 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
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Dance With Me
- Review Date: May 2, 2003
- PG
- Genre: Drama
- 1998
Common Sense Media says
Upbeat dance-romance is fine for tweens and up.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this movie contains discussions of out-of-wedlock children (a key part of the movie involves John's learning for the first time that he is Rafael's father and Ruby was deserted by her dancing partner when she became pregnant with his child) and some mild profanity. The movie provides a good opportunity to discuss the importance of dreaming -- and of working hard to achieve your dreams.
What's the story?
Former Miss America Vanessa Williams and Latin Superstar Cheyanne star in DANCE WITH ME, the story of a Cuban man who comes to Texas in search of his father and brings a new spirit to the people who work at a run-down dance studio. Cheyanne plays Rafael, who leaves Puerto Rico after his mother's death to take a handyman job in the dance studio owned by John (Kris Kristofferson). Williams plays Ruby, a dance teacher determined to win the international championship. Rafael's sweet nature endears him to everyone, even Ruby, a single mother whose past has left her reluctant to trust anyone.
Is it any good?
Children may not notice the plot's creakiness, and all audiences will be beguiled by the Latin dancing and the joy it brings to the dancers.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the importance of dreaming -- and of working hard to achieve your dreams.
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| Topics: | arts and dance |
| Studio: | Columbia Tristar |
| Director: | Randa Haines |
| Cast: | Chayanne, Jane Krakowski, Vanessa Williams |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Run time: | 126 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | August 21, 1998 |
| DVD release date: | January 12, 1999 |
| MPAA rating: | PG |
| MPAA explanation: | mild language and sensuality |
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