Mad Hot Ballroom
"Anyone can make it if they learn how to shake it."
Originally released in 2005. Mad Hot Ballroom is a documentary/family film. directed by Marilyn Agrelo.
Starring Heather Berman, Emma Therese Biegacki, and Eva Carrozza
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 13, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (32 votes)
Budget
$500K
Production budget
Box Office
$9.4M
18.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $500,000
- Revenue
- $9,400,000
Production Companies
- Nickelodeon Movies
- Just One Productions
- Paramount Classics
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mad Hot Ballroom about?
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...
Who directed Mad Hot Ballroom?
Mad Hot Ballroom was directed by Marilyn Agrelo.
How long is Mad Hot Ballroom?
Mad Hot Ballroom has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Mad Hot Ballroom released?
Mad Hot Ballroom was released on May 13, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mad Hot Ballroom?
The main cast of Mad Hot Ballroom includes Heather Berman, Emma Therese Biegacki, Eva Carrozza, Evangelina Carrozzo, Paul Daggett.