?

One of the only public videos of Kirkland doing "Giselle".

One of the greatest TV moments evah!!!!! Everything came together. The set, song, dress and yes the dance. Magic!

Milonga (Tango Argentino), Los Hermanos Macana

a delight

Tee hee R24 but actually marvelous too!. Where's this from? I cant open it in YouTube as its age restricted and I guess I MUST look much much younger after all 😊

Music was from Cacoyannis' Zorba the Greek I think.

Thrilling dance between Hinton Battle and Gregg Burge.

Ain't nobody dance like this no mo'

Flamenco - Los Vivancos

RIP IT UP

Kabuki, featuring the great Bando Tamasaburo V

Sing Sing Sing with a Swing.

Eleanor Powell "Fascinatin' Rhythm"

Strictly Ballroom. Scott and Fran dance to Time After Time.

Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps

Irish Step Dancing

"Cool" from West Side Story, choreography by Jerome Robbins

The Barn Dance from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, choreography by Michael Kidd

Oops, here's the clip:

Dance off: Bob Fosse vs. Tommy Rall (My Sister Eileen)

Ann-Margrock and a few cute chorus boys. Don't dance Elvis! You'll catch their gay!

More of the divine Ann-Margret

Thank you R32! A reminder why the great Fred Astaire is the great Fred Astaire. Only masters make it look simple and make you want to dance. As if.

His upper carriage is loose, more relaxed than Eleanor. Her performance is charming, almost schoolgirlish. She seems to be happy. What a pleasure to look at her!

Below the waist, both sets of legs are dynamite.

The Madison Dance from Bande à part (Band of Outsiders)

From Billy Elliot:

Is Roberto Bolle the reincarnation of Antinous?

I'm Cassie Broadway in my woolly jazz pants

Yeah, R85. This isn't a "Let's pretend" thread. Mmm'kay?

r86=on the rag

R85/87, you are the rag.

Soul Tap

Speaking of rags...

Pete and Trudy dance the Charleston on "Mad Men"

Nitty Gritty

Martha Raye always puts a smile on my face. Also, THOSE GAMS OF HERS!

I wanted to love him, r45, but I think he is taking Flamenco literally too far with his expansive footwork, instead of keeping his steps low and within a tight space.

R66, Fabulous!

Do regular people even dance any more? Like, are there school dances? No shows are on television as they used to be. Ah, for the days of Bandstand, Soul Train, and Dance Fever!

"Football players" dance, and we queer boys love it!

This supercut mashup remix video is fun:

Betty in a snappy routine taught to her by Gwen.

Any musical number that features Dolores Gray AND Jack Cole choreography equals.....

This one is kinda cute

Betty Grable always considered herself "just a song and dance girl" and I think she was the ultimate one. This is one of my favorite numbers. Not just for her fabulously staged entrance, but also that she does the tap portion in wedgies.

23 skidoo!

how to be a whore! one girl and TWO boys!!!

Rich Man's Frug

Beyoncé - Get Me Bodied (1:15)

I present Liberace and Debbie Reynolds

I'm in the mood for pizza and ice cold Coca Cola.

Here's Sheree North doing the Black Bottom.

Eldergays, is this where Michael Bennett stole his choreography for "Turkey Lurkey Time" from?

Where's that from R99? It was campier than a platoon of gay Boy Scouts! The orientalist mashup was amusing and then actually quite impressive. Do you know who was the choreographer? Unusual percussion too.

I'd never heard of Dolores Gray before this. Thank you! She had this toothy look that reminded me of who now I'm trying to think. Did she do her own singing? And which one/who was Jack Cole?

Dear lord in gay heaven. I almost creamed my PJs watching the flamenco boys R67. I was like, Fuck me. Now.

I love flamenco but without the fierce women was something else. Don't get me wrong; the female dancers are always fabulous but the Great Gay God in the Sky will understand.

The men. The men. I hereby decree Spaniards are the hottest for all time. The low slung jeans. They must be all going commando, si? And the heels. The heels. Why can't we have men's high heels in fashion? Please, Jimmy Choo. I'm looking at you. The flash of pits. Sweaty surely? The staccato moves like bursts of gunfire. Only the Slavic high kicks threw me a bit. But not enough to not detract from grading a hot hot A.

Gracias R67. Mucho gracias.

Our Joan in "Dance, Fools, Dance."

Ballet Men.

Well isn't this thread just a big ol' basket full of goodies. Thanks to R61 I soon found myself with Mitzi - cookin' with gas!

DWTS with former Billy Elliot star, Kiril Kulish dancing on the right. He's developed a very nice body.

The lead dancer is an African-American. He had a teacher in the US who really encouraged him and now he dances with The Royal Ballet. Sexy dance in the clip.

"And we like tutti-frutti best!"

Peanuts dancing scene.

Raquel Welch Space Dance

More '60s TV dance party

Joey Heatherton, Jumpin' Jive

Cyd Charisse, John Brascia, Liliane Montevecchi

Thanks, R42, that and this from that era always lift my spirits.

Disco will never die as long as this exists.

Love

Steve Martin and Gilda Radner Dancing in the Dark

Fred and Gene

Something to brighten your day:

I believe the Steve Martin-Gilda Radner number was called "Happy Feet." It was replayed on SNL as a memorial to Gilda shortly after she died, introduced by Martin who was visibly choked up.

It's not the fanciest of footwork, but it's so fun and exuberant.

As good as Gene is, who can take their eyes off of Judy?

"The Portland Fancy" from Summer Stock.

This is what the OP is looking for

The best of Bollywood. Kajra Re. Aishwarya Rai, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan

I still remember the opening company of "Movin' Out" on Broadway, choreographed by Tharp. Pure heaven.

R122 Love her to death as an actress but Barbara Stanwyck can't dance at all can she? It's fun though. The Gene Krupa Band was great. One sax player was cute.

The lead singer was a dead (oops) ringer for Princess Diana R130. Performances were cheerful but wooden.

R131 Wonderful to see some Bollywood. Enjoyable for sure. Thanks! The lead dancer singer is a stunner; actually all the girls were pretty fabulous. But I could've done with less bump and grind.

The two guys were greasy looking and couldn't dance to save their lives. Anyway ones eyes were on the beauty

With a big group dance like that I'd have expected better camera work with steadicam and shit, and imaginative lighting to bring out the explosions of color. Both were flat.

Anyone know of some good Busby Berkeley?

Juan Gabriel...

Here you go, OP...

Aw sweet! That was sublime R135. Are you single?

I saw a lot of mincing and banana lifting but not much dancing in that Carmen Miranda number.

The Gap ads...KHAKI-A-GO-GO. 60's liscious boogey baby.

The B-52's FUNPLEX. More 60's sensational dancing darling. The mall dance off between the cops and beatniks...is everything.

That's not uncommon for Busby, R137--here's a number with more dancing and less mincing fruit.

Ladies and gentlemen... Miss Chita Rivera!

Op, the lead girl in the Bollywood number is an international famed beauty, Aishwarya Rai. Here is a more traditional Bollywood number starring her:

Eye candy and old-fashioned fun if you like the style and the music.

In this 2005 film/documentary, the little boy featured in it is Wilson Castillo; he and his family recently immigrated from Puerto Rico to NYC. To learn English, its new social culture, and to make new friends, he enrolls in Ballroom Dancing with other NYC inner city children.

To derive your heart's maximum enjoyment of this clip, pay close attention to his and his (second) partner's dance sequence, especially the look he gives her at the 1:56 mark. (He has a crush on her, "Melissa.") He didn't learn this special look from anybody, it's all him, at 10 years of age.

Enjoy!

Film: "Mad Hot Ballroom"

Solid!

Sammy Davis Jr sings this swinging version of "Love Me Or Leave Me." The guys are terrific.

Let's Dance

Thank you R139. That was spectacular I'm sure R137 will agree.

The entrance reminded me of Pina Bausch sonehow. The rest is Hollywood magic. The angled camera. The camera angles. Hey even the shot of dancing soles from below!

But what happened to the song? Wasnt there one? The one used for donkeys years donkey years ago for that hotel on 8th in the 50s?

And here's another spectacular one that followed it on youtube I stayed on to watch. This Busby fellow must've loved kaleidoscopes as a boy. I should thank you for that too I guess! The girls are so pretty. I wonder if any of them became grandmothers of any DLers? Idle thought...

Ann Miller is Trapped in the Web Of Love ◊ 1967

Wonder Candy

" Hot to Trot," a new film about same sex ballroom dancing being released.

Pit so hot. Must get real sweaty after dancing.

Carlos

Maestro, how about something with a little OC-TANE?

In the spirit of R19.

I like the ending.

Queer Tango from Argentina.