Beth Grant, Chayanne, Jane Krakowski

It's not exactly Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, but this 1998 entry, starring Vanessa Williams and newcomer Chayanne offers its own terpsichorean pleasures. The story centers on Rafael Infante (Chaya...( read more  read more... )nne), a Cuban émigré to Texas, where he takes a menial job at a local dance studio run by John Burnett (Kris Kristofferson). There, he falls for Ruby Sinclair (Vanessa Williams), a one-time ballroom championship contender looking for the opportunity to compete for the title once more. The romance seems a foregone conclusion but has some snap thanks to a crisp performance by Williams and a sunny (if limited) one by Chayanne, a singing star in Puerto Rico. Best of all is the dancing itself. In terms of both energy, exuberance, and style, this film's dance sequences rank with the best of the decade's limited celebration of the kinetic art, such as Strictly Ballroom and Shall We Dance. Though the movie's central plot secret seems obvious from the first downbeat, the film takes off every time the dance music kicks in. --Marshall Fine

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PG, 127 min.

Directed by: Randa Haines

Release Date: August 21, 1998

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DVD Release Date: January 12, 1999

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  • November 7, 2007
    omg that bathroom scene was what my fantasies are made of, lol...except for the stopping, lmao
  • November 14, 2006
    I love anything with dancing in it. :)
  • November 3, 2009
    very nice.i ve been searching for this.
  • October 20, 2009
    Love the style of life as long as we don't have to beleive in the devil would dress with a blue dress on , well I'll never ask her to take it off for you either thieving bitch .
  • October 14, 2009
    it looks like interesting movie,.i really wanted to watch,.
  • September 27, 2009
    wow unmn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch....its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie....i think that vanessa l williams, kris kristofferson, joan plowright, beth grant, chayanne, jane krakowski play good roles/pa...( read more)rts throughout this movie....i think that the director of this musical/perfroming arts/drama movie had done a good job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect thorughout this movie...i think that this is a really powerful drama movie 2 watch its got a good cast throughout this movie n its a really powerful drama movie 2 watch
  • September 23, 2009
    Havent seen this in ages now....
  • September 18, 2009
    Love love love it!!! One of the best dance films!
  • September 15, 2009
    AHHHHHHHHHHH!! MY EYEEEEEEEEEESS!! CHAYAAAAANNEEE!!

    27/100
  • September 3, 2009
    ay que chulo esta este hombre! ^_^ y pues ami me encanta mucho verlo bailar ^_^

Critic Reviews


December 31, 2003
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

What is it about dance, that most joyous of arts, that inspires so many bad movies? full review

April 12, 2002
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Although the movie bubbles occasionally, it never boils. full review

January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The movie sees Ruby, the Williams character, clearly and with surprising truthfulness; she has a depth associated with more serious movies. full review

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  • gloriabrandenberger
    January 27, 2009
    Several times i already wrote i dont saw many movies, but this maybe, i saw more than 20 times, coz i love dance. Really wonderful, i love it, why? coz Music really is my life. i hear more music, than go movies, or saw movies in my house, but i also think must do it, is wonderful some nice movies, But this was for me Amazing. Dance is like be in one place without name, i mean when i dance i be so Happy. : ) happy face with my Heart Smilling. (Someone hear in this site also like this movie? ) i will see the reply one day, i will come back as soon as i can. Have wonderful week. filled with blessings.*** <>

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