I first saw this movie in my Foreign Language class in the 7th grade and I hoped that I would never see this piece of trash as long as I lived.Unfortantly,I was forced to view it again in the 8th grade in the same class.I actually wanted to try to enjoy it for what it was but instead I hated it.This movie is so boring,that I can't stand the fact why students were actually forced to see this god-awful mess.The movie could've been a drama with the same plot and not a documentary.I hope the director is forced to see this movie with his eyelids open wide so he can't blink so even he knows that he never should've been involved in this piece of trash.If I could give this movie -10 stars,then I totally would.

As I was watching this wonderful film, I couldn't help thinking that it was the first, truly positive and inspiring documentary that I had seen in a very long time. The dedication and enthusiasm of the teachers was particularly wonderful. These are people who are completely invested in these children and it was a privilege to see them. Highly recommended film. It was also extremely encouraging to hear the evaluation of one of the principals who noted that, without the ballroom dancing program, one young man quite likely would've gone on to a life of crime but - instead - had demonstrated leadership qualities (and, I believe, went on to win the contest);another young lady, who had been having discipline problems, had become well-behaved and problem-free, largely because of this program.This is an inspiring film and well worth watching.

This movie was great! I grew up in Harlem, New York and I loved the programs the schools offer to children. I recommended this movie for the entire family to watch. This movie was very positive and as well as inspiring! If you have children that are not excelling in other areas this kind of program will help them. The teachers and dance instructor's were wonderful with these children. The children in the movie were excellent in expressing their views on school and personal issues. I have taken this movie to my job to show the residents there. Everyone enjoyed it so much, they watched it three times. This movie bought lots of good memories to the residents. The staff also enjoyed the movie and had great comments about it. Thank you so much for such a great movie!

I found this film uplifting.Disadvantaged kids work hard and win a prize.It is a predictable film.It is a documentary with real teachers and real fifth grade students from several public schools in New York City.Several people connected with this film obviously did a lot of things right.I appreciate the fact that the characters are real and not professional actors.Those who enjoyed this film would probably also like the made-for-TV movie Knights of the South Bronx, although it is a fictionalized account with professional actors based on a real person.