Mad Hot Ballroom (2005)

  • PG
  • 01/21/2005 (US)
  • Documentary, Family
  • 1h 45m

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.

Marilyn Agrelo

Director

Amy Sewell

Screenplay

Cast

Heather Berman's headshot

Heather Berman

Self
Emma Therese Biegacki's headshot

Emma Therese Biegacki

Self
Eva Carrozza's headshot

Eva Carrozza

Self
Evangelina Carrozzo's headshot

Evangelina Carrozzo

Self
Paul Daggett's headshot

Paul Daggett

Self
Graciela Daniele's headshot

Graciela Daniele

Self - Final Competition Judge
Pierre Dulaine's headshot

Pierre Dulaine

Self - Organizer and MC of the Final Dance Competition
Leslie Freu's headshot

Leslie Freu

Self - Teacher PS 112

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