Dance in Film · 1936

Swing Time (1936)

Astaire and Rogers in what many consider their finest film, featuring the legendary "Never Gonna Dance" sequence.

Swing Time is a 1936 dance musical centred on American Smooth, Swing. For dancers, it's a chance to see these styles performed on screen — the phrasing, partnering, and musicality that the same dances carry onto a real floor.

Where to watch: Streaming (various)