15 Save the Last Dance Moments You Still Love 15 Years Later

Updated on 1/13/2016 at 4:00 PM

Can you believe it's been 15 years since Save the Last Dance hit theaters?! Back in 2001, Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas won over fans as Sara and Derek — and who could forget Kerry Washington as Chenille? Thanks to the awesome dance scenes, the sweet romance, and the thoughtful issues at the heart of the story, the movie was, well, slammin'. For a fun blast from the past, take a look back at some of the GIF-worthy moments you still love from Save the Last Dance.

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15 Save the Last Dance Moments You Still Love 15 Years Later

When Sara Can't Take Herself Seriously

When She Shows Derek What She Can Do

When Chenille Makes the Most GIF-Worthy Face

When Nikki Drops the Brady Bunch Line . . .

So Sara Speaks Up . . .

And Chenille Makes This Perfect Move

When Sara Makes Her Way to the Dance Floor

When Chenille Throws Down . . .

. . . and When She Shows Off Her Moves

When Sara and Derek Wave at the Rude Lady Who Stares

When They Kiss

When Sara Stands Up For Herself

When She Absolutely Nails Her Juilliard Audition . . .

. . . and She Totally Knows It

And, of Course, When They Do This Iconic Move

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