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This is a profile of several New York City's public school kids and their journey into the world of ballroom dancing. The eleven-year-olds go from reluctantly participating in ballroom dancing to prep...( read more 
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MCT:August 24, 2008
Extremely inspirational movie about how with the appropriate adult leadership, kids can become focused, hard-working, and dedicated. As mentioned in one of the movies, one of the schools is in an area where 97% of the families are in poverty. We don't need school vouchers which can potentially move money away from these schools but we need better school programs and better role models for these kids.
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MCT:April 16, 2008This film was great! Watching these inner city kids learn to ballroom dance is inspiring. Great documentary.
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MCT:February 4, 2008
Such a cute movie. Shows the talent of a few good teachers and the students of some NY schools. Great for anyone who loves both dance and children!
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MCT:January 10, 2008
Totally enjoyed this inspiring documentary that made me laugh and cheer and smile and wanna get up and dance - hopeful and joyous! Wonderful film.
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MCT:November 17, 2007i saw this movie at school before i went into ballroom danceing and i loved it now i am doing ballroom danceing in miieyy school and i love it so much we are going to put on a show Dec 5,2007 at PS.219 it is going to be amazing i want to get this movie and i might get to join the rainbow competition like the one in this movie o0o0o0o0o i hope i can get into the competition wish me good luck in class and show and ill update you guysz about the competition if i get in lubbersz this movie hope you really see it <33 =] =) ; ]
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MCT:August 22, 2007
Entrancing documentary about inner-city elementary school kids who are forced to take ballroom dancing as part of their curriculum. Although I initially checked out the film simply because it was shot on the Panasonic DVX100 camera (which I own), I soon fell under the spell of these personable pre-teens, who seem simultaneously repulsed by, and transfixed by, the opposite sex. An intriguing character study of our most awkward years.
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MCT:July 21, 2007
In the documentary style, it is nothing special frankly. However, the kids, their stories, the dancing make it fantastic. I'm a big, awkward, Irish guy and it made me want to dance. You cheeks will hurt from all of your smiling throughout the film.
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MCT:July 19, 2007
I LOOOOVED THIS MOVIE the kids were soo adorable and I WAS SOO PROUD OF them i was crying and rejoicing right along with them :)
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MCT:July 7, 2007
With such a title it is hard to believe that itis about enter-city elm. school kids. :) AWESOME Movie!!
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MCT:July 6, 2007
Not only is the subject matter of this documentary interesting but the filmmaker allows the kids to shine, as opposed to inserting herself in the film.
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MCT:June 12, 2007
Pretty much the only documentary I've ever seen. A joy to watch, I was literally jumping up and down at the end.
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MCT:May 2, 2007
oh my!! these kids ROCK!!
u guys should watch dis. its so inspiring to see these kids dance like a pro! n it makes me wanna enrol Sulis to one of those classes. she can do the merengue wit her mom!! woohooo!!
anyway, i was touched by those people who really go all out in makin some kids stay 'off d streets'. pay attention to the emotions of the kids. it got me teary-eyed a bit when dis team of kids lost the competition n didnt make it to the finals. plus, u'll join in the excitement and joy when another team of kids won the competition. well, they should win coz u got to check those moves, people!! Go INDIGO!!! -
MCT:May 1, 2007
This film is enjoyable on two levels - firstly, on a very shallow level, the kids are extremely cute and say many sweet and funny things. On a deeper level the film really appeals to the youth worker in me - because it starts to explore many of the issues these kids are facing in their daily lives - from both the kids' naive perspective and also the teacher's points of view. The film could go a little deeper and I also feel that it perhaps tries a little too hard to manipulate our emotions so that we get a 'feel good' factor by the end - but it's still worth a watch all the same.
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MCT:April 29, 2007
A great heart warming documentary that everyone should see...especially those that think negatively about inner city youth and that their futures are hopeless.
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MCT:April 10, 2007
In simple terms Mad Hot Ballroom follows three classes of kids from there after school ballroom lessons to the competition final. But Mad Hot Ballroom is more than that becasue it unintentionally reveals something more. The three schools reveal alot about childhood and about individuals. First there is the contrast between the three schools. The "pink" school is the least developed, and in a way represents the middle of the road with a friendly teacher both enthusiastic and slighly reluctant kids and two boys who can't dance because of their religion. The real contrast is between the "green" school and the "indigo" school. The kids from the green school are shown discussing boys/girls, playing in a fountain and dancing in front of the mirror. On the other hand the "indigo" school shows something deeper; the kids talk about drug dealers and parental responsiblity, divorce and broken families and when asked about boys the girls want a boy who takes his studies seriously, who knows what he wants in life, will make something of his life and who will respect them and everyone else they date. The contrast is best highlighted in the credits when two of the children are asked what they want to do when they grow up. The boy from the "green" school wants to be an architect because he knows he can build better buildings whereas the girls from the "indigo" school used to want to be a lawyer until she realised how lengthy the proceedure is before she will earn any money.
I feel it draws out some interesting themes about childhood, naivety and innocence. When the green team don't make it to the semis; they do what we as adults cannot do; they cry and say it isn't fair. We never doubt however that the indigo team will win because they have a sort of fierceness which lets you know they will suceed.
Another interesting story which came out was that of the two teachers both of whom are brought to tears at some stage in the film. The first becasue she wants to shelter her children from diappointment; first when she has to select thee couples who will enter the competition and secondly when her children cry because they lost. In complete contrast is the second teacher whose tears are almost frustrated, she has set her heart on winning so much. She on the other hand wants to push her kids as hard as she can, she wants them to make something of themselves.
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MCT:April 7, 2007
Really Good. The kids are really good and so cute. It's wonderful how this program changes these kids lives more schools should have a program like this one.
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MCT:March 17, 2007
An excellent look into the lives of kids who take a ballroom dancing course in school. Wonderfully funny comments come from the kids mouths during this film! This movie is sure to keep you entertained! A well done documentary, and I think its fantastic.
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MCT:February 19, 2007
Not the greatest documentary I have ever seen but it is a enjoyable film showing groups of kids from different schools learinging and competing in a dancing competition.
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MCT:December 29, 2006It's not actually a movie...just kinda like a documentary on kids that ballroom. But you're into that sorta thing. Then it's quite ok.
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MCT:September 25, 2006
Fantastic documentary about a ground breaking programme for kids in New York. Made me want to dance again!
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MCT:September 17, 2006
Adorable - nice to see innocence in 10 and 11 yr olds. Highly reccomend. Kids do say the darndest things!
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MCT:September 1, 2006
I loved this movie, a must see for fans of Spellbound, Hoop Dreams, Murderball etc. It is more than just about balroom dancing so if you aren't a fan don't be put off. The kids are so adorable and yet some of the stuff they say can be so sad and poignant. I would recommend this over Take The Lead (The hollywood re-interpretation) anyday of the week. It does lose its way a bit towards the end when the focus is just on one of the schools but overall i would definately recommend it. Real feel good, uplifting movie.
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