Dance in Film · 1996

Shall We Dance? (1996)

Japanese film about a businessman who secretly takes up ballroom dancing. The original that inspired the 2004 Hollywood remake.

Shall We Dance? is a 1996 dance feature film centred on International Standard, American Smooth. 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)