15 Dance Movies That Aren't About Competition (Fiction Horizon)

"The dance genre often relies on the structure of a high-stakes tournament or an underground battle to drive the narrative forward. Cinema has also produced countless masterpieces where movement serves personal expression or storytelling rather than scoring points from judges. These films explore themes of romance and social rebellion or artistic obsession through the lens of choreography. The following list highlights movies where dance is integral to the plot without culminating in a final trophy." - fictionhorizon.com