Common Sense Media Review
By Barbara Shulgasser-Parker
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Teens compete in engaging dance movie; some profanity.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
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Dance Camp
What's the Story?
DANCE CAMP begins as Hunter (Nadji Jeter) and his underage friends throw a party where alcohol is served. A judge sentences him to community service -- work of his dance teacher mother's choosing. She sends him to work at a friend's summer dance camp where Hunter's self-suppressed talent as a dancer is unleashed. He joins a team in the annual dance competition and makes it to the finals, learning loyalty, dedication, and focus in the process. He even finds a little romance.
Is It Any Good?
Terrific performances and a solid comic script make a largely formulaic scenario fun to watch. Nadji Jeter, a talented dancer, is charismatic and self-possessed as the streetwise kid stuck in the woods at summer camp. Philip Labes is a standout, bringing a sweetness and precise comic timing to his portrayal of Hunter's sidekick, Jeb. Teens will enjoy the gentle romance and the impressive dance scenes, and parents will appreciate the positive messages about working hard to achieve a goal.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about dance movies. Why are they so popular? Which one is your favorite, and why?
What do you think "don't judge a book by its cover" means? Why do you think it's important to give people a chance?
This movie is a YouTube Red production. Why do you think YouTube is producing its own movies? What are the benefits of doing so?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : February 10, 2016
- Cast : Nadji Jeter , Meg D'Angelis , Philip Labes , Jake Paul
- Director : Bert and Bertie
- Inclusion Information : Black Movie Actor(s)
- Studios : YouTubeRed , 20th Century Fox
- Genre : Comedy
- Run time : 83 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : language, some suggestive references, and brief teen partying
- Last updated : January 13, 2022
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