He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'
- Family
- Documentary
Overview
Why do over 1,000 New York City schoolchildren audition for a modern dance program that requires them to sacrifice free time and involvement in sports and music? For a chance to study with the charismatic Jacques d'Amboise at the National Dance Institute. His philosophy--that creativity exists within everyone and that trying one's best ensures success--forms the foundation of a unique dance program. This documentary chronicles one school-year-long program including initial auditions, rehearsals, and the creation of an exclusive "SWAT" team, and culminates in an amazing, year-end performance at New York's Felt Forum. D'Amboise's enthusiasm is infectious--children, parents, teachers, professional dancers and musicians, and even local law enforcement officers find themselves involved in his productions. This Academy Award-winning documentary details the inspiring story of how one talented dancer's vision flourished into a coveted New York City dance program.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 1, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Director
- Emile Ardolino
- Producer
- Scott Rudin
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- IMDb
- tt0085655