Moviefone logo
  • Movie Showtimes
  • News
  • TV Shows
  • Movies
  • Streaming
Trending
New 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' Trailer
'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Trailer
'Wicked: For Good' Trailer
'Zootopia 2' Teaser Trailer
Buy TicketsHighlightsNew MoviesTV ShowsStreamingMovie ChartsVideosWhat to WatchIn TheatersMovie TheatersComing SoonMovie ReviewsMoviefone TVMade In HollywoodNewsCelebritiesNetflixPrime Video
WeaponsWeaponsThe Black PhoneThe Black PhoneThe ElixirThe ElixirThe Perfect NeighborThe Perfect NeighborThe Hand That Rocks the CradleThe Hand That Rocks the CradleNobody Wants ThisNobody Wants ThisTaskTaskSlow HorsesSlow HorsesThe DiplomatThe DiplomatHarlan Coben's LazarusHarlan Coben's Lazarus
Don’t Miss Out! Sign Up for the Moviefone Newsletter Today.
Highlights
Elio - Communiverse Clip
Elio
A Minecraft Movie - Danielle Brooks Exclusive Interview
A Minecraft Movie
The Fantastic Four: First Steps - Pedro Pascal at Berlin Fan Event
The Fantastic 4: First Steps
Wicked: For Good - Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Character Poster
Wicked: For Good
Lilo & Stitch - Noisy Moviegoer Clip
Lilo & Stitch
Monster: The Ed Gein Story Season 1 - A Sinister Smile
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Ironheart - Official Trailer
Ironheart
Monster: The Ed Gein Story Season 1 - Lesley Manville as Bernice Worden
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Murderbot - Now Streaming Clip
Murderbot
Keeper - Official Poster
Keeper
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere - Official Teaser Clip
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
Now You See Me: Now You Don't - Jesse Eisenberg as J. Daniel Atlas
Now You See Me: Now You Don't
Cleaner - Daisy Ridley Exclusive Interview
Cleaner
Frankenstein - Official Teaser Poster
Frankenstein
Shadow Force - Kerry Washington Exclusive Interview
Shadow Force
Shrinking Season 3 - First Look at Jason Segel and Harrison Ford
Shrinking
  1. News
  2. ›Movies

11 Favorite Dance Scenes in Rom-Coms

Sharon Knolle
April 23, 2019 - 1 min read

It's been 15 years since Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo danced to "Thriller" in "13 Going on 30," a good time to salute our favorite dance scenes in rom-coms.

'Charlie's Angels' (2000)

When Natalie (Cameron Diaz) is asked to dance on stage to “Baby Got Back” at "Soul Train," the puzzled crowd at first isn't into her old school moves like The Robot. But her pure enthusiasm soon has the whole room cheering. Go white girl! We also get a Natalie fantasy dance sequence set to "Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel" and all three angels busting a move to "Can't Touch This." It's an embarrassment of riches.

'Earth Girls Are Easy' (1988)

Zeebo (Marlon Wayans) easily wins a dance-off with some (literally) smoking moves in our favorite alien rom-com.

'10 Things I Hate About You' (1999)

To win back Kat (Juila Stiles), Patrick performs "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" in front of the whole school. Complete with some impressive Broadway stylings. And handily outrunning the school security guards. We also love Kat's drunken party dance to Biggie's "Hypnotize."

'Romy and Michele's High School Reunion' (1997)

So Romy and Michele didn't actually invent Post-Its. They and wealthy Sandy Frink (Alan Cumming), steal the show at their reunion with a pas de trois to Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time."

'13 Going on 30' (2004)

Like Natalie in "Charlie's Angels," Jenna (Jennifer Garner)'s sheer enthusiasm gets everyone going on the dance floor to "Thriller," even a reluctant Matty (Mark Ruffalo).

'Isn't It Romantic' (2019)

How does Natalie (Rebel Wilson) know she's in a romantic comedy? Because everyone spontaneously breaks out into a synchronized dance, of course!

'Love, Simon' (2018)

Before Simon (Nick Robinson) officially comes out, he imagines what his big, gay life would be like: Just like Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody” video, naturally.

'Funny Face' (1957)

Serious thinker-turned-model Jo (Audrey Hepburn) spots a chance to express herself through music in a hilarious modern routine. Her costar Fred Astaire (passing himself off as a beatnik) does a Fosse-esque dance at one point, even going up the stairs on his knees.

'Bride and Prejudice' (2004)

Yep, that's Naveen Andrews (Sayid from "Lost") leading the men in a Bollywood number from this fun update on "Pride and Prejudice."

'500 Days of Summer' (2009)

When you're in love, complete strangers naturally start dancing along with you to Hall & Oates' "You Make My Dreams Come True." There's even an animated bluebird straight out of "Snow White."

'The Big Lebowski' (1988)

The Dude (Jeff Bridges) has some pretty inspired visions, including this elaborate musical number set to Kenny Rogers' "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In." It's pure fun as the Coen Bros pay homage to classic musicals in their own quirky way.

romantic comediesearth girls are easy13 going on 3010 things i hate about youjeff bridgesjennifer garnerlove simonmark ruffalo
Movies
Sharon Knolle
Article by Sharon Knolle
Freelance Writer

Sharon has been writing for Moviefone since 2009 and has also written for IMDB, USA Today, TV Guide and Forces of Geek.

Related News

Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner to Star in ‘One Night Only’
Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner to Star in ‘One Night Only’
Best Jennifer Aniston Movies Ranked
Best Jennifer Aniston Movies Ranked
Best Romantic Comedies of All Time
Best Romantic Comedies of All Time
9 Things You Never Knew About 'When Harry Met Sally' on its 30th Anniversary
9 Things You Never Knew About 'When Harry Met Sally' on its 30th Anniversary
12 Things You Didn't Know About '13 Going on 30' on its 15th Anniversary
12 Things You Didn't Know About '13 Going on 30' on its 15th Anniversary
12 Things You Never Knew About 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' on its 25th Anniversary
12 Things You Never Knew About 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' on its 25th Anniversary

More News on Moviefone

Movie Review: ‘Bugonia’
Movie Review: ‘Bugonia’
Austin Butler in Early Talks For New ‘Miami Vice’ Movie
Austin Butler in Early Talks For New ‘Miami Vice’ Movie
Nikki Glaser Working with Judd Apatow on New Rom-Com
Nikki Glaser Working with Judd Apatow on New Rom-Com
Michael B. Jordan in Early Talks For the New ‘Miami Vice’
Michael B. Jordan in Early Talks For the New ‘Miami Vice’
'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere' Press Conference
'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere' Press Conference
Best Rock and Roll Biopics
Best Rock and Roll Biopics
  • New Movies
  • Movies In Theaters
  • Movies Coming Soon
  • Movies Streaming Now
  • TV Shows
  • Best Movies
  • Best TV Shows

Follow Moviefone

FacebookXInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokRSSNewsletterWidgets

Movie and TV Reviews

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere poster
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
Movie Review
60
After the Hunt poster
After the Hunt
Movie Review
40
Black Phone 2 poster
Black Phone 2
Movie Review
80

Top Movies

Weapons poster
Weapons
Last night at 2:17 AM, every child from Mrs. Gandy's class went missing.
74
The Black Phone poster
The Black Phone
Never talk to strangers.
76
The Elixir poster
The Elixir
65

Top Series

Nobody Wants This poster
Nobody Wants This
We're so back.
75
Task poster
Task
Every force has its equal.
63
Slow Horses poster
Slow Horses
Drinker. Thinker. Rebel. Spy.
80

Latest Trailers

'Altered' Trailer2:02'Altered' Trailer
'Crime 101' Trailer3:06'Crime 101' Trailer
'Pluribus' Season 1 Trailer1:50'Pluribus' Season 1 Trailer
'I Can Only Imagine 2' Trailer2:11'I Can Only Imagine 2' Trailer
'Troll 2' Trailer2:37'Troll 2' Trailer
'Reminders of Him' Trailer2:54'Reminders of Him' Trailer
Moviefone logo
MoviesMovie ChartsMovies In TheatersMovies Coming SoonNew Movie ReleasesMovies by KeywordsWhat to Watch
TV ShowsTV Show ChartsTop Rated TV ShowsPopular TV ShowsTV Shows by KeywordTV Show TrailersTV Show Clips
StreamingNetflixPrime VideoDisney+HuluMaxApple TV+
Movie ShowtimesLos Angeles ShowtimesDallas ShowtimesNew York ShowtimesAll TheatersAMC TheatresCinemark
VideosMovie TrailersMoviefone TVMovie ClipsExclusive InterviewsMade in HollywoodMade In Hollywood Teen
Movie GenresSummer MoviesFamily MoviesTV MoviesRomance MoviesDrama Movies
TV GenresSci Fi Fantasy TV ShowsNews TV ShowsDocumentary TV ShowsFamily TV ShowsDrama TV Shows
NewsMovie NewsTV NewsMovie PhotosBehind the ScenesBest Movies Ever
CelebritiesJenna OrtegaDaniel RadcliffeBrie LarsonJake GyllenhaalTom Holland
ReviewsMovie ReviewsTV Show ReviewsSpringsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere ReviewAfter the Hunt ReviewBlack Phone 2 Review
FacebookXInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokRSSNewsletterWidgets
AboutContact UsSitemapTerms of ServicePrivacy Policy
Copyright © 2025 Moviefone Media LLC
Asset 1This product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb.
Moviefone Weekly

Moviefone is your ultimate guide to what's new in theaters and streaming on any screen. Each week, we'll help you discover the biggest releases & hidden gems. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter. Moviefone: find it. watch it.

No spam, unsubscribe anytime.