00:00Miss Mojo is mine and bye-bye.
00:05Welcome to Miss Mojo.
00:07And today, we're counting down our picks for the most memorable movie scenes with show-stopping chair choreography.
00:19Number 10. Cruisin' for a Bruisin' Teen Beach Movie.
00:22You better run, run, run. Here we come. Revin' our engines under the sun.
00:29Inspired by West Side Story, this Disney Channel original movie gives the classic musical a fresh seaside spin.
00:35In Cruisin' for a Bruisin', choreographer Christopher Scott uses chairs to adapt the retro dance style into a brand new world.
00:42After feuding with the surfers over a popular hangout spot, the bikers take over the dance floor with a set of red diner seats.
00:49We're riding with me. I got a gang full of bruisers. All cruising with me.
00:53We're tearing up, we're tearing up, we're tearing up.
00:56Showing off their cool confidence with those recognizable vintage moves, the characters use the furniture to slide through formations and pull off a series of impressive tricks and skills.
01:06We just ride, ride, ride all day. We're not gonna live any other way.
01:12Number 9. Lazy. There's no business like show business.
01:16Hello. Here we go.
01:23No, sorry, not tonight.
01:25That was quick.
01:26In this scene, Donald O'Connor, Mitzi Gaynor and Marilyn Monroe stage a comedic musical number on a plush red chaise.
01:33The song features a woman and her personal peanut gallery as she reluctantly takes phone calls from her many admirers.
01:39Monroe's slow and sultry movements anchor the scene.
01:42Out in the sun, with nowhere to be done.
01:51Gaynor and O'Connor use the seat to create levels, strike poses, and transition between sitting and standing sequences.
01:58The genius of Lazy is its combination of high energy tapping with the starlet's slow drawl.
02:03The chair is the centerpiece that brings it all together.
02:13Number 8. Express. Burlesque.
02:15E-X-P-R-E-S-S. Love, sex, ladies, no regrets.
02:24After being cast in her first major film role as burlesque dancer Ally, Christina Aguilera's performance cemented her triple threat status.
02:31Dressed in fishnets and sequins, Ally and her fellow dancers set the stage for a Fosse-inspired chair dance.
02:37While showing off her impressive vocal runs, Aguilera and the dancers managed to make balancing and twirling on furniture in heels look easy.
02:54Not only do the seats act as seductive props, but they're also incorporated into the choreography and even used as percussion throughout the routine.
03:02Number 7. The final audition. Save the last dance.
03:25In this classic modern dance film, Julia Stiles plays teenage ballerina Sarah,
03:29whose unexpected move introduces her to a whole new world of dance.
03:33She starts to learn the basics of hip-hop.
03:35And in one scene, her boyfriend uses a chair to teach her to loosen up her movements.
03:40Inspired, Sarah decides to take a new approach to her Juilliard audition.
03:44When it comes time for the performance, she sets up a folding chair on stage before beginning the routine.
03:49Blending classical training with her newly learned grooves, the prop makes the fusion choreography a standout.
04:04No. 6. Astaire's Piano Dance. Let's Dance.
04:19Fred Astaire was always pushing the boundaries as a performer, whether it was tapping in roller skates or dancing on the ceiling.
04:34This scene is no exception, as the actor performs an impressive routine on top of a piano.
04:39After stepping down to grab his hat and coat, he still manages to make his exit just as spectacular.
04:53Showcasing his incredible skill, he steps onto the backs of chairs, gracefully riding the momentum as they tip over.
05:00Though this isn't his most well-known role, the tricky stunt is still one of his more recognizable dance moments.
05:06Number 5. Le Jeune Homme et la Mort. White Nights.
05:27Many have hailed Mikhail Baryshnikov as the most legendary modern ballet dancer.
05:31His popularity is partially due to his success in both film and television.
05:36In the opening sequence of this 1985 movie, the dancer shows off why he's so well revered with a breathtaking performance.
05:43Gliding through a sequence from the French ballet Le Jeune Homme et la Mort,
05:47Baryshnikov dances effortlessly on, over and around a set of chairs.
05:52Treating the seat as if it were an extension of his own limbs, the performance is an incredible feat of both strength and grace.
06:12Number 4. Leslie Caron's Chair Dance. An American in Paris.
06:30After discovering Leslie Caron in a ballet company abroad,
06:44Jean Kelly offered the young French woman the opportunity to make her Hollywood debut in An American in Paris.
06:50The dancer shines in the ballet heavy musical, including a memorable sequence where she acts out a series of characteristics.
06:56While portraying an exciting girl, she puts on a slower, more sultry display with an ornate purple chair.
07:11However, according to Caron, the sensual routine ran into trouble with the censorship board.
07:16In response, the actress remarked, quote,
07:18But what could go on with a chair? Not very much.
07:25She seems to be a lusty young lady.
07:27Oh no, she's sweet and shy.
07:31Number 3. Moses Supposes. Singing in the Rain.
07:34This 1952 movie musical is full of incredible dance performances.
07:48And several of the numbers are well known for incorporating set pieces.
07:51This scene is no exception.
07:53As Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor turn a tongue twister into an all out tap dance.
07:57Nothing in the room is off limits.
07:59And the dynamic duo eventually hop up onto a set of chairs.
08:11Continuing to tap, they expertly jump on and off the wooden seats, never missing a beat.
08:16Together, Kelly and O'Connor's mastery of the choreography makes the difficult steps flow together seamlessly.
08:22Hey!
08:29Number 2. Mine Hair. Cabaret.
08:33My knee bad.
08:37Thanks to legendary choreographer and director, Bob Fosse, this movie musical's unique dance style is unmistakable.
08:44In this scene, Liza Minnelli and the background dancers perform with a set of chairs.
08:49It's one of the more memorable visuals from the Oscar winning film.
08:52Rather than showing off with complicated stunts, the routine takes a more subtle approach.
08:57But now it's over.
09:00And though I used to care, I need the open air.
09:05You're better off without me mine hair.
09:08Fosse's signature slow burning choreography is a master class in control, dynamics and visual interest.
09:15Expertly perched and posing on her own seat, Minnelli turns a tricky balancing act into a confident and seductive performance.
09:31Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
09:35We both reached for the gun, Chicago.
09:38The routine uses chairs to create the illusion of puppetry.
09:42That's the thought that you came upon me!
09:46When we both reached for the gun!
09:48You're all the world to me, Royal Wedding.
09:52Fred Astaire dances up a lounge chair to begin his gravity defying routine.
09:56Pony, Magic Mike XXL.
10:07Channing Tatum reprises his famous choreography with a workshop stool.
10:11What's my name, Descendants 2.
10:23The pirate crew dances with Uma's seashell throne.
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10:48Number 1.
10:49She's a Dream.
10:50Flashdance.
10:51Not only was this 1983 film a box office smash, but it also created one of the most legendary dance scenes of all time.
11:08To this day, the silhouette of a woman with her back arched across a chair is instantly recognizable, though the role is played by Jennifer Beals.
11:16This routine is also the work of Maureen Jahan, an uncredited dance double.
11:20From the start, the number builds from sensual and energetic choreography to that iconic handle pull that sends water cascading down onto the stage.
11:29Sexy, powerful, and perfectly 80s, this chair's starring role has become a timeless cinematic moment.
11:44Which of these chair choreographies had you on the edge of your own seat?
11:53Let us know your top picks in the comments below.
11:55Let us know your top picks in the comments below.
11:56Let us know your top picks in the comments below.
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