Teach Me to Dance
Synopsis
In this drama, Lesia convinces her English-Canadian friend Sarah to perform a Ukrainian dance with her as part of their school's Christmas pageant. Sarah's father, angry at the growing number of Ukrainian settlers, won't allow his daughter to participate. Despite the prejudices of their parents, the girls' friendship remains strong, and they meet in Sarah's barn to celebrate Christmas Day together. Part of the Adventures in History series.
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Type: Featurette • Published 2014-10-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Montreal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 15, 2014
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne Wheeler
- Screenplay & Story
- Myrna Kostash
- Original Score
- Mo Marshall
- Original Title
- Teach Me to Dance
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne Wheeler
Myrna Kostash
Mo Marshall
Savas Kalogeras
Ion Webster
Department Leadership Roster
Savas Kalogeras
Director of Photography
Ion Webster
Editor
Anne Wheeler
Director
Myrna Kostash
Writer
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What is Teach Me to Dance about?
In this drama, Lesia convinces her English-Canadian friend Sarah to perform a Ukrainian dance with her as part of their school's Christmas pageant. Sarah's father, angry at the growing number of Ukrainian settlers, won't allow his daughter to participate. Despite the prejudices of their parents, the girls' friendship remains strong, and they meet in Sarah's barn to celebrate Christmas Day together. Part of the Adventures in History series.
Who directed Teach Me to Dance?
Teach Me to Dance was directed by Anne Wheeler.
Who stars in Teach Me to Dance?
The principal cast of Teach Me to Dance includes Nadia Ostashewski, Christine Lilge, Ivan Horsky, Lilea Wolansky, John Pichlyk.
When was Teach Me to Dance released and how long is it?
Teach Me to Dance was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Teach Me to Dance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Teach Me to Dance was composed by Mo Marshall.