Mad Hot Ballroom (2005)

05/13/2005 (US) • 1h 45m

Documentary, Family

Anyone can make it if they learn how to shake it.

Overview

Eleven-year-old New York City public school kids journey into the world of ballroom dancing and reveal pieces of themselves and their world along the way. Told from their candid, sometimes humorous perspectives, these kids are transformed, from reluctant participants to determined competitors, from typical urban kids to "ladies and gentlemen," on their way to try to compete in the final citywide competition.

Top Billed Cast

Graciela Daniele

Self - Final Competition Judge

Pierre Dulaine

Self - Organizer and MC of the Final Dance Competition

Leslie Freu

Self - Teacher PS 112


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$500,000.00

Revenue

$9,400,000.00

Keywords

new york city

competition

dance competition

ballroom dancing

woman director

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