Si te encantó 'Billy Elliot (Quiero bailar)' (2000), la conmovedora historia de un niño que desafía las expectativas para seguir su pasión por el ballet, este artículo es para ti. Aquí encontrarás 10 películas y series similares que comparten temas de superación, sueños y lucha contra los estereotipos. Prepárate para descubrir nuevas historias inspiradoras que te robarán el corazón.

Fame (1980)
Descripción: Chronicles the lives of students at a performing arts high school, highlighting their struggles and triumphs in dance and other arts.
Hecho: The film’s title song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and became a global hit.


Flashdance (1983)
Descripción: A story of a young woman balancing her blue-collar job with her ambition to become a professional dancer, showcasing gritty determination.
Hecho: The iconic water splash scene was achieved by having Jennifer Beals sit on a chair while a bucket of water was thrown at her.


Footloose (1984)
Descripción: A tale of a teenager challenging small-town conservatism by introducing dance as a form of expression and freedom.
Hecho: Kevin Bacon did all his own dancing in the film, despite having no formal training.


Dirty Dancing (1987)
Descripción: Follows a young woman’s journey of self-discovery and rebellion through dance during a summer vacation.
Hecho: The famous lift scene was filmed in one take after many failed attempts due to Jennifer Grey’s fear of heights.


Strictly Ballroom (1992)
Descripción: A rebellious dancer defies traditional ballroom rules to create his own style, emphasizing individuality and passion.
Hecho: The film was originally a stage play before being adapted into a movie by Baz Luhrmann.


The Full Monty (1997)
Descripción: Explores themes of personal transformation and self-expression through dance, set against a backdrop of economic hardship.
Hecho: The film was shot in just 28 days and became the highest-grossing British film at the time of its release.


Save the Last Dance (2001)
Descripción: Centers on a teenager overcoming personal tragedy and racial barriers by pursuing her dream of becoming a ballet dancer.
Hecho: Julia Stiles trained intensively in ballet for six months to prepare for her role.


Center Stage (2000)
Descripción: Drama about young ballet students navigating personal and professional challenges while striving for success in a competitive world.
Hecho: Many of the dancers in the film were real-life ballet students from the American Ballet Theatre.


Honey (2003)
Descripción: A young choreographer follows her dreams of making it big in the dance world while staying true to her roots.
Hecho: Jessica Alba performed most of her own dance sequences, showcasing her natural talent and athleticism.


Step Up (2006)
Descripción: Focuses on a young individual breaking societal expectations and finding their passion through dance, blending urban and classical styles.
Hecho: The film launched the career of Channing Tatum and spawned a successful franchise with multiple sequels.
