Dancing in Movies Trivia Questions & Answers

Question 1

51 Twelve young ballet dancers work and train, Getting a lead part in the workshop is their aim, Tensions mount, they fight and rage, But who will finally get to ___ ?

Reference: Quiz: Bust a Move.

Answer

Answer: Centre Stage

"Centre Stage" (2000) tells the story of a group of young ballet dancers who face the stress and strains of becoming professional dancers, all the while coping with the pressure of becoming adults.
The story is set in the ficitional American Ballet Acadamy, but exterior shots of this fictional school are actually that of The Juilliard School, a performing arts acadamy in New York.

Question 2

52 This iconic dance scene truly provides a twist in the story. What film gave us John Travolta and Uma Thurman twisting to "You Never Can Tell"?

Reference: Quiz: A Twist in the Story.

Answer

Answer: Pulp Fiction

"Pulp Fiction" (1994) was directed and co-written by Quentin Tarantino. It is a film noir/black comedy, which interweaves three different story lines about mobsters, thieves and a briefcase in non-linear sequences. It is known for its violence and humourous dialogue and for revitalising John Travolta's career.

In the famous dance scene Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman) take part in, and win, a dance competition at Jack Rabbit Slim's, performing a twist to Chuck Berry's "You Never Can Tell".

According to Uma Thurman, she based her dancing on the character Duchess from the movie "The Aristocats" (1970). John Travolta attributes some of their dance moves to Adam West's dance from the 1960's "Batman" TV show episode "Hi Diddle Riddle" (for those who want to check it out, it's about 2/3 through the episode).

Question 3

53 Complete the title of this song and dance film, featuring Gene Kelly as an American ex-GI, expat seeking fame for himself as an artist in a European city: 'An American in ______'.

Reference: Quiz: Dancing in the Movies.

Answer

Answer: Paris

'An American in Paris' brought many artists together, including director Vincente Minnelli, playwright Alan Jay Lerner, composer/lyricist team George and Ira Gershwin, pianist Oscar Levant, ballet dancer Leslie Caron and, of course, the immortal Gene Kelly. Naturally, the film won a Best Picture Oscar.

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