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as etiquette, discipline, interacting with the opposite sex and knowledge of other cultures. Two young Muslim boys, explaining that their religion prohibits them from participating in actually dancing, are more than happy to play DJ during the classroom exercises.
Director-producer-writer Marilyn Agrelo and producer-writer Amy Sewell make the most of the fact that there will not just be winners but losers in the competition. The fact that those winners and losers are kids, and that the joy of the ultimate champions will be tempered by the hot, bitter tears of the also-rans that the audience has come to know and care about only makes “Mad Hot Ballroom” that much more moving. In the end, handling victory graciously, and swallowing defeat with dignity, could be said to be the mpst important lesson learned by the juvenile subjects of this sweet and wise little film. This inspiring crowd-pleaser serves as a terrific tribute to arts education and the passionate, dedicated teachers who keep these kids literally on their toes.
The film is rated PG and contains some mild references to sex and violence. Run time is 105 minutes.
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