28 Urban Dance Movies to Watch Now
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Stomp the Yard 2: HomecomingMovie · 2010 · 90m · Drama, MusicDuring homecoming weekend at Truth University, Chance Harris strives to juggle his studies, job, relationships, and a chance to compete in a nationally televised step competition.IMDb 4.2TMDB 5.5 - 2
Step Up RevolutionMovie · 2012 · 99m · Music, Drama, RomanceEmily moves to Miami hoping to launch a career as a dancer. She connects with Sean, the leader of a local dance crew. However, Sean's neighborhood faces potential demolition due to Emily's father's development project.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.9 - 3
Step Up 2: The StreetsMovie · 2008 · 98m · Music, Drama, RomanceAndie West, a rebellious street dancer, transfers to the prestigious Maryland School of the Arts. There, she struggles to find her place while trying to stay connected to her past. She teams up with Chase Collins, the school's top dancer, to create a group of fellow misfits and compete in Baltimore's underground dance battle, The Streets.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.7 - 4
Stomp the YardMovie · 2007 · 114m · Drama, MusicFollowing his brother's death, a troubled 19-year-old Los Angeles street dancer gains a second chance by enrolling in Truth University, a historically Black college in Atlanta. His focus on academics and a romantic interest is disrupted when he becomes the sought-after talent of the university's two most prominent fraternities. Both groups desperately need his unique street dance skills to secure victory in the prestigious national step show competition.IMDb 5.5TMDB 7.1 - 5
Beat the WorldMovie · 2011 · 91m · Music, DramaThree dance teams – representing Latin America, Europe, and Canada – train for the International Beat the World competition in Detroit. They face challenges with gambling debts, relationship problems, and personal pride. In the final competition for the world title, they discover their aspirations, dreams, and futures are all on the line.IMDb 4.3TMDB 5.3 - 6
Step Up: Year of the DanceMovie · 2019 · 100m · Music, DramaTwo young people from different backgrounds overcome their differences to create a dance group and compete for a championship in China, ultimately aiming to win.IMDb 3.7TMDB 6.1 - 7
Step Up 3DMovie · 2010 · 107m · Drama, RomanceA close-knit crew of street dancers from New York City, featuring Luke and Natalie, joins forces with Moose, a new student at NYU. They face off against the world's top hip-hop dancers in a major competition that could redefine their futures.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.8 - 8
White NightsMovie · 1985 · 136m · Drama, ThrillerThe film tells the story of a determined dancer whose life takes a turn for the worse after a plane crash in Siberia leaves him at the mercy of the Soviet authorities. He had previously defected from the USSR seeking artistic freedom in the West, but now he's held captive and constantly watched by the KGB. They try to force him back into performing for the Kirov Academy of Ballet. To escape this oppressive situation and reach the American Embassy, the dancer teams up with a resourceful black expatriate and his Russian wife who is expecting a baby. Together, they face the dangers of Soviet control and intrigue, exploring themes of friendship, artistic dedication, and the fight for freedom.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 9
Mad Hot BallroomMovie · 2005 · 105mA group of eleven-year-old students from a New York City public school discover ballroom dancing, and through the experience, they begin to open up about their lives. Told from their honest and often funny viewpoints, the children change as they move from hesitant beginners to dedicated competitors, evolving from ordinary city kids into polished dancers, all while preparing for the city's final competition.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.9 - 10
Dancehall QueenMovie · 1997 · 98mIn Kingston, Jamaica, Marcia struggles to support her teenage daughter as a street vendor. Her livelihood is threatened by a local gangster, Priest, and her situation becomes more complicated when she takes money from Larry, who is interested in her daughter. To resolve her difficulties, Marcia creates a plan: she'll enter a dance contest in disguise, aiming to win the grand prize and force Priest and Larry to compete with each other.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4 - 11
Save the Last DanceMovie · 2001 · 113m · Drama, Family, RomanceFollowing her mother's passing, Sara relocates to the South Side of Chicago to live with her father and attends a predominantly Black school. Her life improves when she befriends Chenille and her brother Derek, who assist her in developing her dancing abilities.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.6 - 12
Save the Last Dance 2Movie · 2006 · 90m · Drama, Family, RomanceSara moves to Juilliard in New York, hoping to achieve her and her mother's shared ambition of becoming the school's principal ballerina. She bonds with her roommates, Zoe and Miles, who teach hip-hop. Sara studies under Monique Delacroix, a renowned and demanding ballet instructor who expects unwavering dedication. When Miles, a composer, asks for Sara's help with music for a dance piece, her passion for hip-hop ignites, and she develops feelings for him. Assigned the lead role of Giselle in a significant performance, Sara finds herself torn between the rigorous discipline of ballet and the creative freedom Miles offers.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.4 - 13
How She MoveMovie · 2008 · 94mFollowing her sister's death, Raya Green skips class and witnesses a stomp crew rehearsal. She connects with Bishop, the crew's leader, and subsequently meets Michelle, engaging in a stomp battle with her. Initially rivals, they eventually form a friendship. Meanwhile, Raya’s mother pressures her to succeed in a crucial test needed for medical school, but Raya fears she has failed.IMDb 3.6TMDB 4.7 - 14
Dance FlickMovie · 2009 · 83m · Music, Comedy, ActionThomas Uncles, a street dancer from a disadvantaged background, finds hope in his connection with Megan White. Together, they aim to achieve their aspirations by competing in a major dance battle.IMDb 3.7TMDB 5.0 - 15
Honey 2Movie · 2011 · 110m · Music, Comedy, DramaFollowing a run-in with the law, Maria returns to her neighborhood in the Bronx to start over. She relies on her street dance skills and a strong desire to succeed as she works to build a new life for herself.IMDb 5.2TMDB 6.3 - 16
You Got ServedMovie · 2004 · 95m · Music, DramaAt Mr. Rad's Warehouse, Los Angeles' top hip-hop crews battle for prize money and recognition. Their world is upended when a group from the suburbs arrives, poaching dancers and copying their routines. Forced to unite, two rivals must work together to defend their street credibility.IMDb 4.0TMDB 6.3 - 17
Step UpMovie · 2006 · 104m · Music, Drama, RomanceTyler Gage, a troubled youth, unexpectedly gets a chance at a better life when he vandalizes a performing arts school. As a result, he's offered a scholarship and the opportunity to train with Nora, a promising young dancer.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.9 - 18
Steppin: The MovieMovie · 2009 · 85mLike any college, UTS has its rivalries. Here, the academically gifted students hold power, while the best step dancers rule the scene. When a local radio station announces the start of the step competition season, campus fraternities and sororities compete fiercely to recruit the most talented dancers for a chance at the substantial prize money.IMDb 3.3TMDB 4.3 - 19
Step Up All InMovie · 2014 · 112m · Romance, Drama, MusicThe best players from past games come together in dazzling Las Vegas. They compete for a win that could shape their futures and the course of their careers.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.8 - 20
Battlefield AmericaMovie · 2012 · 105mA driven young businessman enlists an instructor to transform a collection of unconventional teenagers into a cohesive dance team, aiming for success in the underground dance competition scene.IMDb 2.6TMDB 4.5 - 21
Honey: Rise Up and DanceMovie · 2018 · 100m · Music, DramaSkyler, a talented street dancer, steps out from the shadow of her formally trained sister, Tosha, and joins the Honey dance studio in a competition where the grand prize is a college scholarship.IMDb 5.0TMDB 6.9 - 22
HoneyMovie · 2003 · 94m · Music, Drama, RomanceHoney Daniels aspires to become a renowned hip-hop choreographer. Balancing nights out with friends in downtown clubs, she teaches dance classes at a Harlem community center to help keep local kids safe. Honey believes her career has taken off when a prominent director casts her in a music video. However, his escalating demands force Honey to make a pivotal choice that reshapes her future.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.3 - 23
Drumline: A New BeatMovie · 2014 · 101m · Music, Comedy, DramaA New Yorker goes to college in Atlanta to rejoin the university's marching band, which was once highly regarded.IMDb 5.0TMDB 6.8 - 24
Go for It!Movie · 2011 · 105mIn Chicago, a Mexican-American teenager navigates the conflict between her family's traditional expectations and her own ambition to pursue a career in dance.IMDb 3.7TMDB 4.8 - 25
Feel The NoiseMovie · 2007 · 86m · Romance, Drama, MusicFollowing an encounter with local criminals, ambitious Harlem rapper Rob seeks refuge with a father he never knew. He discovers renewed purpose in Reggaeton, a vibrant fusion of hip-hop, reggae, and Latin rhythms. Inspired by Puerto Rico, the genre's birthplace, Rob and his step-brother Javi strive to become Reggaeton stars. Joined by a dancer named C.C., they navigate challenges of love, ambition, and ego while learning the importance of loyalty. Their journey culminates in a powerful performance at New York's Puerto Rican Day Parade.IMDb 3.0TMDB 4.5 - 26
StreetDance 3DMovie · 2010 · 98m · Music, Romance, DramaTo compete in the Street Dance Championships, a dance crew partners with ballet dancers from the Royal Dance School, trading rehearsal space for their expertise.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.5 - 27
DrumlineMovie · 2002 · 118m · Drama, Romance, ComedyA gifted street drummer from Harlem attends a university in the South, aiming to lead the school's marching band to win. He struggles to adjust to his new environment, eventually learning that success requires more than just talent.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.9 - 28
StreetDance 2Movie · 2012 · 85m · Music, Romance, DramaFollowing a crushing defeat at the hands of the Invincible crew, street dancer Ash seeks out the world's top dancers for a chance at redemption.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.2
