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

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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When Sara Can't Take Herself Seriously
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When Sara Can't Take Herself Seriously

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When She Shows Derek What She Can Do
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When She Shows Derek What She Can Do

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When Chenille Makes the Most GIF-Worthy Face
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When Chenille Makes the Most GIF-Worthy Face

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When Nikki Drops the Brady Bunch Line . . .
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When Nikki Drops the Brady Bunch Line . . .

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So Sara Speaks Up . . .
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So Sara Speaks Up . . .

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And Chenille Makes This Perfect Move
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And Chenille Makes This Perfect Move

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When Chenille Throws Down . . .
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When Chenille Throws Down . . .

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. . . and When She Shows Off Her Moves
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. . . and When She Shows Off Her Moves

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When Sara and Derek Wave at the Rude Lady Who Stares
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When Sara and Derek Wave at the Rude Lady Who Stares

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When They Kiss
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When They Kiss

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When Sara Stands Up For Herself
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When Sara Stands Up For Herself

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When She Absolutely Nails Her Juilliard Audition . . .
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When She Absolutely Nails Her Juilliard Audition . . .

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And, of Course, When They Do This Iconic Move
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And, of Course, When They Do This Iconic Move