There was a recent ReactConf talk that included something like this. Check out the examples referencing 'magic move'. There is a YT video of the talk where thi

There was a recent ReactConf talk that included something like this. Check out the examples referencing 'magic move'. There is a YT video of the talk where this is shown but you can install the examples locally to see them yourself. https://github.com/ryanflorence/reactconf-2015-HYPE https://github.com/ryanflorence/reactconf-2015-HYPE I think does what you describe. If you want to see something cool check out the '06-itunes-style-interface' example. Implements the drop down that iTunes uses for albums or how Google Image Search has an inline drop down when you click a result. The item being left closes gracefully when you switch to another item at the same time the new item is opening.