Dance in Film · 1948

The Red Shoes (1948)

A young ballerina is torn between her art and her love in this visually stunning Powell and Pressburger masterpiece, featuring a legendary 17-minute ballet sequence.

The Red Shoes is a 1948 dance feature film centred on International Standard. For dancers, it's a chance to see the style performed on screen — the phrasing, partnering, and musicality that the same dances carry onto a real floor.

Where to watch: Streaming (various)