Teach Me to Dance
7.0
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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Cast
17 people
Anne Wheeler Director · Myrna Kostash Writer Savas Kalogeras Cinematographer
United States release October 15, 2014 · Produced in Canada · Languages English, Ukrainian
Production
ONF | NFB
Production
Canada
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · Ukrainian
Release dates
Canada · September 2, 1978
Premiere · Montreal World Film Festival
Canada · December 15, 1979
Limited theatrical · Christmas Flicks for Kids '79
United States · October 15, 2014
Digital
Canada
December 17, 1978 · TV · "Adventures in History"
Italy
August 18, 1979 · Premiere · Giffoni Film Festival
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