Dance in Film · 1961

West Side Story (1961)

Jerome Robbins's choreography transforms Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet into a Mambo-fueled street ballet in 1950s New York.

West Side Story is a 1961 dance musical centred on Club Latin, American Rhythm. 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)