Get ready to move your hips and tap your feet! Join us as we count down the most sizzling salsa dance scenes in cinema history. From romantic encounters to energetic competitions, these movie moments showcase the passion and skill of this Latin dance. Whether you're a dance enthusiast or just love a good movie scene, these salsa sequences are sure to get your heart racing!
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00:00Where have you been?
00:01I'm sorry.
00:02This is a crazy idea.
00:03No.
00:04We're on our way.
00:05Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today, we're counting down our picks for the most well-choreographed,
00:10entertaining and or memorable salsa dances on film.
00:14You're absolutely amazing.
00:16I'm kind of busy.
00:20Number 10.
00:21Trying to impress.
00:23Along came Pauly.
00:24For this Ben Stiller comedy, the lead character Ruben Pfeffer goes from a worrisome guy to
00:28a more open-minded romantic.
00:31This scene illustrates his transformation as he woos Pauly with a dance.
00:35It also has some of the most unlikely and entertaining salsa choreography in movies.
00:53Stiller has a lot of energy despite not being a traditional dancer.
00:57He gets very physical, making you laugh as he does an over-the-top routine.
01:08We might all be Jennifer Aniston's character here, watching with excitement and embarrassment
01:13as somebody tries their hardest to impress.
01:15It's ultimately a sequence that makes you confident to follow in Pfeffer's footsteps.
01:20Number 9.
01:27Sad salsa.
01:28How to be a Latin lover.
01:29In this comedy, Salma Hayek and Eugenio Derbez lend their talents to an unorthodox salsa
01:35scene.
01:36Hayek's character Sarah talks about her tradition of turning a sad song into an impromptu dance.
01:45It's a great twist on a traditional number, giving a more realistic look at how somebody
01:49expresses themselves.
01:51Both professional actors give this an unpolished feel that's totally endearing.
02:06There's a welcome dose of sentimentality here, mixed with humor that allows the players to
02:10be more free-spirited.
02:12The performers do their best to make it all effortlessly real.
02:15With a funny interruption, the whole thing comes to an end after Hugo pleads with them
02:19to stop.
02:28Number 8.
02:29First dance.
02:30Cuban Fury.
02:42Exploring the world of salsa, Cuban Fury follows a former dancer's attempt to get back into
02:46the groove.
02:47Frost's hero Bruce Garrett is out of practice, trying to learn the ropes again from someone
02:52much more skilled.
03:06This scene shows off the beauty, danger, and unexpected highs of salsa dancing.
03:11Frost brings his comic personality to the sequence, playing the perfect foil in an entertaining
03:16face-off.
03:17The character also receives surprising feedback from his partner that makes this more of a
03:21contact sport.
03:28The two might not be the most obvious pair, but they create a memorable team as one tries
03:33to keep up, and the other offers up some special moves.
03:45Number 7.
03:46Salsa Bar.
03:47Step Up Revolution.
03:49If this scene from the long-running franchise is any indication, you don't need a fancy
03:53club to salsa.
03:54This bar has more than enough dance floor to accommodate lead characters Sean and Emily.
04:05Trying their hand at the specific style, they generate a supportive crowd to cheer for them.
04:10It's a feel-good and quick number that doesn't have all the usual frills.
04:16Step Up Revolution shows a more realistic look at dancing in a bar, having fun with
04:21someone you love, and enjoying the night.
04:23The main performers even let go with some fancy footwork and other tricky moves for
04:27good measure.
04:37Number 6.
04:38Salsa Night.
04:39Center Stage.
04:40While this movie focuses on the world of New York ballet dancers, it doesn't really focus
04:45on New York ballet dancers.
04:46The ensemble also tries out a few other styles along the way.
04:54This exciting scene gives them a chance to salsa, and they make the most of it.
04:59As Jodi and Charlie pair off, they prove to be good enough to keep up in a completely
05:03different genre.
05:04The impressive dips and twirls only inspire more people to hit the dance floor.
05:15That's not salsa!
05:16That's not salsa!
05:17That's not salsa!
05:18That's not salsa!
05:19That's not salsa!
05:20That's not salsa!
05:21That's not salsa!
05:22When their friends get involved, the salsa dance really comes to life.
05:23Whoever might be more authentic ultimately doesn't matter.
05:26All parties shine in a fun excursion from their strict dance studio.
05:42Number 5.
05:43Salsa in the Ring.
05:44Wait, what do you mean, stay in the ring?
05:46If you can't keep up, then we're there for one dance.
05:49Like a battle.
05:51In true life.
05:52This fantastic scene mixes the beauty of salsa with the intensity of a boxing ring.
05:57Starting as a challenge between Eva and Ash, many other worthy dancers soon join in, executing
06:02increasingly hairy maneuvers.
06:14These performers could almost double as acrobats at several points.
06:18Pushing their bodies to the limit, the talented group lifts each other up in both literal
06:22and figurative ways, and show off their strength, flexibility, and focus.
06:26Street Dance 2 gives the viewer more than just a traditional salsa, elevating the genre
06:31and making creative use of the unique space.
06:37That's what I call a battle.
06:41Number 4.
06:42Party Dance.
06:43Step Up 2, The Streets.
06:44While at a party, Andy West and Chase Collins explore their feelings for each other over
06:48the course of a groovy dance scene.
06:57They're both nothing short of flirty throughout the sequence.
07:00From their close-quarters moves to a notable dip, both characters bring their own romantic
07:04energy to this salsa.
07:05West even takes Collins' hat at one point in another moment that showcases their chemistry.
07:13After watching this scene, you'll see why it looks like so many partners fall in love
07:19doing this dance.
07:20It's more subtle than some of the other step-up routines, but it also helps provide
07:24insight into the main relationship.
07:31Number 3.
07:32The Club, In The Heights.
07:33In this adaptation of the Broadway musical, Usnavi and Vanessa end up at a salsa club,
07:38and the stylish venue makes for some awesome dancing.
07:43Who, me?
07:44You wanna dance?
07:45No, man.
07:46Okay, I took my chance.
07:47It's cool, it's cool, hey, if you want to.
07:49You don't mind.
07:50I'm fine, I'm fine.
07:51While the characters might not be having a normal date, they do get to witness some expert
07:56routines.
07:57The lead performers separate as the drama heats up.
07:59This allows the film to spotlight the many talented dancers in this ensemble, aided by
08:04some seriously slick editing.
08:13The electric salsa maneuvers make you want to follow their lead and turn your own home
08:18into a personal dance floor.
08:20By the end, they all come together for an awe-inspiring battle.
08:33Number 2.
08:34Learning The Ropes.
08:35Dance With Me.
08:36When Raphael and Ruby join each other at the club, they both show off their dancing skills,
08:41and this scene puts you at the center of the action.
08:46What do you mean?
08:47We have the whole floor.
08:49While they get off to a bumpy start, the couple show you that you don't have to be perfect
08:54to salsa.
08:55Cheyenne and Vanessa Williams dance as a pair and with a group, showing how much fun it
08:59can be to let the music take control.
09:11There's also some impressive spins and twirls along the way that showcase the performers'
09:15techniques.
09:16It's an energetic journey made even more effective by some stellar lighting and backup
09:21dancers.
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09:49Number 1.
09:50Dance Contest.
09:51Dirty Dancing, Havana Nights.
09:53The only thing is when I look into your eyes.
09:56I see the sun from the distance in your disguise.
09:59You whisper secrets that you want to get my dreams.
10:02When I wake up, do you let us both dream?
10:05Javier Suarez and Katie Miller test the boundaries of 1950s Cuba through both their romantic
10:10and their dancing partnership.
10:12With Miller's family watching, she engages in a steamy dance with Javier that oozes passion
10:16and chemistry.
10:17Baby, this love is horrendous.
10:20I got my love for horrendous.
10:23Move, move, move.
10:24I got you.
10:25And I will enjoy each of you, baby.
10:28The actors play beautifully off of each other, taking center stage for this romantic routine
10:33and sharing a kiss that discomforts those watching them.
10:36It's fair to say that the better the salsa dance, the more outrageous it all ends up
10:40being.
10:41Some of the best moves aren't exactly family-friendly, with this one being one example as Suarez
10:45and his partner light the floor on fire.
10:59Which cinematic salsa routine did we forget?
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