Top 10 Most Underrated Dance Scenes in Classic Musicals

[@MsMojo]

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[@meliyalorin9501]

Can y’all do 10 classic musicals and include music man?

[@impossibleego]

This list is so not the caliber of list I’d expect from your team. Underrated? 97% of these numbers come from some of the most well-known musicals of all time and yet you over look so many amazing dances like Bob Fosse & Debbie Reynolds in “Give a Girl a Break” or Gower Champion’s “Serenade for New Baby” from “Everything I Have Is Yours” or the acrobatic marvel that is Gene Kelly building a home for children while dancing on the beams of the roof from “Living in a Big Way.” Might wanna think about how this list title is just worded very poorly. It’s more like “10 Dance Numbers from major movie musicals that you forget are great” but even that’s not just accurate either. Never been so disappointed in a list in my history of being a fan.

[@htodudenyc]

the Most Underrated Dancers in classic movies are The Nicholas Brothers SADLY BUT NOT SURPRISING the vast majority of Americans don't even know this prodigies

[@patriciabutler1994]

You’re missing an incredible dance sequence - musicians’ dungeon dance - in the 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

🤣🤣🤣

[@christineparis5607]

Donald O'Conner and Gene Kelly were such iconic and physical actors, when they danced, it seemed so effortless and joyous, like they were unjust fooling around for the fun of it!

[@brianholm1404]

People give Gene Kelly so much credit, but O'Conner is just as good in every scene they do together in Singin' in the Rain.

[@christineparis5607]

@@brianholm1404 I agree!!!

[@TabithaDial]

@@brianholm1404 YES!

[@jamesrobiscoe1174]

Christine -- You put it well: fooling around for the fun of it. I think that's why we, men and women alike, can enjoy it so easily.

[@elwoodblues9613]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

[@donschmidt8203]

The modern viewer has no idea how incredibly talented danny kaye was. Along with classic comedic and acting gifts this guy wouldn't look out of place dancing with the best that ever laced up shoes. What a talent.

[@sancraft1]

I'm glad I exposed my daughters to

[@brigitte5080]

Danny kaye is one of my favorite actors of all time!

[@carisjacksonville]

And do not forget his singing. The man was wonderful with patter songs.

[@alexanderfilmworks]

Hee was an exceptional mimic, and could look like an accomplished dancer.

[@lindaname9413]

I agree, I found his dance with Vera to me so romantic and technically awesome

[@NexWraith]

I feel like the plot of white Christmas was entirely missed. It’s not about a struggling production company at all. It’s about a very successful production company helping their old army general during tough times and romances for the leads.

[@Freya71]

The sisters were the struggling act, the guys were at the top of their game.

[@NexWraith]

@@Freya71 exactly and the sisters are by no means a production company 😌

[@paulamalone1382]

Definite miss on the premise of this musical. And a classic that never gets old. Trivia: It was Danny Kaye’s idea to ad lib in the “Sisters” scene with Bing Crosby to “lighten the mood” b/c Crosby was not happy about looking “girlie” in the scene. So the laughter from Bing is absolutely genuine!

[@tommoncrieff1154]

Yes, they got confused with Holiday Inn, the precursor of White Christmas.

[@patriciabutler1994]

You right!

[@bigneon_glitter]

*Vera-Ellen* is underrated. Her movement was so razor sharp, supernaturally athletic, & graceful, she could've made Gene Kelly sweat.

[@lauriecounsel5852]

I like watching her but knowing she was anorexic makes me sad

[@billguill1859]

Another under-rated performer, for sure! Her dance routines in "White Christmas" made the movie a classic holiday movie "must," in my opinion, however, the number she did with Danny Kaye was - simply - "magical"!!!

[@vincegay986]

I actually have a hard time watching Vera-Ellen, knowing the toll anorexia was taking on her.

[@rosemorris7912]

She danced with Kelly multiple times. He held his own. You know who did make him sweat a bit? The Nicholas Brothers in The Pirate. "Moses Supposes" is the greatest tap sequence on film.

[@k52116]

I whole heartedly agree! She is better than any of the "old" dancers, male OR female!

[@xbubblehead]

How can one claim the Nicholas Brothers dance scene is underrated? Many consider it the greatest dance scene in the movies.

[@phalynwilliams4119]

Exactly! I thought the same thing.

[@hosbrutality7451]

100%

[@serpyllum]

I was just thinking the same thing.

[@serpyllum]

If it comes to that, the barn dance from Seven Brides is routinely mentioned as one of the greats, and certainly would make any top-20 list.

[@krisherman3513]

I think it is underrated. While those in the know will acknowledge it as one of the best dance sequences on film, I think when it comes to the general public, it is relatively unknown.

[@anncolwill622]

The Nicholas brothers were never underated: Fred Astaire said that they were the greatest tap dancers he had ever seen.

[@charlieevilpig7776]

But sadly, they are not anywhere near as famous as Gene Kelly or Fred Astaire. They should be

[@fabrisseterbrugghe8567]

@@charlieevilpig7776 Gene Kelly insisted on them for the finale of The Pirate. By dancing with them, he guaranteed that their number couldn't be cut from the movie for southern distribution.

[@ceciliacooney-wickett9613]

They are certainly not underrated. Fred Astaire himself said that the dance sequence shown above was the best dance performance ever put on film. Anyone who is familiar with modern dance knows who they are.

[@holodoc]

Even hip hop owes the Nicholas Brothers. They were a legendary duo and epic even before their voices changed.

[@dvinedzine]

Also excellent singers. My favorite video from then--"soundie?"--is Glenn Miller's "Kalamazoo," which featured the brothers singing and dancing.

[@thejenmath]

The Nicholas Brothers in Stormy Weather are legendary!

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

They were incredible! And still doing splits decades later!

[@barbarak2836]

I really thought that would be #1. It SHOULD have been.

[@fizzao1342]

My favourite dance number bar none.

[@AnnaMaria-oy1fp]

Yes they are. I don't know why they think it's underrated unless the people who made the list are under 20 and have no idea of anything regard films before 2000.

[@Mark-nu9tn]

I'd never have said the barn dance from 7 brides was underrated. I'd have said it was one of the best known dance scenes ever

[@darasnyder976]

I agree. It's always been regarded as one of cinema's dance highlights.

[@joannesmith2484]

I agree. That and the Nicholas Brothers in Stormy Weather. Iconic!

[@phalynwilliams4119]

I agree with you! Some of the commentary in this video was hit or miss.

[@aimeemclaughlin8404]

Definitely in my top 5!

[@AnnaMaria-oy1fp]

I'm telling you these guys who made the list have no idea about musicals, classic hollywood musicals. The barnyard sequence is probably the highlight.

[@michellegussow]

The Seven Brides clip left out one of the most iconic things about that sequence...Russ Tamblen agilely jumping the ax handle

[@bernadettepervis7493]

That is one of the coolest parts!

[@jodylebouton9436]

Danny Kaye and Vera Ellen are perfection. And 7 Brides for 7 brothers fun fun fun. Musicals are my absolute favorites.

[@janhankins911]

Yeah, the barn dance from 7 Brides for 7 Brothers is a gem.

[@katiemarie1227]

Seven Brides For Seven Brothers and White Christmas are my two absolute favorite musicals of all time. They just don't make them like they used to.

[@susieQcumber]

I can watch Donald O'Conner's "Make 'em Laugh" over and over. Not only was Donald one hell of a dancer in the scene he was also an athlete. Debbie Reynolds said the scene was shot over a two day period. Leaps, prat falls, diving through walls. My favorite dancer.

[@Susan10093]

If you really enjoy Donald O'Conner doing "Make 'em Laugh" you should also check out his mostly solo dance sequence from the 1947 film "Something in the Wind." The name of the song and dance sequence from that film is "I Love a Mystery."

[@jmason2838]

Hi there.. 🙂🌻✌️.. . all the following is just my humble opinion.. Mr. Donald O'Conner , literally to walk UP A WALL😮🙄🤪🤓 in 'Singin' In The Rain' - and do this without ANY special effects , wires , stunt person or ANY C.G.I. ... whatsoever 🤸..🤓 is beyond human comprehension... you wouldn't think any human could do what he did in that film ..🤔🤨😮😃😊☺️🤩... A supernaturally gifted individual he was ...☝️🙏💪🤳..👑... .. just my humble opinion.. He had Olympian control 🏋️ over every muscle in his body 🤸.💪..👍👍.. I challenge any person living today to defy gravity like he did in that film .🤨.. the dance with the stuffed dummy ..😲😮 where he actually seems to float in the air for maybe two seconds.😮😳😃😄.. there is no other person in films that I have seen accomplish in dance what Donald O'Conner did ... actually defy gravity as he did... kind of otherworldly ... spooky even .🌌🎇.. Gifts given from a Higher Power..🌬️🌟⚡ 🙄..🤔🤨 the most amazing dancing ever that I have seen...For anyone to match Mr. O'Conner ..move for move in every way in that 'Make Em Laugh ' sequence , as far as I can tell up to this point in time , is something that is yet to be matched by anyone currently walking on this Earth 🌐 ... The Summit ⛰️ of perfectly - honed and ULTRA - fine - tuned muscle control.. .🏆..Not even Gene Kelly or Astaire .. or even the Great Fosse...with all due , utmost respect to these men... could do what he did ... Mr. Donald O'Conner🌹🙏🌹🕯️🌹 was In a class By Himself ❤️..🧠🎓 💖. ☝️.. 💪🤳... 👑..🗿. Loved the man...A good soul I think...🌞 May He Rest In The Sweetest , Most Blissful Peace❤️💖💕🌹🌈🌬️🌌🏛️🌟🌻🏵️🌼🌱🌺🌷💮💐🌴🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ ✝️☯️☯️☯️☯️☯️☯️☯️🛐

[@katereilly9367]

He actually had to recover in the hospital after shooting it as well (he was a multi-pack a day smoker in an era where they really didn't consider smoking as bad for you) and actually had to do it AGAIN because there was an accident and they lost the initial footage. So he did arguably one of the best comedic and high energy dance sequences ever put to film TWICE. Like mad respect sir.

[@justme7255]

He was Gene Kelly best partner - loved Leslie, Syd and Debbie but Gene outshined all the ladies - sorry gals

[@wayward.philosopher]

Agree 100% about Donald O'Connor and Make'em Laugh! Love it!

[@diegoperezcotto7938]

Moses supposes is one of the coolest,best and incredible dance scene in all the time in the movie of Sigin in the rain 1952

[@randolphpinkle4482]

It's a good one, but it lacks the force of story, which takes a great dance number to stellar heights. There are better numbers in the movie. Gotta dance!

[@elwoodblues9613]

"Singing In The Rain" is more famous, "Make 'Em Laugh" is funnier, and "Broadway Melody" tells a great story. But "Moses Supposes" is just plain downright fun to watch, and Kelly & O'Connor probably had just as much fun choreographing & dancing to it.

[@brennalee8709]

Personally I think Donald O'Connor is highly underrated in this dance. I don't care what anyone says, he steals the show. 😝

[@michellekennedy4426]

I don't care how bad it is by today's society but "seven brides for seven brothers" will always be one of my favourite movies!!

[@rosaramos7399]

Seven brides for seven brothers is one of my favorite movies also, my son used to watch is with me on our VHS 😂😂😂

[@SwaggDaddie11896]

Absolutely

[@ladycarys3008]

It’s fantastic. I was lucky enough to perform in it in my junior year of highschool 💕 But it has been a favorite since I was little and my kids like it too

[@cakedesigner13]

Agreed!!! One of my all time favs!

[@G0K3001]

Love it! Fantastic choreography! ....and the line " these vittles are good!" still cracks me up-

[@araya52]

My son is smiling down right now, Singing in the Rain was one of our best musicals. My son became a professional dancer because of Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. But this dance number, Moses Supposes he loved so much. He passed away at 39 in 2017, this song brought back the memory of my son and I enjoying this movie tremendously.

[@sandrasanders706]

So sorry..one of my fav dances on screen.

[@cindylee7369]

@@sandrasanders706 Sorry for the loss of your son.

[@tubewatcher7962]

So sorry your son passed away. A great loss. Wishing you all the best.

[@araya52]

@@tubewatcher7962 thank you so much!

[@konamomholly1222]

The dance from White Christmas has always been one of my favorite scenes from that movie, and the dress! Fabulous!

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

Honestly any dance number in white Christmas is underrated including that fast dance number vera Ellen did in her yellow outfit with her partner.

[@patriecebarton7721]

The Abraham number is what it is called... The music is from Abraham in Holiday Inn... just sped up. Just a little trivia!

[@RijackiTorment]

And who can forget the reprise of "Sisters".

[@katiemarie1227]

My favorite is the minstrel number. Vera Ellen is exquisite in that movie.

[@museumgirl9]

@@katiemarie1227 she is so talented but every time I watch I’m so concerned for her. She’s so itty bitty it’s uncomfortable. I mean Danny Kaye doesn’t even touch her half the time they’re in hold for goodness sake. Problems of watching a movie annually. 😆

[@katiemarie1227]

@@museumgirl9 Yea I can see that lol. I always was shocked how tiny she was. She started off on Broadway and was one of the youngest Rockettes. I saw this thing on White Christmas and forgot who was talking about her, but the lady said she was always behind the scenes practicing and rehearsing. That she was one of the most dedicated dancers of her time. It shows! A petite body is a side effect of her passion lol. So glad she was that way because it sure is my favorite! I watch the minstrel number on here multiple times per year haha. 😁

[@dorisbiggins2708]

Donald O’Connor “Make Them Laugh”, from Singing In the Rain. 💞

[@natejacki]

But they already picked Be A Clown, which Make Em Laugh copies. They couldn't repeat the copycat on the list and make it number o... nevermind, that would have been perfect.

[@cdgross]

I don't think that dance is underrated. Wasn't it featured in "That's Entertainment?"

[@AnnaMaria-oy1fp]

That's not underrated and neither are any of the dances they mentioned.

[@carisjacksonville]

@@AnnaMaria-oy1fp , I have to disagree a bit. Most of them are either outshined with the general public by other dance routines from that movie, are dance scenes from movies not generally thought of for there dancing or just obscure films. I know Seven Brides because it was a favorite of a relative, and Dorcas is so statuesque. I think most people when they think of dances from Grease their mind goes to You Are The One That I Want, or maybe Greased Lightning or Summer Nights. Others are from movies you know that they are musicals, you don't really go to them for dance like Oklahoma! (I love that one, but I tend to forget about the dance scenes in it), or The King and I.

[@AnnaMaria-oy1fp]

@@carisjacksonville Most of these musicals aren't shown through out the year on TV anymore so it's easy for them to be forgotten. I blame the TV Networks. But Make 'Em Laugh is certainly not underrated.

[@elizabethlloydlowe3458]

"Steam Heat" from The Pajama Game is never given the love it deserves either! Deserves so much looooove

[@innervisions1828]

One of my favorites. I don't know about it not getting the love it deserves, however, the number would make stage musical history by introducing the signature style of Bob Fosse.

[@patrickmonks9761]

Ssssssssss

[@jackienaiditch7965]

It's one of my favorite dance sequences ever.

[@TheAislynnRose]

OoooOOoo thats a good one!

[@sueheather5203]

Remember Marilyn Monroe's performance of this from "There's No Business Like Show Busines?." To me, that makes this number a classic!

[@ztellarvibrationz8753]

Yul Brynner was dealing with lung cancer when filming The King and I, and still pushed to do these dance numbers, especially that scene in particular, repeatedly until it was done perfectly. Each time taking a moment to breathe from an oxygen tank, then getting back up and doing it again. That should at least garner the waltz they did in a better spot in my opinion for the sheer grace, precision, and work that man put into his performance while literally gasping for air each time they cut for that scene. Truly, he was a remarkable and amazing performer of that time. May he rest peacefully and in greatness still.

[@sazfretz1945]

A BIG Thank you for choosing the barn raising dance sequence from one of my all time fave movies--"Seven Brides for Seven Brothers". Tommy Rall and Russ Tamblyn and co. shine in this brilliant choreography by the great Michael Kidd.

[@kimburlybeever2632]

I absolutely love this movie and this is one of the best dance scenes ever. :-)

[@elwoodblues9613]

Except that it's on the wrong list. Only Mojo would call it underrated; nearly everyone else who's seen it say that it's one of the greatest. Ditto for "Jumpin' Jive" from "Stormy Weather".

[@Starfox2009100]

I'm surprised Yankee Doodle Dandy wasn't on this list anywhere. At that point in Cagney's career he was more known for his tough guy roles. When i first watched the movie, it blew my mind at how well Cagney could dance.

[@katereilly9367]

It surprised people of the era somewhat too, by the time he did Yankee Doodle Dandy he was more known for the tough guy slash gangster roles, but he started his career in vaudeville and Broadway as a song and dance man. And he actually did meet George M. Cohen once, though they never actually spoke.

[@laurellane1721]

I'm not sure it's underrated as Cagney won an Academy Award for it.

[@fabrisseterbrugghe8567]

The Barn Dance from 7 Brides is widely considered to be one of the best dance numbers of its era. Not exactly like underrated.

[@jamesrobiscoe1174]

Unknown in common culture, probably, but not to film buffs. It's highly ranked by all serious cinema fans.

[@reserrano50]

Yeah and Cool from West Side Story? I don't get this list.

[@mariocarino5215]

@@reserrano50 that's because it's a silly list. "underrated" should be spectacular but hardly known. None of these meet that criteria.

[@reserrano50]

@Mario Carino I decided the underrated business was click bait. All great dances so I didn't mind clicking.

[@mariocarino5215]

@@reserrano50 yeah same here. good dancing is still good dancing.

[@phishstix24]

These are all well known classics. I would label the video “classic dance sequences fans of modern musicals should watch” instead.

[@xanthus798]

Exactly! This video’s title just stirs up controversy where there is none. These are very famous cinematic dance numbers beloved by fans for generations now.

[@murakievman1620]

I absolutely agree. I don't find any of these "underrated"!

[@deboraholsen2504]

I’m definitely with you on this one! I do think she was maybe attempting to highlight youth’s ignorance at times, though, with some having attitudes of thinking they know it all, while discounting the importance of other’s contributions from the past.

[@katereilly9367]

It'd be nice to actually see a number from a film that isn't as well known as there were often many movie musicals competing against each other and thus some got lost in the shuffle

[@plammijr]

Exactly. Everybody who is anybody is intimately aware of these dances.

[@bjones6537]

The dances in Mary Poppins, especially the rooftop chimney sweeps.

[@AnnaMaria-oy1fp]

not underrated and neither are any of the dance sequences on this list.

[@elwoodblues9613]

"Step In Time": one of my all-time favorites, and on the list of scenes that I would have loved to do if I was in the movies in that era.

[@christinestotzel2671]

I can't believe Cyd Charisse wasn't mentioned at all. The Red Blues dance sequence is amazing.

[@Moggy171717]

I'm with you, Christine. Leaving out Cyd Charisse is horrific.

[@charles5596]

Too many greats ! Cant mention them all . Why not compile your own !

[@vivs3189]

Cyd Charisse was DIVINE! Best gams in the business

[@jochenstossberg5427]

Agree! The Red Blues is campy now with all those cute boys is super tight pants leaping around - but Cyd Charrise is sensational in it. I love it too. There are at least three great dances from Silk Stockings that nobody ever watches. Even the opening number with the three girls is brilliantly staged. And how about Les Girls? Two terrific dances there.

[@melissaknive3494]

But was Cyd Charisse ever actually underrated? Actually, this list has so many extremely well-loved dances, I guess she should have been on it. Title has to change, though... seriously.

[@carrieolson6871]

It has to be James Cagne dancing down the stairs. It was amazing from Yankee Doodle Dandy.

[@pamelacharbonneau3115]

James was a great song and dance man.

[@Bethi4WFH]

Yes it was incredible.....I don’t think he was looking down at the stairs as he danced......what confidence!

[@carisjacksonville]

I think still far to many people do not know that James Cagney was a song and dance man. There is a seen where he and Bob Hope sing and dance together in The Seven Little Foys, that is a favorite of mine.

[@laurellane1721]

From what I've read (I've read two Cagney books), it was ab libbed. He threw it in and they smartfully kept it. I don't know how he did it. Cagney was a great guy.

[@SamanthaN92]

Jumpin Jive!! So iconic! You definitely don't see that kinda talent in Hollywood anymore. Moses Supposes deserves to be number 1 ❤️ Any dance number with Gene Kelly cannot be beat 👍

[@1960mikey]

I’ll just say, “American in Paris”

[@SamanthaN92]

@@1960mikey preach! 😂👍👍👍

[@alexia1256]

We are so fortunate these dances are forever available on film!

[@ForeverWog]

Nothing can surpass the almost supernatural talent of the Nicholas Brothers. I show Jumpin Jive to my classes every year.

[@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew]

Stormy Weather should have been #1. It’s the best dance sequence of all time.

[@MyHairMyHobby]

Shot in one take and unrehearsed! I couldn’t agree more.

[@tommoncrieff1154]

@@MyHairMyHobby It wasn’t shot in one take, there clearly are edits in it. I guess it’s a myth. They probably could’ve performed it live but for filming reasons the camera and lighting were reset to get the best shots.

[@Tan87ful]

Agreed 💯💯👏🏽👏🏽

[@elwoodblues9613]

and therefore *not* underrated. It should not have been on this list. I'd replace it with either "Dancing In The Dark" or "Girl Hunt" from "The Band Wagon".

[@PrincessMeggala0913]

Okay Barn Dance is one of THE BEST dances. It’s also INSANELY HARD. When my theatre company did 7 Brides, it took us THREE REHEARSALS to choreograph the number. THREE. But man it was so worth it. It was the BEST feeling!!!!

[@write2nyc2]

Interesting. Certainly in dance circles neither Cool nor The Barn Dance are underrated. They’re highly lauded. In fact many think Cool is the best piece of choreography and dancing out on film. And one correction- Take Off With Us is not an audition sequence. It’s a rehearsal. On Broadway is the audition sequence in All That Jazz.

[@katestout5099]

When I watch West Side Story, I am always excited as that dance comes near. I get goose bumps everytime.

[@ruthtepin2130]

I also thought it took place after the rumble in the movie. She says it happens as they are "headed for the ultimate confrontation."

[@cdwybranski]

If they're going to pick an underrated WSS scene, I would have gone with the Mambo.

[@jonnarobinson7541]

I wrote almost the same comment!!

[@laurellane1721]

@@cdwybranski The underrated piece I would list would be the Maria cha-cha, with Natalie Wood dancing by herself on the roof.

[@pottergoose]

*scratches head* since when was shall we dance considered underrated? It's one of the most iconic dance numbers in classic musicals

[@ellalivingston3947]

I KNOW

[@brucecoleman5379]

THANK YOU!!!

[@sandrasanders706]

I KNOW..AND Cool is underrated???!!! What is she talking about..well maybe to her generation..

[@drsax1961]

AND Yul Brenner did the piece with one lung, having had the other surgically removed from cancer during the filming.

[@phalynwilliams4119]

Back in the 1980’s while I was living in Boston I saw Yul Bruner on stage in The King and I. He was wonderful!

[@MizzEanaj]

I’m so happy Stormy Weather made this list! Those stair splits amaze me every time!

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

Just thinking about makes my knees hurt!

[@MizzEanaj]

@@debbiedoodiedandi 😩 me too!

[@AnnaMaria-oy1fp]

It shouldn't had made the list. It's not underrated.

[@MizzEanaj]

@@AnnaMaria-oy1fp You definitely have a point. Plus, most of these aren’t underrated. I’ll just say I’m happy the Nicholas Brothers got recognition, as I feel they deserve as much as possible.

[@annoldham3018]

Make my eyes water! But fabulous.

[@kerriethompson2073]

My mom loved musicals, and I had so much fun watching them with her. She passed away in August and I miss watching these musicals with her. But I do cherish the time spent watching them with her.

[@doreenp632]

Meet Me in St Louis, the party with Tootie and Esther doing the cake walk

[@genelong1940]

"White Nights" Mishka and Gregory are right on. A tap dancer and a major ballet dancer. Awesome I've watched their dance scene so many times I've lost count. If you haven't seen it your truley missing an unforgettable dance.

[@genelong1940]

S/B. Unforgettable dance WAS" unforgivably

[@pinkey943]

I agree with you there dance was outstanding

[@dirgesinthedark5637]

VERA ELLEN most underrated dancer of ALL TIME!!

[@gladysread3054]

Love Vera Ellen!

[@deniserhodes2655]

Vera Ellen was so very graceful and beautiful. In this number, I think she was the model for Barbie.

[@tblue5071]

@kbail Perhaps you mean Marge Champion? She was 101.

[@jochenstossberg5427]

Vera Ellen was never underrated. She was always held in high regard, but she was never able to make the leap from terrific dancer to an appealing performer. She just didn't 'register' as an actress. And she was really difficult to work with by all accounts. Great dancer, nobody home.

[@rnhealer6044]

So was Eleanor Powell. Neither great dancer got enough screen time, in my opinion.

[@sugarplum5824]

No mention was made of Ann Miller's "Shakin' the Blues Away" in Easter Parade. She was a fabulous dancer but no one mentions how energetically she performed this number. I'm mesmerized every time I watch it.

[@bernadettepervis7493]

I do not know that one! Gotta find it!

[@ianedwards4400]

Yes, Ann Miller was dynamite in that number from Easter Parade.

[@TheLeelielou]

Nicolas Brothers are my number 1 for sure, that transition between splits to standing at the end, they make it look effortless 👏👏👏

[@5610winston]

Bob Hope and Jimmy Cagney in "The Seven Little Foys" Some people may not remember Bob Hope as a talented hoofer, but the friendly competition on the table shows both dancers in intricate and athletic moves, contrasting their styles, different, but both perfect.

[@paulamalone1382]

From “Singing in the Rain”, I always thought “Fit as a Fiddle” was fantastic and “Good Morning” is fun to watch - how can you not be amazed at the phenomenal talents in all the movies mentioned.

[@elwoodblues9613]

Debbie Reynolds was *so* out of her league dancing in "Good Morning". And Gene Kelly knew it, and was quite blunt about it to Debbie. But it came out all right in the final cut.

[@paulamalone1382]

@@elwoodblues9613 Reynolds was very young and not the experience Kelly preferred. But I’ve read that he was very nasty to her throughout production. I believe he had a reputation of being difficult. But the results in the movie would be convincing otherwise; seemed to appear to have had all the chemistry to make the audience believe they were truly in love. I love the movie and am fascinated every time I see it with choreography.

[@CrayCruz]

OMG "Fit as a Fiddle" is one of my favorite dance numbers in movies and is sorely underrated. Good Morning is so damn good too and never got the true recognition it deserves.

[@alexanderfilmworks]

Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor dance, and they seem to be supported by wires just a bit off the floor when they move. Check out the "Fit as a Fiddle" number in that movie, where they orbit each other like close binary stars.

[@lisacorinevonkoch2352]

What a perfect description!!!

[@ShesInLosAngeles]

Underraated? These are classic, highly skilled artists! Curious as to what is considered "highly rated". A real head scratcher this video.

[@rabidsamfan]

Yes, me too. What do they think is highly rated then?

[@museumgirl9]

This list was a mixed bag for me. The barn dance in Seven Bides is the most famous number from that movie so I don't see how it's "underrated" but most folks (including myself) forget about the fancy club routine in Sweet Charity so that one counts. But how any number from White Christmas is underrated is a hard sell for me, although I think they chose the wrong number...it's obviously Sisters lol But then again I'm a big musical theatre person and half the time I'm shouting at these lists going, "That's not underrated!" and my poor SO is going, "Not by you, but most folks can't sing that whole show, babe." So I might have a skewed scale.

[@paulcanaday-elliott9834]

@@museumgirl9 Rich Man’s Frug from Sweet Charity is one of my absolute all time favorites. So much fun. But I’m with you being a musicals aficionado, so my knowledge of these is probably a bit deeper than it is for many.

[@slvrangel22]

I was kind of wondering myself what the criteria is for underrated. On one hand they aren't getting a lot of attention because they are old movies not because the dancing is underrated. However they get plenty of attention and recognition from those into classic movies because of the dancing! So not sure how this is determined.

[@carisjacksonville]

Hmm...well from Sing In the Rain, they do not even mention Gene Kelly's dancing to the title song or Good Morning, so they either had to consider them so bad as not to be considered or so highly rated not to be considered. Which do you think?

[@Camrynn.ol14]

What about Throughly Modern Millie? The dance scene where Millie meets Dorothy in the elevator!

[@ljhunlimitedart]

The elevator that only works if you tap dance! my favorite kind of elevator!

[@rosekat2756]

And the tap tap tapioca lol

[@shenetta88]

Good one!

[@diegoperezcotto7938]

Jumpin Jive is the coolest,funniest and awesome dance scene ever in the classic famous movie named Stormy Weather 1943 and this dance scene make you laugh

[@janhankins911]

I think the Nicholas Brothers are terribly under-rated as dancers. They are spectacular and I believe the color of their skin affected their rating as dancers and entertainers. Perhaps they'd be more accepted today than when they were dancing? I would hope so, but I'm not so sure.

[@asmith8692]

I think Gene Kelly once favorably one of the Nicholas Brothers to Fred Astaire in artistry and I know that the other brother was compared to Gene Kelly when it came to athleticism.

[@MNuttree]

@@janhankins911 Gregory Hines said that if they wanted to duplicate that dance from "Stormy Weather" in a contemporary film, they'd have to use CGI, since no one living could do what they did.

[@JennNofficial]

All dance scenes in Hello, Dolly, and How to succeed in business without really trying are underrated and Grease

[@isabellamarkowski9223]

I know, How to Succeed is incredibly underrated! Also, I'm kinda shocked they didn't include Steam Heat from The Pajama Game, even as an Honorable Mention. That's classic Fosse, and they honored him so many other times on this list. Maybe they thought it was overkill?

[@NekoKiku]

Barbara dancing in that 40lb dress is completely underrated

[@jaccivarner4188]

I still say there are some awesome over looked dances like " To Life " and the utterly amazing bottle dance during the wedding scene from Fiddler on the Roof

[@laurellane1721]

Oh my god - the Bottle Dance! I love that scene and it's incredible!

[@violetedge83]

The Barn Dance has everything: axe throwing, arm wrestling, pride colors, fighting and gymnastics 💜💜💜💜

[@CarlosEmilioEsq]

Some of these "underrated" dance scenes just happened to be some of the most famous dance scenes in movie musical history. Just sayin.'

[@uptownsunni3560]

Ms Mojo already did a video of the top 20 Dance scenes, so I guess whatever didn’t make THAT list is now “underrated”

[@VintageBeauty1313]

When I was in high school I took a study of stage musicals class. And every time I hear “Who’s got the pain when they do the mambo”, because of someone in that class mishearing the lyrics, I now can’t not hear “who’s got the penguin they do the mambo”

[@debbiebankscell]

That's way better!

[@natejacki]

These are the words that appear in the cc on KZbin!🤣😂

[@jochenstossberg5427]

The song was written as a bit of nonsense to fill a gap in the show, and to give Gwen Verdon another number. It makes no sense in the film, and in the show it makes no sense either. Suddenly there's a number featuring Gwen Verdon's character that has nothing to do with the plot. Fosse did the same thing with Steam Heat, but that showstopper made a bit more sense. They did that a lot back then, throw in a great number and let's see if the audience loves it. Unfortunately when they did love it, they were stuck with a number that they got away with on the stage and everyone loved, but on film feels much more obviously 'thrown in'. Fosse was famous for that. That's why a lot of wonderful songs from great musicals got dropped from the film versions. Take The King and I. I Have Dreamed is a beautiful song, but when you watch the show now, you wonder why it's needed because We Kiss in a Shadow says the same thing really, and do we need to see the lovers again in the garden? No. I Have Dreamed was written so they could make an elaborate scene change. And that's the truth!

[@natejacki]

@@jochenstossberg5427 Wait - it was literally put in the show so they could make a change to the set/costumes? That's such an awesome fun fact (if I understand it correctly).

[@NekoKiku]

I really feel like Seven Brides for Seven Brothers barn dance really should have been first.

[@annamattos8627]

Me too. And that scene where they are cutting wood is AMAZING.

[@susanwinston4123]

Maybe it was because it was/is an iconic, and not really “underrated” number...it’s the best for sure...

[@stylesdani]

This list is not of underrated dance scenes. they are actually among the GREATEST.

[@williamsavage748]

White Christmas simply has the best dance numbers ever produced in any movie ever... you have Minstrel Show, Abraham, Choreography, and of course The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing... a masterpiece

[@jeffreyyewell6540]

Abraham is in Holiday Inn, not White Christmas.

[@williamsavage748]

@@jeffreyyewell6540 No it isn’t? It’s White Christmas …

[@anaemiliarubino44]

Thank you for remembering Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. It's my favourite musical to this day,and has lots of nostalgia of watching it with Grandma!

[@charlenekowalski2767]

Thanks for including "Moses Supposes" from "Singing in the Rain"! It is one of my favorite movie scenes!

[@patrickpsseymour]

It's so simple but I loved the choreography for Elegance From Hello Dolly!

[@mikeletourneau3189]

As far as underrated goes... Donald O'Connor's drunk dance in "Call Me Madame" takes the honors...

[@samlevin122]

I was going to say, the dance scenes in Call Me Madame are soooo underrated and so brilliant

[@mikeletourneau3189]

@@samlevin122 Agreed, further, I also think O'Connor is the most talented "song and dance man" ... Of ALL of 'em!

[@katereilly9367]

Hell, I'd argue as far as numbers in Singing in the Rain go, the Fit as a Fiddle number with him and Gene Kelly is underrated because it's not a number you automatically think of with that one, given that the film has how many memorable dance sequences?

[@sunflower7045]

As a kid, if I wasn’t watching Science Fiction monster flicks, I was watching these classic musicals. They’re still captivating to this day.✨👯‍♂️✨

[@bernadettepervis7493]

That sounds familiar... are you my twin LOL!

[@darasnyder976]

I believe the dream dance sequence from Flower Drum Song is fantastic and very underrated.

[@dianesilverman3842]

I totally agree. I don't understand why it wasn't included. It certainly is overlooked, but just fantastic.

[@darasnyder976]

@@dianesilverman3842, I remember the sweet surprise I felt when I saw that modern dance number. I love how Rodgers and Hammerstein incorporated modern dance into dream sequences in their movies. Unfortunately, this piece, which was wonderfully performed, was (and still is) overlooked.

[@laurellane1721]

The entire film is underrated. It's great and no one hardly ever mentions it.

[@papermoonbabiesbykimberosh4345]

GREAT video! Thank you. Couple of my all time favorites: Buddy Ebson and Shirley Temple “the codfish ball” and Bob Hope and James Cagney - “seven little foys”

[@bethdixon5196]

Great choices. May I mention two of my favorites: the classic "Dancing in the Dark" from The Bandwagon and "There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This", the memorable rooftop dance with Paula Kelly, Shirley Mc Claine and Chita Rivera.

[@skippymagrue]

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is one of the best movies ever made.

[@jochenstossberg5427]

It was made on the cheap to be seen as part of a double bill. It got lucky that's all, because watching it today it's very ordinary.

[@knightsofneeech]

You forget June Bride from "Seven Brides for Seven Daughters"! Some of those women are classically trained and ballet dancers. It's my favorite underrated piece. Second to that is "Who will buy?" from Oliver

[@lemurlover7975]

I love Who Will Buy :)

[@melissaknive3494]

...Also, at least one of the men.... Jacques d'Amboise's (Ephram) credit includes the acknowledgment "Courtesy New York City Ballet", but he still had to leave before filming was finished because he was under contract with them.

[@sammibooger4784]

The “Cool” scene in West Side Story is AFTER the big fight. He’s trying to calm them down so they can find Tony without making a scene or committing more murder.

[@tinaxlynn9157]

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang making it in the honorable mentions makes my heart so happy 💕💕💕

[@sassygal2008]

I was so happy to see that the Moses number was your choice! I showed it to my young son a few months ago and told him that it was the best 4 minutes of any dance sequence in the history of film. The work, contributions and influence of Gene Kelly to musical film and dance may find a new audience thanks to videos like this. Thank you!

[@kkhepp]

Do another list! This was so fun! I now have to go back and rewatch all these films.

[@karenlincoln4057]

The dance “Cool” was done after the rumble in the movie to calm the gang down. In the stage play it was before the rumble as you described. The clip was from the movie.

[@movieswithsammykitty]

Oh I didn’t realize on stage that it comes before the rumble. That’s very interesting, and kind of changes the meaning of the song in some ways.

[@donreed7967]

The Nicholas Brothers are absolutely astounding and well as Ray Bolger. I have to wonder about the health of their legs and the longevity of simple walking well in their later years!

[@partycentralsales]

I don’t understand some of these choices. For instance, what dance scenes were more highly rated in their respective films than “Shall We Dance?” in “The King and I,” “Jumpin’ Jive” in “Stormy Weather,” or “Barn Dance” in “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers?”

[@ellalivingston3947]

I KNOW

[@Breemgrrl]

Yeah, good grief - "Shall We Dance" and the "Barn Dance" are *the* main attractions of their respective movies.

[@techone72893]

Yeah, their definition of underrated needs a little work. Most of their choices are considered classic dance routines and most movie fans and dance fans know of them. They are highly regarded as seminal dance routines, especially the Fosse routines.

[@carisjacksonville]

How many non-musical fans know of Seven Brides at all? How many people think of the dancing from The King and I? (I certainly don't. As much as I love Oscar and Hammerstein musicals, I generally do not think of the dancing with a few notable exceptions.) Now some of there pics make more sense like Moses Supposes, when you compare it to Gene's routine to the Singing In the Rain, because it has a direct comparison in the show.

[@innervisions1828]

@@carisjacksonville It doesn't matter what non-musical fans know or do not know. I am not a professional wrestling fan, therefore I am not qualified to judge who is the most underrated or best wrestler.

[@harryorenstein1144]

Are you honestly saying that the barn dance from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, one of the most iconic dances in all movie musicals, is underrated?

[@carisjacksonville]

I think it comes down to that movie being more obscure. As wonderful of a movie as it is. It does not have the pop culture attention of a movie like West Side Story, so the best dance sequence in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers gets a spot. Where as from West Side Story, like the America dance, Mambo at the HS dance, or I Feel Pretty are all up there in the minds of the public.

[@casper7319]

Danny Kaye is my all time favorite ❤ I play "The Best Things..." year round. At our wedding we are going to project classic Hollywood musical numbers including Astaire, Kelly, O'Connor, and of course Kaye!

[@camil9450]

I really wish you'd shown all the dance scenes in their entirety.

[@samanthakrisher8480]

I’m so happy “The best things happen while you dance” was not only on this list, but so high on the list! This number is my favourite one out of White Christmas. I also love Rosemary Clooney’s line after the dance finishes.

[@MsMojo]

So good!

[@kenholdren9249]

Tom, Dick & Harry from Kiss Me Kate is ACTUALLY underrated and largely forgotten - should have made the cut here!

[@jackieprice3255]

Yes a brilliant dance and the roof top dance that Tommy and Anne did.

[@museumgirl9]

Which version? The 50s or the recorded revival? I prefer the revival. It just flows better for me.

[@AnnaMaria-oy1fp]

I love that movie. I don't think it's as well known as other musicals. Especially internationally.

[@julesmcc5477]

I’m having trouble believing the barn dance from 7 brides/7bros is underrated, considering it’s one of the most famous moments from the film!!

[@Miss_Myth]

I agree it's one of the most famous from the film, I believe it's considered underrated because many don't know the film at all, so they choose the biggest, best number from a little-known source. I could be wrong, but it's the only thing that makes sense to me.

[@julesmcc5477]

That could be, good thinking!!! 😉

[@BlueGriffin20]

I’d say the firework dance or Fred Astaire’s drunk dance in Holiday Inn should have gotten a spot. Holiday Inn has white Christmas and Easter parade, but those two took some serious skill to pull off.

[@miller12918]

Totally, totally agree!!!

[@CelticAngel1]

I love Holiday Inn Astaire's firecracker dance was very cool.

[@lisamelroy2855]

The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing is fantastic, and made even better with costuming by the legendary Edith Head. Vera Ellen's dress, with the darker underskirts, is so dreamy!

[@suzannerust8658]

I was in the chorus for some of these musicals when my local amateur dramatics society did them. Oklahoma was a lot of fun but I quickly discovered how exhausting things like that can be for the people involved.

[@heididepotter8136]

Looks easy on screan but a grate workout

[@mamashanshan2772]

Very awesome pointing out so many incredible dancers!! The incredible ones that have/had such great talent & made dancing look so easy!! Flawlessly, so gracefully!!

[@janhankins911]

I would be hard pressed, indeed, to pick my "favorite" of these under-rated dances. Another I'd have added is "Me Ol' Bamboo" from "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". These are, indeed, wonderful dance sequences.

[@jochenstossberg5427]

Me Old Bamboo is one of the worst musical numbers in history, sorry.

[@janhankins911]

@@jochenstossberg5427 Oh, I'm sorry you don't like it. I love it. To each his own.

[@lemurlover7975]

Yeah I love Me Ol' Bamboo :)

[@fizzao1342]

All dance and musical theatre fans know these scenes.

[@carisjacksonville]

I'm going to disagree here. I'm a fan of musical theater, but I do not care for a lot of Fosse's work. I acknowledge his talent, but it just doesn't do a lot for me. So I've never seen much of Sweet Charity the movie, so I had never seen The Aloof before. I could see similar things with Kansas City and Shall We Dance, I love Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, but when I thing of dance scenes from their movies I tend to go to The Sound of Music first, Carousel second, and some others.

[@julietteyork3721]

The duo in “Stormy Weather” are in a whole other league. Incredible. As for calling several of these dance scenes “underrated,” whoever wrote that isn’t aware that they’ve always been highly rated.

[@valkyriesardo278]

I am so glad you included the Barn Raising Dance from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. That one is dazzling. However, my all time favorite dancers are not seen in classic musicals. They are the ice dancers Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean. The pair changed ice skating forever. They are the first and only pair skaters to win a perfect score in Olympic Gold. Torvill and Dean are remarkable for their precise synchronization, innovative choreography, and seamless transitions. Unlike many skaters, they focus on dance rather than daredevil lifts and jumps. If you've never seen them, look for them in "Torvill and Dean Sarabande"

[@tracybair1642]

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is my favorite musical

[@bethking9830]

Thank you for bringing them back 😍

[@Jasper7182009]

I’ve always thought that if I could go back in time and be on the set of a movie, I would want to be on the set of the “King and I” while they were filming the “shall we dance “segment. The music and its orchestration and Yul Brenner and Deborah Kerr dancing the full breadth of the stage. - Wow!

[@TabithaDial]

Agree! Thank you for all this joy! I have so many good, good memories of these classic moments, thanks to my mother. She shared these, and watched them all the time. She passed last Sept, so I feel incredibly lucky that this artform continues to shape my life, as well as many others'!

[@lisalovesphotography]

Steam Heat from The Pajama Game is another classic Fosse number-with hats! Soooo difficult and totally cool.

[@kh3612]

For serious movie musical immersion: That's Entertainment! 1,2,&3 and That's Dancing!

[@margegarland7635]

The song cool in west side story happened after the fight between the two gangs. The jets members were pissed about riff dying and wanted revenge which leads the new leader, ice, to calm them down, because he knows if they blindly charged after the sharks, more lives would be lost.

[@eduardoramirezjr4403]

Who decided that any of these dance numbers are underrated? All these numbers are integral to the plot of the respective stories.

[@tommoncrieff1154]

I couldn’t agree more. I love everyone of these and they’ve all been repeatedly critically acclaimed.

[@MareShoop]

Because I doubt very many people know who the Nicholas Brothers are. It’s a great reminder.

[@AnnaMaria-oy1fp]

Thank you. I think Mojo has ran out of ideas for their lists and just make things up as they go.

[@eduardoramirezjr4403]

@@AnnaMaria-oy1fp You’re welcome! 😉

[@fionafleischmann5530]

The Red Shoes might be the most iconic dance film ever.

[@randolphpinkle4482]

I'm sick of the word 'iconic.' The Red Shoes is the greatest ballet film ever, yes, but dance? Not even close.

[@lysanamcmillan7972]

"I don't know The Red Shoes, I never saw The Red Shoes, I don't give a fuck about The Red Shoes." -- Val, A Chorus Line. Speaks to and for me, that does. If your iconic movie has to involve forced dancing, what's it say?

[@rosaramos7399]

I love each and everyone of these movies. I've always loved musicals since I was a little girl.

[@jazziered142]

Just love Ann Miller. Love Tap.

[@kristinboes3905]

I am so excited! I think I suggested 5 songs and 4 of them got included! And the fifth was from "Hairspray," and was the one you showed while talking about why "Hairspray" wouldn't be included. Thanks for listening to my nerdy expertise!!

[@JazzyMamaInAK]

They just should have used the older version of Hairspray instead of the more recent one

[@cherriberri7161]

Singing In The Rain has an amazing dance routine by Donald O’Connor in the Make Them Laugh number it’s freakin incredible! Another never mentioned dance number that is underestimated is Jerry Lewis in Cinderfella it’s really outstanding! I heard after the staircase part he actually was rushed to the hospital with a heart attack. The man could do it all! Jerry Lewis was a super talent!

[@janetlaytham8991]

YES!!! I actually just LITERALLY got the dvd of Cinderfella in the mail yesterday (November 23rd). Jerry's dance sequence down the staircase was filmed in one shot. He put SO much energy into it, he suffered a heart attack at, I believe, age 28.

[@PurpleRobe8]

"Take Off With Us" from All That Jazz was not the audition scene. That was covered in the beginning of the film with "On Broeadway". "Take Off With Us" was a preview for the producers of the fictional Broadway show. All those dancers had already gotten the parts.

[@stvp68]

I was hoping someone else caught that mistake

[@susanvorlicky1433]

Astaire and Roger's during let's call the whole thing off and Bobby Van bouncing dance(small town girl)