Take the Lead: movie review - inspiring true story
June 6th 2006 03:41
It does a lot better than the Hiphop dance films, Honey and You Got Served in my opinion in relation to dance and the dance culture and the storyline is much better - well it is based on real incidents in protagonist Pierre Dulaine's life (www.pierredulaine.com). Pierre set up an outreach program called "Dancing Classrooms" on behalf of the American Ballroom Theater in public schools of NYC and since inception has grown to reach 12,000 children in 114 schools.
His story is incredibly inspiring to myself, as a dancer who dreams to educate and spread the love for the Hiphop culture and dance culture, especially amongst the youth. I have seen the positive influence that dance and Hiphop has on all kinds of teens and children, regardless of their socio-economic backgrounds, race or religion; they are both unifying cultures that teach hard work, discipline and teamwork amongst other things and are the ideal ways to reach out to the younger (and my) generation.
For adults I think dancing is extremely beneficial to their health, social and possibly marital aspects of their lives - you are NEVER too old to start and it's more exciting than a treadmill.
For those who haven't seen the movie, here is the trailer for "Take the Lead":
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Comment by Myuzikal Flare
can u add me on msn plz, would like to chat;
geofflim@hotmail.com
Comment by Trina
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Comment by Melinda
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I saw the film Saturday night with a girlfriend and we both LOVED IT!!!!!
I'm a dancer too and I could appreciate every move behind the film to make it look effortless.
Unfortuantely, not a big fan of hip-hop but still thought it was fantastic!!! The final dance sequences were AMAZING!!! Heaps better than Honey (though I do love "I Believe)
Comment by Trina
Hiphop
Confessions of a Serial Dancer
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What kind of dance do you do?
Well the film didn't really show any HIphop except in the club scenes, this was all balroom/latin dancing.
I agree with it being heaps better than Honey, there was a storyline in this one... and the dancing was awesome (probably more impressed with it since I haven't tried it wheras the other stuff in Honey is easy peasy for me).
Thanks for dropping by. Pz.
Comment by Melinda
Travel France
Jazz and tap dancing.
Had to stop this year cause of uni.
Loved it though. Great way to relax and express yourself!!
See you
Comment by Trina
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Catch ya!