Dance in Film · 2005

Mad Hot Ballroom (2005)

Documentary following New York City public school kids as they learn and compete in ballroom dancing.

Mad Hot Ballroom is a 2005 dance documentary centred on International Standard, International Latin. For dancers, it's a chance to see these styles performed on screen — the phrasing, partnering, and musicality that the same dances carry onto a real floor.

Where to watch: Streaming (various)