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Cast
Heather Berman
as Self
Emma Therese Biegacki
as Self
Eva Carrozza
as Self
Evangelina Carrozzo
as Self
Paul Daggett
as Self
Graciela Daniele
as Self - Final Competition Judge
Pierre Dulaine
as Self - Organizer and MC of the Final Dance Competition
Leslie Freu
as Self - Teacher PS 112
Tara Devon Gallagher
as Self
Madeleine Hackney
as Self
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2005
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresDocumentary, Family
Votes34
DirectorMarilyn Agrelo
WritersAmy Sewell
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMad Hot Ballroom
About Mad Hot Ballroom
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.
Directed by Marilyn Agrelo, Mad Hot Ballroom leans on a strong ensemble — Heather Berman, Emma Therese Biegacki, Eva Carrozza — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2005.
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