Film series: Mad Hot Ballroom
Event date:
Friday, July 22, 2011 - 8:00pm
Location:
Farthing Auditorium
Admission:
$10 Pre-film talk at 8pm; film starts at approximately 8:30pm.
Ballroom dancing goes from lame to cool for a group of New York City students in this insightful documentary, which follows a group of 11-year-olds as they learn to dance old-school styles, including the merengue, rumba, tango, foxtrot and swing. Candid interviews capture the kids' initial reluctance at learning ballroom dance and their transformation into serious competitors determined to win a citywide competition.
Rated PG; Directed by Marilyn Agrelo (2005); 105 minutes
Celebrating the Arts in Film
Prior to each of the films, resident film advisor and Festival Advisory Board member, John Pfeifer, will offer a fun and informative talk about each film. Concessions, including popcorn, beer and wine and cold beverages will be available for purchase at all film events.
Sponsor:
An Appalachian Summer Festival
Contact name:
Farthing Auditorium Box Office
Contact email:
boxoffice@appstate.edu
Contact telephone:
(800) 841-ARTS or (828) 262-4046
Map link:
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