1. Singin' in the Rain (1952): This classic musical stars Gene Kelly as a silent film star who must adapt to "talkies." It features iconic tap dancing scenes, including the title number and "Good Morning."
2. Shall We Dance (1937): Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers star in this classic romantic comedy about a dancer and a woman from high society. The film features several memorable tap dancing sequences, including the "I Won't Dance" number.
3. White Nights (1985): Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines star in this drama about a Russian ballet dancer who defects to the United States. The film features complex tap dancing routines choreographed by Hines.
4. Tap (1989): Sammy Davis Jr. and Gregory Hines star in this musical about three generations of tap dancers. The film features impressive tap dancing performances and explores the history of tap dancing.
5. Happy Feet (2006): This animated film follows the journey of a young penguin who loves to tap dance instead of sing. The film features upbeat tap dancing scenes and original music.
6. Stomp the Yard (2007): This drama set in the world of African-American fraternities at historically Black colleges and universities includes impressive tap dancing performances as part of step routines.
7. The Artist (2011): This black-and-white silent film set in the 1920s features tap dancing routines by Jean Dujardin, who plays a silent film star struggling to adjust to the rise of "talkies."
8. La La Land (2016): This musical romantic comedy set in Los Angeles features scenes with Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone tap dancing together on an outdoor patio and a Griffith Observatory vista.
9. Billy Elliot (2000): This British drama is about a young boy in a tough mining town who discovers his passion for ballet and tap dancing.
10. The Boy Friend (1971): This musical based on a stage play revolves around a girl named Polly Brown who joins a French theater troupe and her experiences therein.