Since the beginning of the motion picture, movies featuring dancing have always been a hit with audiences. Countless "dancing movies" have been made throughout the past century, encompassing all genres of dance, from ballet to krump and almost everything in between. Here are some favourite movie moments of all time:

The Turning Point (1977) - The story of two sisters who reflect on the role ballet played in their lives, as they watch one of their daughters enter ballet training. With a star-studded cast including famous ballet dancers Mikhail Baryshnikov and Alexandra Danilova

Billy Elliot (2000) - A son of a coal miner in Ireland, steps away from the family profession and decides to become a ballet dancer, despite initial ridicule from his father and brother.

Save the Last Dance (2000) - Following the death of her mother, a young aspiring ballerina moves in with her father to a tough inner-city neighbourhood. She befriends local kids and learns a side of life she had not previously known.

Strictly Ballroom (1992) - A romantic comedy about an Australian ballroom-dancer who is trying to challenge the strict rules of formal ballroom dancing by adding his own steps and improvisations.

Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) - A documentary about a ballroom dance program for fifth graders in the New York City public school system

Take the Lead (2006) - A ballroom teacher finds himself teaching more than just dance, when he is assigned to teach ballroom in a tough inner-city school.

You Got Served (2004) - A popular movie about a break-dancing crew competing in a battle of their lives.

Honey (2003) - An aspiring dancer overcomes various challenges to open up her own dance studio.

Step Up (2006) - Two dancers from different walks of life are paired in a showcase, that ends up changing the course of their lives.

Shall We Dance? (1937) - One of the many Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers classics, this one uniquely focused on ballet, combined with modern pieces.

Singin' in the Rain (1952) - A hugely popular Gene Kelly film, a satire about the pitfalls of show business.

Saturday Night Fever (1977) - A modern classic featuring John Travolta, showcasing the 70s phenomena, disco dancing.

Dirty Dancing (1987) - A coming-of-age story, about a young girl who falls in love with a dance instructor during a family vacation.