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Teach Me to Dance (1979)

1979-12-15 · 29m · EN
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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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Anne WheelerDirectorMyrna KostashWriter

Top billed cast

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Nadia OstashewskiNadia OstashewskiLesiaChristine LilgeChristine LilgeSarahIvan HorskyIvan HorskyMr. EwasiukLilea WolanskyLilea WolanskyMrs. EwasiukJohn PichlykJohn PichlykPaulAce IrwinAce IrwinJimmyHeather Lea MacCallumHeather Lea MacCallumMiss JamiesonBill MielenBill MielenMr. Evans

Keywords

CanadaShort filmNfb

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · FamilyTheme affinityCanada · Short Film · NfbDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference260282

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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.

How long is Teach Me to Dance?

Teach Me to Dance has a runtime of 29 minutes.