Mad Hot Ballroom.

Name: Mad Hot Ballroom
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2005-05-13
Duration: 105 min
Cast: Heather Berman, Emma Therese Biegacki, Eva Carrozza, Evangelina Carrozzo, Paul Daggett

Finding confidence, step by step.

New York City public-school students learn ballroom dancing and work toward a competition. Practice reveals their personalities, friendships and changing confidence.

85%Tomatometer117 critics · Rotten Tomatoes

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Why it’s a little special

An engaging portrait of children trying something unfamiliar together, with recognizable nerves and small breakthroughs.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Some mild language and children's discussions of everyday social issues. Competition brings disappointment as well as celebration.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Marilyn Agrelo
Starring: Heather Berman, Emma Therese Biegacki, Eva Carrozza, Evangelina Carrozzo, Paul Daggett
Written by: Amy Sewell
Produced by: Marilyn Agrelo, Amy Sewell
Release date: May 13, 2005
Runtime: 105 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Language: English