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Dance With Me (PG, 1998)

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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.

Violence & scariness: Not applicable.
Sexy stuff: Not applicable.
Language: Mild.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Some social drinking.
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Families can talk about the importance of dreaming -- and of working hard to achieve your dreams.

What's the story?

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?

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.

Movie themes & details

Movie Details
Studio: Columbia Tristar
Director: Randa Haines
Cast: Chayanne, Jane Krakowski, Vanessa Williams
Genre: Drama
Run time: 126 minutes
Theatrical release: August 21, 1998
DVD release: January 12, 1999
MPAA Rating: PG
MPAA explanation: mild language and sensuality
This review was written by Nell Minow
 
 

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