Mad Hot Ballroom
“Anyone can make it if they learn how to shake it.”
Synopsis
Eleven-year-old New York City public school kids journey into the world of ballroom dancing and reveal pieces of themselves and their world along the way. Told from their candid, sometimes humorous perspectives, these kids are transformed, from reluctant participants to determined competitors, from typical urban kids to "ladies and gentlemen," on their way to try to compete in the final citywide competition.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Mad Hot Ballroom
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-04-03
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Heather Berman
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Emma Therese Biegacki
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Eva Carrozza
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Evangelina Carrozzo
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Paul Daggett
Self
Graciela Daniele
Self - Final Competition Judge
Pierre Dulaine
Self - Organizer and MC of the Final Dance Competition
Leslie Freu
Self - Teacher PS 112
Tara Devon Gallagher
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Madeleine Hackney
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Charlotte Jorgensen
Self - Final Competition Judge
Rodney Lopez
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Victoria Malvagno
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Stacee Mandeville
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Terri Mintzer
Self - Teacher PS 144
Nell Mooney
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Michelle Officer
Self - Final Competition Judge
Daniel Ponickly
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Slamdance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 13, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 18, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
18.8x
+$8.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marilyn Agrelo
- Screenplay & Story
- Amy Sewell
- Original Score
- Steven Lutvak, Joseph Baker
- Original Title
- Mad Hot Ballroom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.4M
- Production Studios
- Nickelodeon Movies, Just One Productions, Paramount Classics
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marilyn Agrelo
Amy Sewell
Steven Lutvak, Joseph Baker
Claudia Raschke
Sabine Krayenbühl
Amy Sewell, Marilyn Agrelo
Department Leadership Roster
Marilyn Agrelo
Director
Amy Sewell
Screenplay
Sabine Krayenbühl
Editor
Amy Sewell
Producer
Claudia Raschke
Director of Photography
Steven Lutvak
Original Music Composer
Marilyn Agrelo
Producer
Joseph Baker
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mad Hot Ballroom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mad Hot Ballroom about?
Eleven-year-old New York City public school kids journey into the world of ballroom dancing and reveal pieces of themselves and their world along the way. Told from their candid, sometimes humorous perspectives, these kids are transformed, from reluctant participants to determined competitors, from typical urban kids to "ladies and gentlemen," on their way to try to compete in the final citywide competition.
Who directed Mad Hot Ballroom?
Mad Hot Ballroom was directed by Marilyn Agrelo.
Who stars in Mad Hot Ballroom?
The principal cast of Mad Hot Ballroom includes Heather Berman, Emma Therese Biegacki, Eva Carrozza, Evangelina Carrozzo, Paul Daggett.
When was Mad Hot Ballroom released and how long is it?
Mad Hot Ballroom was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mad Hot Ballroom?
Mad Hot Ballroom had a reported production budget of $500K and grossed $9.4M at the worldwide box office (18.8 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Mad Hot Ballroom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mad Hot Ballroom was composed by Steven Lutvak, Joseph Baker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mad Hot Ballroom?
Mad Hot Ballroom holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).