Eleven-year-old students from three New York City schools participate in a 10-week ballroom dance program culminating in a citywide competition.
“Anyone can make it if they learn how to shake it.”
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Eleven-year-old students from three New York City schools participate in a 10-week ballroom dance program culminating in a citywide competition.
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Synopsis
Eleven-year-olds at three New York City public schools participate in a ballroom dance program organized by Dancing Classrooms. Over ten weeks, students learn various dance styles, including tango and foxtrot, as they prepare for the citywide finals of the 2005 competition. Through classes, they share their thoughts on life and grow in confidence. The documentary follows their progress and experiences as they aim for the title of best dancers in the city.
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Why Watch
- Watch 11-year-olds from NYC learn ballroom dance.
- See the final competition between three schools.
- Meet the enthusiastic teachers guiding the students.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival.
- Mad Hot Ballroom earned over $8.1 million by February 2012.
- It was the second highest grossing documentary in 2005 after March of the Penguins.
- The film received the Best Documentary award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 2005.
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Who directed the documentary Mad Hot Ballroom?
Mad Hot Ballroom was directed and co-produced by Marilyn Agrelo.
What styles of dance are featured in Mad Hot Ballroom?
The film features several styles of dance, including tango, foxtrot, swing, rumba, and merengue.
What was the box office gross of Mad Hot Ballroom as of February 2012?
As of February 7, 2012, Mad Hot Ballroom had earned over $8.1 million.
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