Movies like The Forbidden Dance

A classic story of romance and dancing, Dirty Dancing features the tale of a young woman who falls in love with a dance instructor at a summer resort. Fans of The Forbidden Dance will likely enjoy the chemistry between the leads and the passionate dance sequences.

Step Up is the start of a dance franchise that showcases the blending of different worlds through the universal language of dance. It shares with The Forbidden Dance a narrative of romance intertwined with dance culture, making it a natural follow-up for fans.

This film tells the story of an aspiring ballerina who finds herself in a completely new urban high school where she discovers hip-hop dance. The fusion of styles and the overcoming of cultural barriers should resonate with those who appreciated The Forbidden Dance.

Based on a true story, Take the Lead features Antonio Banderas as a ballroom dance instructor who teaches dance to a group of New York City high school students. With its inspiring message and dance performances, it's another film that fits well with the themes found in The Forbidden Dance.

An alluring tale of love and ambition set against the world of Latin ballroom dancing, Dance with Me showcases sizzling dance sequences that could captivate anyone who has a soft spot for The Forbidden Dance.

Released the same year as The Forbidden Dance and revolving around the same dance craze, Lambada is about a Beverly Hills school teacher by day who becomes the mysterious dancer 'Blade' by night. The movie is another tale that intertwines dance, romance, and cultural identity.