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It's not exactly Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, but this 1998 entry, starring Vanessa Williams and newcomer Chayanne offers its own terpsichorean pleasures. The story centers on Rafael Infante (Chayanne), a Cuban émigré to Texas, where he takes a menial job at a local dance studio run by John Burnett (Kris Kristofferson). There, he falls for Ruby Sinclair (Vanessa Williams), a one-time ballroom championship contender looking for the opportunity to compete for the title once more. The romance seems a foregone conclusion but has some snap thanks to a crisp performance by Williams and a sunny (if limited) one by Chayanne, a singing star in Puerto Rico. Best of all is the dancing itself. In terms of both energy, exuberance, and style, this film's dance sequences rank with the best of the decade's limited celebration of the kinetic art, such as Strictly Ballroom and Shall We Dance. Though the movie's central plot secret seems obvious from the first downbeat, the film takes off every time the dance music kicks in. --Marshall Fine
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A real feel good film,
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This review is from: Dance With Me (VHS Tape)
A glimpse of beautiful, stylish dance entertainment and a capture of smooth passionate heat. Vanessa L. Williams and Chayanne worked well together. A great feel good movie.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A surprise delight,
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This review is from: Dance with Me (Full Screen) (DVD)
I'd never heard of this one until I saw the reviews here (and possibly also saw a preview on something else I'd bought), and thought I'd give it a shot. And what a treat! I grew up in N.Y.C. back in the 50's, before Afro-Cuban became "mainstream", and loved it even as a kid.The music and dancing are delightful, and the characterizations are great, especially the "family" at the dance studio. Plus, of course, Vanessa Williams isn't exactly hard on the eyes <grin>. By all means give it a try -- if you're skeptical, rent a copy first if you can find it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
try this one sitting down,
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This review is from: Dance with Me (Full Screen) (DVD)
boy, did the miss america pageant get it wrong...vanessa williams is gorgeous... a major triple threat, and this movie is the proof. predictable plot, but that is completely overshadowed by the spectacular music and dancing. good, clean GETUPANDDANCE fun. a real winner, a real upper.
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